Little touches often make the difference in home kitchen designs, a commentator has claimed.Steven Shaw of Kitchen Bath Design News noted that as economic conditions begin to pick up, consumers are continuing to show a degree of caution with their purchases.Yet after a long, hard few years, they also long to spruce up their living spaces, he said.And those little touches are just the way to update the kitchen without breaking the bank.Indeed, Mr Shaw claimed that decorative and functional hardware can be highly important in helping to finish off a design. Such simple, small additions could also include upgrading kitchen sinks and taps.Elsewhere, it was observed that many homeowners are now seeking to combine traditional and contemporary design aspects in their rooms.Earlier this week, meanwhile, Ronnie Whelan, editor of Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom magazine, noted that homeowners are increasingly looking to install kitchens that have the wow factor.