Is your kitchen outdated, embarrassing or just plain ugly? If the prettiest thing in your kitchen is the view out your window, it is time for a change.
You can easily spend thousands of dollars on a kitchen reno but while you are waiting to win the lottery, here are simple, budget friendly tricks you can use to update your look:
One of the most effective ways to give your kitchen a face lift is with paint. Paint transforms the look of outdated cabinets and there are hundreds of stylish colours to choose from. ThisOldHouse has a great step-by-step guide for the first time painter.
If painting your cupboards seems like too much of a commitment, add a splash of colour by painting the walls instead. Nantucket Gray and Springfield Tan by Benjamin Moore are beautiful choices and sticking with neutrals allows you to use accessories for a pop of colour.
Switching up the hardware on your cabinets can dramatically change the look and feel of your kitchen in just minutes. Whether you like modern or traditional, there's hardware for every taste and budget.
Display fun accessories in your kitchen to liven up the look. These small appliances by Kitchenaid are, in a word, fabulous and will add some sizzle to your countertop.
Add some interest to your walls by hanging some artwork, or make your walls work for you by setting up a functional family information centre like this one from The Pottery Barn.
Fabric is another great way to bring a room to life. Whether your budget will allow you to replace your window treatments or just your tea towels, use them to bring colour and personality into your space.
Finally, one of the easiest ways to change the look of your kitchen is to declutter. It's amazing how new a space can feel when it is well organized. Best of all? It's free!
We spend a lot of our time in our kitchens preparing meals, supervising homework and pouring wine. So if yours is past its expiry date, get out there and cook up a new fresh look for your kitchen on the cheap.
Check out our Dream Kitchen section full of tips, tricks and advice to turn your kitchen from drab to fab—whether you want to transform it from top to bottom or simply update it and get organized.
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