Home projects don’t need to be time-consuming or complicated to be impactful. You can give your kitchen a whole new look by taking on some easy upgrades.
Here are 10 small but impactful kitchen projects you can complete for $500 or less on average.
—Updating your backsplash is an easy way to give your kitchen a fresh new look, whether you’re hiring a contractor to add new subway tile or you’re a DIYer and considering adding tiles yourself, including ones that just stick on. This is an inexpensive way to give a fresh look.
—Consider upgrading your faucets and cabinet hardware. These are small changes that can add up to make a big difference. Changing out kitchen cabinet hardware is an easy DIY project that adds a great finishing touch if you’ve painted your cabinets. Replacing kitchen faucets is a little more complicated, so if you’re not comfortable with the task, call a plumber.
—Soft-close drawers can really increase the luxury feel of your kitchen. You can hire a pro to put in new drawers, or you can choose to retrofit your existing drawers to get that nice, smooth close.
—A little lighting can go a long way. Think about installing under-cabinet lighting to give your kitchen an elevated look.
—Consider painting your cabinets. Replacing your cabinets can be really expensive and a drawn-out process, but a fresh coat of paint can leave your kitchen looking totally different.
—Are you working with a collection of mismatched towels and old pot holders? Swapping out the linens is one of the quickest and easiest ways to refresh your kitchen. Add new curtains, towels, pot holders and placemats to brighten up the room. It’s a great time to coordinate all the elements. A new window treatment can also do a lot to improve the space.
—A hanging pot rack makes great use of space that otherwise goes unused in your kitchen. It also adds a polished, professional-kitchen aesthetic and frees up a lot of storage space.
—If you want to lighten up a space both literally and figuratively, a chandelier is a relatively easy dramatic centerpiece to add to your kitchen. Placing it over a cart or your kitchen island bumps up the luxurious feeling.
—A colorful or bold rug can really liven up a space. Add a nonslip rug by the kitchen sink. If you add a runner down the center of a narrow kitchen, it creates the feeling of a larger area.
—Alternate storage options can also improve your kitchen. Open-faced shelving creates a fresh, modern feel. A kitchen cart makes an excellent space for small appliances and cookware.
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