What if you just learned that you can get your kitchen to look like those pictures on Pinterest without having to empty your pockets? Well, that’s right, and we’re here to tell you exactly how to do it.
Even if you are not the typical DIY-er, you won’t need to invest too much time and effort into these upgrades, and the result will still be gorgeous. You can do them in your weekend, and you will get a double benefit – your home will look great and you will feel satisfied by having created something with your own hands.
If you can’t wait to start already, here is what you need to know for a simple but stylish kitchen makeover.
How to Upgrade Your Kitchen Without Remodeling
There are actually numerous ways to enhance the look of your kitchen. Here we’ve gathered those of them that will instantly make the room gleam, without taking too much time.
Declutter
The first step of an easy-to-do but magnificent makeover is to declutter the space. Get rid of anything you clearly don’t need and bring some order into the room.
You could look up what the best ways to organize your kitchen are, and apply the tips and tricks to instantly lighten the space up. You may add some hanging storage or additional cabinets to keep it neat.
After that you could continue with these easy upgrades that will bring style to your kitchen.
Play with Lighting
Lighting could have many functions in a room. In fact, it could function as something useful that lets you see what you are doing, but it could actually be used for decoration too.
The magic of lighting is that it sets a mood and create an atmosphere. Each time you have guests around you could use lighting to create an atmosphere of intimacy to enhance the experience.
An easy upgrade would be to add pendants over the dining tables or oven the kitchen island if you have one.
LED lights are also extremely useful when doing a makeover. You can put them under shelves and cabinets to give the room a more modern look.
Add a pop of color
After you’re done tidying up and putting up some new cabinets, you could enhance you’re kitchen’s outlook by adding a pop of bright color to the otherwise neutral color palette of your kitchen. You could do that by painting the doors of cabinets and adding accessories in that color.
Painting is something that won’t take you a lot of effort, but it will bring you satisfaction and will instantly make the place glow up. Pick a color that brings you a pleasant mood and suits your taste, and don’t be afraid to use bold statement nuances as long as you are not overdoing it.
Add a Backsplash with a Pattern
Adding a backsplash to your kitchen could instantly elevate its look and bring some life to it. Choose a chic pattern such as some contemporary geometric motives, or a vintage pattern if you want to achieve a more classic look and if it suits the overall interior design of the room.
If you want to take it a step further, you could even apply ceramic tile, which allows for a variety of patterns. In order to keep it moderate and simple you could only use the tile or backsplash in certain areas as a stylish accent.
Pay attention to accessories
All the accessories in the kitchen, such as seat cushions, curtains, dishes, table cloths and so on, should go together well. Try to match colors and styles so that you avoid chaos.
The good news is that you can change accessories as many times as you like, if you are a persons who likes change. You have a vast variety of options, but it’s advisable that you always match the accessories according to style and color.
Bring in Some Stylish Appliances
Sometimes the smallest things could make the biggest difference. You may have not though about it, but your appliances actually play a vast role in the overall look of the room.
You will be surprised at the difference a change of appliances can make. Pick ones that look neat and match your overall style, or choose ones that stand out as accents due to their bright color for example.
You can find some models that truly look unique and add a touch of personality to the kitchen.
Add Some Glass Jars
Another small thing you can do to give your kitchen that magazine look is to use glass jars to store spices and foods such as rice and pasta. It will look even cozier and it will be a lot more convenient if you label the jars in pretty lettering.
My name is Scarlett Mitchell and i am an author and editor in the home topic website – FemCasa.com.
I’m just an enthusiast who wants to share her visions, ideas and advices, when it comes to decorating every part of your home until it becomes the perfect relaxing place for you and your family.