Give your kitchen a makeover with our simple, easy, and budget-friendly kitchen decorating ideas!

Designed By: Craig Veenker

Once in a while, your kitchen needs some improvement. As time goes on, you might discover you need more functionality, a better way to stay organized or some features of your kitchen just need updating. This article will show you 7 tips to make your kitchen better, whether your kitchen is for family or commercial use.

Freshen Up Your Cabinets

However, here are a few simple, affordable ideas to do to your cabinets. One idea is to paint your doors or the entire cabinets a totally different color. Another idea is to replace the pulls and knobs on the doors. One last option is to simply take the doors off and have and open shelf look.

Get Organized – Or Reorganized

A kitchen can easily become a haven for clutter. Some storage areas become catch-all’s for unnecessary stuff. You can start by first thinking about what you actually need. Then try to gain some space back by getting rid of clutter. If that is not enough, find some storage choices that will help you get organized.

“Light” Your Way to a Better Kitchen

It may be time to say goodbye to the old lighting scheme. More and more people are switching to LED lighting. It costs more upfront, but in the long run, it will pay for itself. If you can’t afford to modify your wiring, consider an LED fixture. The cord is already installed. All you need to do is hang it with the included chains, and plug it in.

Shut the Valve On Your Old Faucet

Replacing your kitchen faucet can make a huge improvement. It will give your kitchen a new look, and the water bill savings are sure to manifest themselves in due time. Many people okay with the DIY option for replacing the faucet. However, if you’re not comfortable, it’s also okay to get help.

Unique Countertop Improvements

If your countertops are worn, you could replace them – if your budget allows it. But some have found a way to conceal the small, but obvious damaged spots. For laminate tops, you can get a touch up kit from a countertop manufacturer. Or you could just hide it. Microwave ovens could work well here if your top has the room.

Use An Area Rug For Accent

You could take a long, narrow runner and place it by an opening to another room, on the kitchen floor. If you have your dining table in the kitchen, place the table, chairs and all, over an area rug that will accommodate the arrangement.Be careful when choosing. You’ll want to avoid these mistakes when choosing a rug.

Install a Backsplash

Consider subway tile as a replacement. It’s inexpensive and looks great.This is a very common DIY project. Those who have attempted it have been pleased with the improvement to the kitchen, sand gratified by the experience.

Summary

We hope you found this article helpful and were able to find a good idea to make your kitchen better.