1. FRESH PAINT

 

A bright white kitchen, with freshly repainted cabinets

 Painting cabinets a bright white is an easy way to refresh a kitchen. This bright color will make any kitchen look bigger.

The easiest way to make a dramatic transformation? Pop open a can of paint! Whether it’s walls or cabinets, there’s nothing that a fresh coat of paint can’t fix. It’s also one of the least expensive kitchen fixes. All it takes it the cost of paint and supplies, plus some elbow grease! T

 

ry painting the walls in your kitchen a bright color that will energize you. Studies have shown that blue or green paint can actually make you feel more productive and happy!

 

This is also a great opportunity to try out the two-tone cabinet trend. Try painting your upper cabinets a light bright color with the lower cabinets a bold jewel-tone to instantly elevate the look of your kitchen.

 

2. EASY-INSTALL BACKSPLASH

 

A kitchen stovetop with a blue tile backsplash

Stick on tiles are easy to install and instantly change the look of any kitchen. You can even try installing a patch in one area, such as behind the stove.

 

Think installing a tile backsplash is no task for a DIY-er? Think again. There’s no need to bust out the grout and trowel to create a new look. Most large home improvement stores offer peel and stick tiles to create the same look as fully-installed tiles without the cost or the hassle. They’re easy enough for even an inexperienced DIY-er to put up.

 

Stick-on tiles enable anyone to “test out” the look of a backsplash without fully committing. Plus, many varieties of stick-on tile are easy to remove. You can switch it up to your liking! Try out classic subway tiles, or unique hues that speak to your personality.

 

3. A NEW FAUCET

 

Easily refresh your kitchen with an easy to install VIGO kitchen faucetThe VIGO Gramercy Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet in Matte Black is a modern fixture that's easy to install.

 

A new kitchen faucet can feel like part of a major reno—but switching up a faucet is easier than it looks! Kitchen faucets are among the easiest fixtures to replace in your home. Even renters can benefit from changing their faucet. A modern high-arc kitchen faucet like those offered by VIGO can instantly modernize even the most outdated kitchen.

 

VIGO’s line of innovative kitchen faucets are all water efficient—certified by CALGreen to reduce the use of water by 20% or more. That means they can also reduce your water bill over time!

 

4. UPDATE YOUR HARDWARE

 

Kitchen stovetop with newly installed cabinet hardware

 Modern, round cabinet knows revitalize a space.

Brand new kitchen cabinets with no paint, no sledgehammers and no installation? It can be done! How? Switching up your cabinet hardware! Changing your cabinet knobs or drawer pulls is much simpler than you think.

 

You can shop a variety of inexpensive hardware at most chain home improvement stores, or on many online retailers. Cabinet and drawer hardware is easy to install. In most cases, all you need is a screwdriver. Try different modern finishes in your hardware, or unique shapes to add a pop of flair to your kitchen.

 

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