Give your kitchen a facelift

You don’t need to shell out big bucks to make a impact in an outdated kitchen.
Whether you’ve lived in your house for years or you just got the keys, here are some easy ways to give it a refresh.
Get new handles
Changing out cabinet hardware is one of the easiest and quickest updates. Look for colourful options or a brushed nickel finish. But resist the temptation to get something too personal or cutesy such as hardware that looks like forks and spoons or mini chickens. Those options are fun, but they get old fast.
Swap out or remove cabinet doors
Replacing existing doors with glass-panelled ones looks like a major upgrade. Opt for frosted glass if you feel like your shelves aren’t display-worthy. You can also ditch the doors altogether to create the effect of open shelving. Display your favourite dishes and bowls to add a bit of interest to the room.

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Paint an accent wall
Not game to spend hours painting cabinets? Quickly do a single wall instead. Go darker than you usually would.
Hang a pendant light
If you’re unhappy with your kitchen’s decades-old light fixture, replace it with a colourful pedant fixture. Since lighting is so important in any room, this one change can totally transform the entire space.
Think of small appliances as decorative accessories
An orange fridge might be too bold, and expensive, for most homeowners. But go nuts with everything else, like a cobalt toaster or a cherry red mixer. These things are like jewellery for your kitchen, you can always move them around or put them away.
Hang window drape
New drapes can spruce up a space, but think twice about what you hang on the window above your sink. You don’t want something with too much fabric that could get ruined from any splashing. You can look at an option that fits within the window, such as Roman blinds that you can easily pull up while you’re washing dishes.

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Replace the countertops
This job is less expensive than you think and it can make cabinets look more special. Turned off by anything but stone? You might be surprised by the nicer laminate options (like a marble lookalike) that have surfaced since you last shopped for counters.
• Information obtained from www.goodhousekeeping.com

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