Updating any room inside a home can actually impact how you feel. The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in a home since this is where families bond over food at the end of a busy day. If you are looking to resale your house, then the kitchen is one area that should be updated first, since doing so can help you sell your home faster and, perhaps, even for a higher value. Whatever your intention is behind renovating the kitchen; here are 7 easy ways to update it.
1. Update kitchen with new lighting elements
A good kitchen essentially is bright and warm. If yours falls short of natural light, then adding some extra lighting can help make it more attractive and also appear larger than it is. Instead of one or two overhead fixtures, add multiple pot lights to make the kitchen brighter. If budget is a primary concern in renovation, you can add simple halogen track lights under the cabinets, over the bar or island etc to achieve that. Adding lights is a cheap and easy way to update kitchen.
2. De-clutter
One of the inexpensive ways to update kitchen countertops is to de-clutter it. This is especially important if you plan on showing your home for a sale. Basically put away everything you do not need inside cabinets and drawers. The food processor, toaster, coffeemaker and other gadgets can also be neatly tucked away. If you are falling short on space, you could buy shelves or bins to keep everything organized. Buy glass or metallic containers and store all your grains and pastas etc in them. This is one of the best ways to update kitchen cabinets too if you do not have the time or money to install new cabinets.
3. Organize the cabinets
These days, many attractive kitchen cabinet organizers are readily available at reasonable prices which can instantly give your cabinets an attractive look. Racks, plate holders, shelving units, pull-out trays in attractive colors are some of the easiest ways of arranging the interiors of the cabinets instantly giving them a brand new look.
4. Go for a simple paint job
One of the most important ways to update your kitchen is to paint its walls. You can use a light shade of paint to make the kitchen look cleaner and larger. Conversely, use darker paint for your cabinets to refresh the entire space. These days, paint technology has made cleanup a lot easier so your kitchen will not remain off limits for more than day or two. Though this might still mean a lot of work (like covering up the appliances or moving them); it will still be a fantastic change and the end results would be worth the effort.
5. Change countertops and sinks
Changing the countertops and sinks is also one of the easy ways to update the kitchen. You might want to hire professionals for this task- DIY installation is an option only if you have some experience in the matter. This method of upgrading the kitchen is slightly expensive but you can acquire many benefits from it. For example, you can go for granite or marble countertops which have better durability and also come in a variety of colors. Likewise, you can opt for a deeper sink which can make a huge difference in the time and efforts you need for washing your pots and pans.
6. Install a cool backsplash
An attractive backsplash in the form of mirrors, colorful tiles or porcelain sheets is not only the most attractive ways of updating a kitchen; you can also increase your functional space by adding shelves or racks with hooks to store pots, pans and other utensils on the backsplashes. A backsplash is also at the eye level, so adding a beautiful one can make a huge aesthetic difference to your kitchen.
7. Buy new appliances and hardware
This is not an inexpensive way to update your kitchen but it is a simple one. Buying new appliances like refrigerators, microwave, dishwasher etc can make your kitchen look trendier. If your budget allows it, you can even add new hardware like faucets etc. You can even make simple changes to the knobs of the kitchen (for example-add intricate dark colored knobs for light color cabinets and vice a versa to make them appear as good as new).
A home renovation is an exciting yet costly project but upgrading a kitchen need not always require you to spend time and money. Many inexpensive and easy ideas can be used to make this room look and feel like new. Use the above 7 easy ways to update your kitchen and add a whole new dimension to it.
