Small Changes — Big Results: 7 Simple Tips to Quickly Update Your Kitchen

So, if you dream of a more Instagrammable kitchen but don't want to spend big money on it, here are seven simple and very effective ideas that will help you.

Paint the Walls

Probably the easiest and most effective way to refresh any room in your home is to paint the walls a different color. Nothing beats fresh paint that brings life to your kitchen. It gives you a clean slate to start with. Even if everything inside your kitchen, from furniture to appliances, stays the same, it will look completely different with a new backdrop.

If you want to create a clean canvas and choose a clean look, you can opt for light white or warm neutral tones to paint your kitchen walls. However, if you want something more dramatic to add character to your space, you can choose darker shades. Just make sure the color you pick complements the rest of your kitchen elements.

Update the Cabinets

No money for new kitchen furniture? No problem. Who said you have to replace all your kitchen modules to improve the appearance? There's a much simpler and more cost-effective solution: update existing kitchen cabinets for a fraction of the cost. There are several ways to refresh your cabinets, as outlined below:

• The first option is to paint them. Yes, you'll have to roll up your sleeves and do a bit of work, but when you think about all the money you'll save and the amazing results that can be achieved, you'll realize it's worth it.
• If painting doesn't work for you, replace the cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and accessories with new ones like those available at Kitchen Warehouse UK Ltd. You won't believe how much it can change the appearance. After completion, no one will even guess it's the same furniture.
• For a more radical change, remove some cabinet doors to create a modern open look. This also gives you the chance to showcase your beautiful kitchen accessories.

Use Decorative Lighting

It's well known that lighting can completely transform a space, and kitchens are no exception. A dull kitchen can be instantly improved with decorative lighting.

No need to spend money on an elaborate chandelier for your kitchen table if you really don't want to. You can install decorative lights strategically in certain areas of the kitchen to illuminate it a bit and draw attention to specific elements like the food prep area or dining table. Under-cabinet lighting is a great idea if you want to create a cozy and warm atmosphere in your kitchen.

Add Fun Accessories

Small things can have a big impact, and this also applies to kitchen accessories. If your kitchen looks a bit sterile, you can always add more life and warmth by choosing some fun accessories. From cups and glasses to kitchen bowls, aprons, or cutting boards — there are many cute kitchen items you can display on open shelves.

Another way to liven up a monotonous kitchen look is to choose decorative appliances, such as a bright refrigerator, kettle, microwave, or toaster. We can't think of a better way to combine functionality and aesthetics.

Install Shelves

For those who want to improve their kitchen design and at the same time solve storage problems, we offer one simple solution that works for both cases: open shelves. This may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about renovating a kitchen, but it's an idea worth considering.

Open shelves can fill large empty walls, balancing the kitchen and providing extra storage space. You can use these shelves to showcase your beautiful kitchen items that otherwise would clutter the countertop.

Get Creative with Wallpaper

What about wallpaper to give your outdated kitchen a modern look and brighten the atmosphere? For some people covering all walls with vibrant graphic wallpaper might seem too much, but there are different ways to use wallpaper in the kitchen.

You can create one standout wall so that if you get tired of the pattern, you won't have to go too far to remove it, or cover the front of your refrigerator with wallpaper. Either way, this will make your kitchen amazing.

Rethink the Layout

And finally, the cheapest way to update is to rethink the layout. Kitchens can easily become cluttered with all sorts of nonsense we collect over the years, and sometimes forget how important it is to regularly declutter.

Our final tip is to look around your kitchen, get rid of everything unnecessary and rethink the placement of the remaining items so you maximize space usage. We guarantee that the result will surprise you.