5 Ways to Change Up Your Kitchen
Last year Ash and I had our kitchen renovated and it has made a huge difference.
We have ended up with more space to put things, great worksurface space, while still having extra space for a dishwasher.
I have to say having a dishwasher has changed things so much.
Anyway enough of my rambles – here are 5 Ways to Change Up Your Kitchen.
Accessories
Accessories can make all the difference to the look and feel of a room.
The kitchen is a room where you can really play with them as well.
Afterall, think about it. You have the choice of using appliances to bring in colours, as well as using plates, cups, bowls and all those other kitchen must-haves.
I personally have some interesting forms of art on the wall, from my toast picture made to look like a dog, to a carved chopping board.
Paint
There is so much fun to be had when it comes to choosing what to do with the kitchen, you can really go for quirky and different ideas. So why not go a bit out there with the paint.
There is no harm in making feature walls, you could even use blackboard paint to make for an extra useful area to write reminders for yourself and family.
Kitchen Worktops
If you are after making a bit of a bigger change then you could look at your kitchen worktops.
Styles such as the Silestone Worktops are absolutely beautiful, long lasting and hard wearing.
While places like The Marble Store stock a huge host of different work surface options and changing this large part of the room can really make a huge change to the whole look and feel of this important home room.
Tiles
Something else which can be a bit of a task, but can make a huge difference to your kitchen area, is changing the tiles.
You can really play around with this area as well. Making it as fun and funky as you want.
After all, there are some really amazing tile ideas out there!
So why not bring in a touch of your own personality.
Doors or Handles
Last but not least is perhaps one of the most common things to do when you looking to alter your kitchen.
Changing those cupboard doors. In fact, even just the handles can make such a difference to your room.
What’s more, if you really want to change your kitchen cupboard doors. However, can’t buy new ones, you could always look to paint them instead.
There you have 5 ways to change up your kitchen, what do you think about them? Have you ever tried any of these options?
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I just moved in to my new house so I won’t be changing anything any time soon. But I do agree with the paint. That is something that could really change up a space. Depending on the mood that you’re aiming for You could easily have a cheery kitchen with a lighter paint. 🙂
Oh how nice to not need to change everything that is lovely!
These tips are all really helpful, as I’m actually in the process of renovating my kitchen! I bought a “doer upper” house in December last year, and not a great deal has been done yet – but I am hoping to make more progress soon! x
Ohh good luck! I hope you manage to get it looking just how you want it to be at some point soon.
I cannot wait to change up my kitchen! It’s definitely outdated and could use new cabinets and counter tops! We want to re-do everything! In the meantime I have been switching out decor and accessories!
Best of luck I hope it isn’t too long until it is just as you would wish.
These are some great tips and ideas for renovating a kitchen. I believe painting the walls white make it look so much nice and airy.
That is so true – white is such a light and bright colour isn’t it.
These are really good tips. I would love to add more cute accessories to my kitchen.
Oh go on and do it! Always worth putting some new accessories in the kitchen.
Love this! I really want to update my kitchen, but there’s only so much you can do when you’re renting. I desperately need a dishwasher though, I’ve literally been dreaming about it! Haha
It’s hard when you rent isn’t it – but there are a few things you can play around with thankfully.
I am loving the idea of adding plants to brighten up the kitchen. it makes it look so fresh.
It really is a lovely thing to do – I have a lot in my kitchen.
Great points… I think changing /adding accessories will go for me. Thanks for sharing.
It is a nice thing to do and you don’t have to spend much doing it either.
We have been talking about sprucing up the kitchen here. I never thought about the fixtures in the cupboards. For us, it’s the dreary paint on the walls
Therre are some awful paints people choose aren’t there! It is amazing what a difference changing that can make.
There are so many great ways to change things up to create different moods and often very cheaply. I love changing my kitchen up for different seasons by adding autumnal vibes eg little pumpkins etc. I also love that by changing a colour scheme you can change the look as well x
Aww that is such a lovely thing to do I bet your kitchen always looks awesome!
Oh such great and definitely doable ways to spice up the kitchen. I’ve been wanting to update my cupboards and give them a good face lift.
Ohh good luck if you decide to give it a whirl sometime soon!
Paint definitely changes things up, good or bad depending on the color. And oh yes, we love our dishwasher too.
I don’t know how I did without before! Crazy!
You have chosen some really beautiful kitchen tops. It gives me so many ideas on how to get started with my renovatons at home.
I love that these tips allow me to change up the look without spending a fortune! I’ve heard of the wonders paint can do, I’m just so afraid that I will not do a nice job with it, but gotta start somewhere, right?!
It is amazing the difference, you can only try and see what happens, you never know you might have a hidden painting talent.
If I had my own kitchen, I’d go full on accessories! Plants, decors, candles and others! But mainly plants I guess!
I have to admit I do love plants in my kitchen I have a windowsill full!
These are amazing tips. I have always wanted to change up my kitchen. I definitely will as soon as I have the budget for it.
Good luck with getting some kitchen changes done! I hope ou can do it soon.
Thanks for these tips! We are in the process of renovating our kitchen. These will help.
Good luck with your renovations! I really hope it goes well for you!
Tiling is so important and very important for keeping your kitchen clean.
I love decorating the kitchen! It’s so inviting especially when there’s delicious food cooking!
The kitchen can be such a fun room to play with can’t it.
Adding tiles to my kitchen really changed the dynamic of my kitchen and how it looked. I can’t wait to move and have the chance to design one from scratch x
It is amazing sometimes what changing just one thing can do for a room!
I believe in the power of a nice big beautiful kitchen, I love all the ways you mentioned to spice it up. Thanks for sharing this!
I would love to have a big kitchen one day to play with! Would be amazing.
These are great ideas to renovate my kitchen. I would love to change my set up like this so pretty and cozzy.
Comfy and cosy is great for a kitchen I think sometimes so much time is spent in there you want it to be yours.
I agree with all of these but especially with number 5….a friend of mine recently changed the handles on all of her kitchen cabinets and drawers and it completely changed the whole look of her kitchen! Genius!!
It is amazing isn’t it we did it in the last place and just changing them made a huge amount of difference.
Small things really do make a huge difference in the kitchen. I painted ours in a different color and it looks so much more open now.
Colour really is a big thing isn’t it, can change the whole brightness of a room.
Love your tips! A fresh coat of paint and accessories has worked wonders my kitchen.
I am glad you feel like some of these tips have worked for you.