Modernizing Your Kitchen Without Remodeling

Getting tired of the same old-same old?! New some new pick-me ups for your kitchen, but can't afford or don't want to remodel?! I have some secret tips for you!!! Most of them are fairly simple diy projects that may require a little elbow grease, buying a few, cheap products, and a lazy weekend...

Tip #1:
If you have glass/see through cabinets, clean that clutter up!! And fill them with pretty china dishes or some cute new vases or something fun! Maybe even a few vintage pieces would be great as well.

Tip #2:
If you don't have any open/glass shelving, but would like to try it before committing to a remodel, try this: take off existing doors of cabinets. Replace with a nice, new coat of stain or paint and follow step one for decorating those newly "open" cabinets! (This looks especially great with all white cabinets, see pictures below)!

Did you know???
Open shelving in cabinets is great for one who entertains or has dinner parties. Open shelves makes a more comfortable and homey feel. And who knows, maybe your guests will help you prepare!!

Tip #3:
Adding some new art work!! New art for your kitchen is great and can be inexpensive too. Just look at your local hobby lobby or online for some wooden letters. Wooden letters have great potential for a kitchen! Not only can they be painted, but also coins, such as pennies can be glued on and given a poly-coat!! (See picture below)

Tip #4:
Organize!!! Organizing can make an old kitchen feel new again. Not to mention almost anything can be used as an organizing tool. If you have little ones, reuse baby food jars. Wash them out, get some chalk and chalk board paint for the metal lid, the finished product can hold individual spices!! Or give those storage containers on your counters a revamp!! Just get some sticky chalkboard labels, place them on and write (with chalk!) what's what. Easy, fun, and cheap!

Tip #5:
New lighting! New lighting can do wonders for a space, old or new and virtually anything can be made into a light fixture! From old washtubs to teacups to mason jars! What a great weekend project!! You can find literally TONS of tutorials online!!

Tip #6:
Adding wallpaper to your drawers!! Yes, wallpaper! Choose a pretty pattern that matches cabinets, counters, and appliances/fixtures. Your drawers will look beautiful inside and out!