Seven ways to improve your kitchen

Seven ways to improve the look and feel of your kitchen

1. Add lights under your upper cabinets.

Good lighting can make a big difference. Not only will puck lights under your upper cabinets help you see what you’re doing, they can also be flicked on to set a different kind of mood. We love these LED lights from B&M Store, which can be ordered online and installed without any special hardwiring. Bonus: They come with a remote control!

2. Get a pretty floor mat.

A pretty floor mat (or even a simple rug) can cover up unsightly flooring, liven up your space, and make things more comfy for you while you work. Interested? Check out Dunelm’s website for the latest trends, They also look like vintage rugs and feel like a mouse pad for your footsies.

4. Go through your junk drawer.

Honestly, this could be fun! Take everything out of your junk drawer. Get rid of stuff you don’t need. Find new homes for things that don’t belong in there. And put the keepers back in a more organized way. Even with the drawer closed, you’ll feel much better about things whenever you walk into your kitchen.

5. Swap out your hardware.

Designers call hardware “jewelry for your cabinets.” So it makes sense that swapping out knobs and hooks will give your kitchen a new look. They can be a bit pricey, but we love the look and quality of the options at The Range and John Lewis or your local DIY store.

3. Hang up a new piece of art.

We’re huge fans of art in the kitchen. (Just keep it away from the sink or stove, if it’s pricey!) If you already have stuff hung up, consider rearranging it with other pieces from around the house. If art in the kitchen is new to you, give it a try. You can even lean a frame up against a wall (on a shelf or counter) if you want to try it without putting a nail in the wall. 10

7. Bring in some plants.

Plants can do so much to transform a space! Steal a bunch from other rooms or order some online. (Yes, you can successfully order plants online!) If you’re shopping for some, we love the options at Cadbury Garden Centre.

6. Paint the walls.

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