Tip #34 Rapid Fire Kitchen Tips: Paint

The entire kitchen can easily look rejuvenated with a simple fresh coat of paint. Paint can be added to the walls, ceilings, and cabinetry, taking years off the appearance, and making them look much cleaner.

Aim for neutrals to make the space look big and hygienic.

Tip #35 Rapid Fire Kitchen Tips: Center Island

If you want to give the kitchen a custom look and you have enough room to do so, connect two or three stock base cabinets and overlay them with a new countertop to create an island. Leave room for the addition of bar stools on one side.

Tip #36 Rapid Fire Kitchen Tips: Molding with flair

If your cabinets are a bit on the plain side, use molding to give them some spice. Regular panel or picture molding can redefine flat doors and drawers.

Similarly, elaborate crown molding, placed where your cabinets meet the ceiling, can create an elegant classic appearance, and is sure to draw positive attention.

Tip #37 Rapid Fire Kitchen Tips: A backsplash to make a splash

Using inexpensive glass mosaics, porcelain tile, natural slate, or a faux paint finish, you can create a custom, unique backsplash that will add beauty and attractiveness to your kitchen.

Tip #38 Rapid Fire Kitchen Tips: Light up their lives

Add lighting to your kitchen, and increase appeal, the appearance of size, and overall brightness. Moreover, lights can be added just about anywhere in a kitchen. This includes:

• Under cabinets

• Above cabinets

• From the ceiling

• From the walls

• Anywhere else that will add to the visibility and overall look in your kitchen.

A spotlight or pendant light is an attractive addition over a kitchen island.

Tip #39 Rapid Fire Kitchen Tips: Dressy window dressings

Depending on the look of your kitchen, there are many different window treatments that can add to the appeal of your kitchen.

Wood blinds, roman shades, or Venetian blinds are all great shades to add style, and keep out the glare of the sun when it moves to that side of your house.

If you have a more “country” or “crafty” kitchen, then lace, or kitchen curtains can be very warm and pleasant additions to add appeal.

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