6 Pro-Approved Tips to Refresh Your Kitchen If You Hate How It Looks

17.02.2024 - 10:57 / thespruce.com / Sarah Lyon

If you're looking to redo your current kitchen space because you no longer like how it looks, don't panic because there are many easy and budget-friendly ways to add major character and charm to your kitchen without diving into a full-on project.

Below, we asked three interior designers to share their six favorite hacks for making over the kitchen, addressing everywhere from the floors to the windows.

Andrea Marino Design / Photo by Stephen Karlisch 

Plates serve a utilitarian purpose in the kitchen, but they can also function as decor as well, Emily Janak, the founder of Emily Janak Interiors, says.

«I love adding plate hangers and hanging plates on backsplashes or over ranges,» she says.

Whether you choose to display a collection of matching China or curate an eclectic mix of plates with different patterns is up to you. Plates are easy to source affordably at thrift and antique stores, and plate walls will never go out of style.

If your kitchen isn't cozy enough for your liking, you can easily change this issue by bringing in acordless lamp. There are so many great styles of affordable, rechargeable lamps on the market that complement a range of aesthetics. Place one on your counter or island so that you're not always relying on harsh overhead lighting.

If you have hardwood floors in the kitchen, consider painting them. Janak personally loves doing this to add more personality.

«Kitchens are often a space where you can define the floor from other rooms,» she says.

Keep in mind that if you're a renter who cannot take a paintbrush to the floors, you can consider peel-and-stick tiles as an alternative. Whether you crave a checkerboard pattern or another type of design, this is a nice way to add your own spin to