From new cabinet hardware to mixed metal hammer bowls, simple and inexpensive ways to refresh your kitchen.
The start of a new season is always a great reason to refresh your space.
There are two things that make remodeling a kitchen so difficult. Fixtures (cabinets, appliances, etc.) are the focal point of your decor, for better or for worse, so you should get creative with them. Another challenge is that a kitchen is an expensive home investment, and like a bathroom, it's not easy to change its look overnight.
Adding ornaments is a satisfying decorating compromise because it allows for a new look without requiring a major overhaul or fuss. Some of these easy additions include tumblers that have sold out many times this summer, bold paint made for furniture, and aprons just like you saw on TV.
Stay in the kitchen to beat the heat
Side effects of binge-watching The Bear include answering “Yes, Chef” to any question and calling out “Hands off” when the grilled cheese is ready. . It has also led to the popularity of practical kitchenware, such as navy blue aprons. $16 on Amazon.
Learn what you can (not from Instagram)
Considering canning tomato sauce?
For beginners, it's important to start with safe instruction, but unfortunately some food influencers don't use the correct food safety guidelines on their TikTok or Instagram Reels. Instead, use trusted and proven resources such as The All New Ball Book of Canning ($21), Canning and Preserving for Beginners (paperback version $9.19), and The Homestead Canning Book ($31.77).
Dreamy kitchen interiors that don't cost a lot of money
These gorgeous, romantic tumblers on Amazon have been sold out all summer, and they're likely to be sold out again soon. 6/$35.89 on Amazon.
Salt shakers have been replaced by glass salt jars. It comes in a pack of 2, so you can use one as table salt and the other as Himalayan salt, sea salt, or flavored salt. $21 on Amazon.
Mixing metallics is a big trend for 2022, and this hammered bowl, available in both brass and gold, will make an eye-catching centerpiece. It's currently on sale on Amazon for $50.
kitchen envy green
Sage continues to be a popular color for cabinetry, but for those who want a little bit of a pop, the Sage Bowl ($17.99 at Amazon), Tea Towel ($6 at Simons), and Cookware Set ($18 at Simons) are great choices . kitchen reno.
After enviable years of meticulously organized pantries dominating Instagram feeds, minimalist, monochromatic organizers are giving way to patterned and textured canisters. It's a refreshing change from the calm white and gray colors. $23.10 on Amazon.
Refresh your kitchen cabinets and drawers
If your kitchen cupboards are looking tired, Canadian Country Chic is a primer/paint that works on wood, laminate, and glass to give a matte finish (you can distress it or leave it alone) ). His 50 old colors like Starstruck (dark navy) and Paint the Town (red) are a true DIY dream for him. $16.99 on Amazon.
Another quick-change option is new cabinet handles, but instead of the standard slim design, these antique-looking shell handles are attractive. $18.99 on Amazon.
