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by Tim Sousa, Tim

Even the smallest changes in your kitchen will have a huge effect on how it looks. Are you looking for simple and great ideas that are not only inexpensive, but that you can also do in a short amount of time? Here are several quick and simple ideas that will help you turn your drab and ugly kitchen into a beautiful and unique kitchen.

* Are you tired of your boring white kitchen walls that seem to have no personality? Painting is an inexpensive project that makes a huge impact on the look of any room. For your first painting project, neutral colors are suggested so that it will not appear dated and you wouldn't tire of quickly.

* Seasonal changes can help brighten any kitchen. Optimize your kitchen space to give it an airy feel by arranging the kitchen furniture, removing some of it as well as some decorations or opening the curtains.

* Another suggestion for brightening up your kitchen is through the use of mirrors to capture the sunlight and bounce it across the room. For the most light distribution, place a mirror across from a window or on a wall that corners against the window wall.

* Look at various magazines, Internet, books and television shows to get an idea of what you would like to see in your own kitchen.

* Cookbooks are not only a good source for yummy recipes, they are also great for your kitchen decor. You can group them in interesting configurations with some of them standing and some of them laying down, or you can align them in graduating sizes.

* To give color and a lived in touch to a kitchen, try hanging some plants from bare ceiling corners. Plants not only soften up your kitchen, they also add interest to it as well. You can use real plants, or if they will be in hard to reach places, use silk plants instead.

* To cover an old or unmatching floor or to add color to your kitchen, an area rug is a wonderful choice. Be sure you get the right size for your kitchen by measuring the space where you want your rug. If you are planning to place your area rug under the table, be sure that it will be big enough to accommodate the chairs when they are fully pulled out.

* Add some character to your kitchen by using strategically placed accessories. You can create a unique theme for your kitchen by using pot holders, salt and pepper shakers, dish towels, canister sets and toaster covers.

* Adding borders to your kitchen is another way to spice up it's decor. Wall paper borders are easy to put up and can add color and interest to your walls. Borders can be used underneath the cabinets or at the top of the wall. Use stencils and paint for an even less expensive alternative.

* Cabinet pulls come in many different styles to match your kitchen decor. They are also an inexpensive and easy way to add a whole new look to your cabinets and drawers.

Making simple changes in the decor of your kitchen will make a big difference in the overall look and feel of it. Not only are these small ideas simple and inexpensive to do, they are also fun.


An addition of a bar or center island will give you much more working space in your kitchen. It can be a place to cool cookie trays, hold mixing pans or store the mail from the day. A bar also works as a place to do homework or to have an evening snack. Whatever you use it for the most, it will make you have much more space in your kitchen. The island or bar usually has cabinets underneath for additional storage. A modern kitchen is a kitchen with lots of cupboards and cabinets!

Bar Stools

Refinish or recover the bar stools at the island. Material can be bought at a fabric store to recover worn or faded old covers. The material is sturdy and will hold up for many years, or until you decide to modernize again. If you want a complete new style, bar stools come in many heights and colors. Department stores and home improvement stores carry a wide selection in many price levels. Stools can be plastic, wood, metal or a combination of materials.

Breakfast Nook

A breakfast nook is a modern invention. The breakfast nook is a cozy alcove, where there is a table and bench seating where breakfast is enjoyed. Realistically, any meal or snack can be eaten there. The breakfast nook is just a place where meals that are more informal are held. A dining room is considered formal and where dinner typically is served.

Rugs

A rug is a simple way to modernize your kitchen. If you have old, dirty and faded rugs, it's time to replace them. If you've never had rugs in your kitchen, they are another avenue to add color and design to the room. Buy a large rug that covers the eating area or a runner for the high traffic areas. Rugs do more than just decorate; they can provide warmth over a cold kitchen floor and protect it from scuffs, nicks and scrapes. If your kitchen is carpeted, a rug will keep obnoxious spills and stains off it.

Crimping Can Opener

A modern convenience in the kitchen is also a safety gadget. The can openers of yesterday are old news. The newest style can openers cut right below the rim of the can. As they open, they crimp back the metal so there are no sharp edges to cut a finger on. The can is also safer to drop in the trash, since it won't rip bags or catch on something else. Crimping can openers can be in the electric form or hand held style.

Bread Machine

Grandma used to make the best loaves of bread, however, Grandma had a lot more time on her hands. You can have the best of both worlds by buying a bread machine. This modern technology mixes the dough, lets it rise and cooks it for you. No hours wasted waiting for it to rise. Follow the recipe book, pour the ingredients and then press start. Nothing could be more modern, yet taste so much like the Old Days.

Crock Pot

Another modern kitchen tool is also a time saver. The crock-pot of today allows you to have a family meal when you get home and still work a long day. In addition, to make it even easier, some food companies have pre-made meals frozen in a bag where all you have to do is open and pour into the crock-pot. Turn on low and let it sit for eight hours. Go and buy a new crock-pot if you don't already enjoy one.

Chairs

Are the chairs at your kitchen table showing their age? To modernize them, you can either give them a facelift or opt to buy completely new. If you don't feel like a project, head for the store. If you do like improvement projects, find some sandpaper and begin. Sand off any old paint or stain on the chair so that the new stuff will stick to it. Pick your color or stain and then begin. Follow all directions on the paint or stain labels to see the best results.
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