You may not be able to swap out the horrible laminate '80s cabinets just yet -- but that doesn't mean you can't turn your kitchen into a more stylish version of itself. Here are our favorite simple-but-inexpensive fixes for the most functional room in your home.
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Bring In Fresh Flowers (And/Or Fruit)
Add A Temporary Island (If There's Room)
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Get A Colorful Floor Mat
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Hang Up Your Pots And Pans
Treat Utensils As Art By Corralling Them In Nice Containers
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Install A Few Small Shelves
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Create A Dedicated Spot For Fido (So You Won't Have To Trip Over His Dishes)
Use A Desk Lamp As Task Lighting
New Drawer Organizers = Less Junk On Your Counters
Add Interesting New Drawer Pulls Or Cabinet Handles
Stick On A Blackboard
Or, Stick On A New Tiled Backsplash
If You're Talented: Design A Washi Tape Mural
Hang A Few Nice Plates On The Wall
Use Nice Glass Jars For Organizing
"Paper" The Inside Of Your Cabinets With Designer Shelf Liner
Rethink Kitchen Curtains
Or, Change Up Your Shade