Paint existing cabinets to give a fresh look.

How to reface your cabinets.

You can give your kitchen a fresh new look by swapping out mismatched refrigerators, ranges or dishwashers for appliances with a uniform finish.

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Invest in sleek, modern appliances.

How to choose cabinet knobs and pulls.

If your budget is around $5,000:

Make a feature of cabinet hardware.

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Make a feature of cabinet hardware.

Want to fall in love with your kitchen again?

Here, the turquoise knobs add a colorful element to the plain white cabinets and tie in perfectly with the patterned tile backsplash.

Change the wall color.

It’s not always possible to change hardware without leaving marks on the doors, but if you have the option, a new set of knobs or pulls can give your kitchen a fresh look.

Replace wall cabinets with open shelving.

Add pops of color.

Get the good salt (and pepper) salt and black pepper goes into almost every dish, so it’s a good idea to restock, if needed.

“i make sure i have flaky kosher salt, like diamond crystal—none of that iodized stuff,” says deputy editor lisa cericola.

All black or white appliances can create a bold contrast with your kitchen’s color scheme.

Go big on style for the backsplash.

Swap out your cladding hood.

Replace wall cabinets with open shelving.

Add pops of color.

Get the good salt (and pepper) salt and black pepper goes into almost every dish, so it’s a good idea to restock, if needed.

“i make sure i have flaky kosher salt, like diamond crystal—none of that iodized stuff,” says deputy editor lisa cericola.

All black or white appliances can create a bold contrast with your kitchen’s color scheme.

Go big on style for the backsplash.

Swap out your cladding hood.

Update flooring or throw down a rug.

Because things that never really bothered us before — ugly countertops, boring walls, unorganized drawers — have found impressive new ways to get under our skin.

Upgrade kitchen appliances to a cohesive finish.

We've got seven simple (and free!) things you can do to refresh the space.

32 ways cleaning with baking soda will refresh your home.

And they're all simple enough to pull off on your own.

Select a timeless color that will make a difference.

All black or white appliances can create a bold contrast with your kitchen’s color scheme.

Go big on style for the backsplash.

Swap out your cladding hood.

Update flooring or throw down a rug.

Because things that never really bothered us before — ugly countertops, boring walls, unorganized drawers — have found impressive new ways to get under our skin.

Upgrade kitchen appliances to a cohesive finish.

We've got seven simple (and free!) things you can do to refresh the space.

32 ways cleaning with baking soda will refresh your home.

And they're all simple enough to pull off on your own.

Select a timeless color that will make a difference.

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Because things that never really bothered us before — ugly countertops, boring walls, unorganized drawers — have found impressive new ways to get under our skin.

Upgrade kitchen appliances to a cohesive finish.

We've got seven simple (and free!) things you can do to refresh the space.

32 ways cleaning with baking soda will refresh your home.

And they're all simple enough to pull off on your own.

Select a timeless color that will make a difference.

Select a timeless color that will make a difference.