One of the highest areas of foot-traffic is the kitchen and it's easy to see why - it is the hub of the household; the area we prep, cook and eat our meals; where we sit down to pay the utility bills or gather around the table to do a puzzle as a family. Because of how frequently it is used, the kitchen goes through a lot of wear and tear over the years. If you're wanting to make your kitchen feel new again without having to go through expensive full-kitchen remodels that can take weeks or even months to finish, you might want to consider doing a few smaller repairs that will make a big impact.
Countertop Repair
Our countertops take a beating, setting groceries on top of them, using them as cutting boards, sliding items across the surfaces and putting hot pans or sharp objects directly on them can all take their toll on your surfaces. A wrecked countertop is a hard thing to cover up and isn't unsanitary to continue living with, as dirt and bacteria can hide on surfaces if they aren't easily able to be sanitized and cleaned. It's worth it to ask around for quotes on countertop repair if yours has sustained damage over the years of use. You can repair all types of countertops, from laminate to stone and other solid surfaces. Getting your countertops repaired helps keep your kitchen looking new and fresh and gives you more surface area to work with.
Fresh Coat of Paint
One of the easiest ways to brighten up a room is to hit it with a fresh coat of paint. Get 2-4 paint samples and paint swatches on the wall before deciding on which color. The color in the store will look very different in your own household due to the color temperature of your light bulbs, your indirect/direct sunlight, and the colors of the furniture and decor around it. Once you've picked a color, tape off your outlets and baseboards and roll on a fresh coat or two, and voila. Bright, shiny new space in under $100.
New Cabinet Hardware
Another quick way to revamp your kitchen and add more sparkle is to install kitchen hardware (drawer pulls and door knobs) or if you already have them, swap them out for a more updated, modern style. There are plenty of how-to's online, and most hardware stores sell a handy plastic guide you use to mark where to drill the hole for the screw to mount the handle or drawer pull.
You don't need to move to a new house to have that new kitchen feel, all it takes is a few repairs and upgrades and your house will be looking good as new all over again.
