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The last thing you want guests to say when they walk into your kitchen is “Meh…”. When your kitchen is in need of a little spice – pun intended – there are a few basic tips that you can use. Planning and research are the critical first steps and you will soon “Wow!” them with your new, revitalized kitchen.

An artist needs a blank canvass to create a masterpiece. The same can be said for you. Rid your kitchen of all the accumulated clutter: trinkets, unused spice bottles, rags, sponges, your tired blender, microwave and toaster – everything. Leave just the sink, counter top, and cabinets. Seeing your kitchen this way allows you to visualize changes more easily. Less distractions also means more creativity. Just plan your meals ahead and have a backup until your kitchen is done. A change of color palette, going with a different theme, maybe just a little organization, whatever the solution, you will arrive at it quicker if you tidy up.

Having a remodeling contractor look at your kitchen could offer you some insight on the project. Ask the contractors for ideas on quick fixes and long-term projects. You need to decide what the best plan for your kitchen design and financial situation. If your kitchen cabinets are older and lack style and convenience of today’s cabinets, ask the contractor about current products. You may not need to replace the entire kitchen cabinets. Consider using cabinet overlays of different wood species, such as cherry and maple. Painting the cabinets or you may just be able to get away with just staining them.

The counter top and sink are another focal point in the kitchen. Adding a granite counter top and stainless steel sink can boost any kitchen. Keep the counter tops clean and clear by placing only the basic essentials you may nee. You can add a three-canister set to the counters and one vase of flowers that will stand by the window. Don’t clutter the counters with cookbooks, cooking utensils, small appliances like the microwave, toaster oven, blender, and more. Have a cabinet specifically for these items and only get them out when you use them. Place kitchen area rugs down in front of the sink. You can choose yellow rugs instead of white rugs.

Another focal point that is often overlooked is the back splash. Painted walls can be too plain. Upscale stone tiles set in an interesting pattern can brighten up this area. Alternatives would be metallic tiles like those made of copper or tin.

Family members can also chime in and tell you what you want. But remember, it is your kitchen. Nobody will spend more time in it than you do. You must approve every design element that goes in.

Updating your kitchen design is fun and there are literally countless ways of going about it. You can start small on a couple of areas. The important thing is that you do not sit around and wait. The earlier you start, the earlier you will start hearing compliments.

A kitchen makeover need not be an expensive endeavor. You can inject some vigor into your kitchen every couple of years without really breaking the bank. However, if you go all out on a theme, you might want to wait a couple years more before you do it again. Spending serious money on new appliances and decors to match a new theme because you got tired of the old one too soon might take all the fun out of remodeling.

Designing consultant Seraphina really enjoys writing about home decorating. She suggests that if you want your room to make a statement without spending a fortune then all you need to is place flokati rugs or other natural area rugs on your floor.