Whether you whip up multi-course, from-scratch gourmet meals on the regular or reserve your oven for shoe storage, Carrie Bradshaw-style, we all use our kitchens for something. And no matter your chosen culinary MO, we all deserve a beautiful place in which to hang our pots and pans (or peep-toe pumps). If your current kitchen setup could use some pizzazz, don’t despair—thanks to high-impact, low-commitment everyday upgrades like removable terrazzo wall decals and eye-catching turquoise drawer pulls, it’s never been easier to spruce up your space. Click play to see how we made over one small kitchen in three easy steps, and shop our picks below.
Step one: Start with a DIY backsplash
The perfect solution for tired tile or a kitchen paint job past its prime? Easy-to-install removable tile decals or wallpaper. Go classic with a marble motif (available in 21 standard sizes, plus custom dimensions), or try a colorful, collage-inspired pattern that capitalizes on the current cut-out shape trend.
Step two: Swap out your hardware
When it comes to quick and easy kitchen upgrades, it doesn’t get much faster, simpler, or more instantly satisfying than changing up your cabinet knobs and drawer pulls. Our favorite picks of the moment include these sleek, made-to-order brass and lucite handles and slightly edgier but equally stylish polished pyrite knobs. But there’s no need to pick just one: For an extra-fun finish, consider mixing and matching hardware styles within a single colorway, or using the same hardware shapes in an array of coordinating shades.
Step three: Mix in elevated accents
Grabbing an apple from your favorite fruit bowl on the way out the door or brewing a warm cup of tea in a hand-formed ceramic teapot at the end of a long day: Life’s little moments merit savoring. So treat yourself to a new block-printed tea towel or modern wood cutting board, or add a trendy two-tone moon phase mug to your collection—and remember to stop and smell the flowers (conveniently displayed in a delightful dual-purpose countertop vessel).
32 comments
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 1 year ago
Brialliant ideas for quick makeover for the kitchen! Love the dual purpose vase with phone docking station!
Lu Lu from Vol4iwa said 1 year ago
Vase with a stand for the phone - very cute! In general, the kitchen - of course one of the important places in the house. There should be a cozy and pleasant for woman.
Anastasia from JoyfulUnicorn said 1 year ago
My kitchen design is very simple. It`s decorated in light colors, but I just like to do different bright accents (crockery, towels etc..) It really perks me up and always builds up my appetite!
Lola Jensen said 1 year ago
Love my mustard seed necklace I got through this site. Will trust to find something else. Well made and different :)
accentonvintage from accentonvintage said 1 year ago
Great ideas!
Elena from BusyToysShop said 1 year ago
I did the repair recently, but I will definitely take note of your article. These are just great ideas. Changing door handles is a simple and budget way to upgrade your kitchen!
Anna from ANNNADesign said 1 year ago
Fine. Great ideas for the kitchen!
Britney from LenoreFWS said 1 year ago
Those door/drawer pulls are beautiful and make a big statement! Great ideas--thank you :)
Nicole from KarmaCodeOne said 1 year ago
Fresh designs ~ Grrreat ideas !
Anna from LissiKids said 1 year ago
Very good tips! I will soon be doing repairs in the kitchen. ✅
Olga Struts from FiberArtShop said 1 year ago
Excellent solution for refreshing the kitchen.
Anastasiya from byKiama said 1 year ago
Great ideas for kitchen upgrades! Thank You!
Tatiana Kirienko from ooccttoobbeerr said 1 year ago
Thank you for the article! I now plan to move to a new apartment and am just looking for different little things to create comfort in the house. I liked the geometric handles and the partially painted cutlery and the cutting board.
Anna Sypalo from XstitchbyAnna said 1 year ago
Easy steps but interesting!
TropicalGarden from TropicalGarden said 1 year ago
Great ideas, thanks for sharing!
Tatyana from KolibriToys said 1 year ago
Easy solution for changes! As they say, the ingenious is always simple. Thanks for the idea!
Anna from FairyToysWorld said 1 year ago
These white ceramic bowl and teapot are my love!
Luybi Arctium from ArctiumStudio said 1 year ago
Very useful! Thank you for the tips!
Quality Handmade Items from WhisperingOak said 1 year ago
The countertop vessel is great. Flowers and access to your phone right there.
Judy W from JudyHandmadeCreation said 1 year ago
Great ideas!
Yana from KnittingStyleByYana said 1 year ago
Perfectly! I really liked the vase with the stand for the phone. Great solution for the kitchen. It suits me, since I spend a lot of time in the kitchen _ I have a big family.
Maria Shacreaw from StarlightBags said 1 year ago
The ceramic tea pot is darling!
Bobbie from nowvintage said 1 year ago
Excellent quick and simple kitchen makeover..really impressive how much change that created with some pretty simple elements! Great share! I also loved the video with the three outfit looks...(second or third video)
Watts DryGoods from WattsDryGoods said 1 year ago
These are great ideas, love the backsplash especially! Thank you!
Jennifer Tyson from LadyInPurpleBoutique said 1 year ago
I love this article! Such cute ideas that I will have to share with my best friend. She is renovating her kitchen and we were just talking about knobs for the cabinets!
Yuly from CozySocksStore said 1 year ago
I will soon have a new kitchen. And I dream that there were such beautiful objects
Katerina Korykova from LeepsLeepsJewelry said 1 year ago
Thanks for the idea! I think it's time to change the pens in our kitchen)
emaxtees from EmaxTees said 1 year ago
Love the Moon phase mug, thanks for sharing with us ;)
Irina L from IrmalandBaby said 1 year ago
Cool
Joshua Vignona said 1 year ago
These are really great tips, especially for those renting or without large budgets. Thanks for posting, Joshua Vignona
Lina from DreamArtNatural said 1 year ago
Great ideas. I took note of a few ideas. Thanks
Barb from Blingyourdoorandmore said 343 days ago
These are great ideas for a quick kitchen makeover. Love how just changing out the drawer pulls, adding colorful tea towels and a little bit of wall covering changes out the look of your kitchen.