A Guide to Seasonal Kitchen Revitalization

Spring is a great time to give your kitchen a fresh new look without much effort. Revitalizing falls somewhere between a deep spring cleaning and stopping short of a full-blown renovation. Try these tips to give your kitchen a quick yet effective spring makeover.

Let the sunshine in

Bulky curtains in winter serve a purpose. They keep the warmth in and the cold out. Unfortunately, they also keep out natural light. If you can do so without compromising your privacy, remove those heavy kitchen curtains, clean the window well, and let the sunshine in. The natural light will lift your mood and bring you clarity.

If you don't want to go curtainless, opt for sheer curtains for the season instead.

Add colorful accents

Color can liven up any room. Hit your home decor store and pick up some inexpensive ceramic bowls, candles, vases, faux flowers, and tea towels in bright spring colors and patterns.

Live plants in your kitchen are also a nice touch in spring. Snake plants, spider plants, and peace lilies will help clean up the air from indoor pollutants caused by cooking fats, oils, and other ingredients.

Have your cabinets custom-painted

You would be amazed at the difference a fresh paint job on your cabinets will make. A professional can be in and out in a day. Consider using lighter tones in a soft, neutral color. For a trendy look, have the bottom and top cabinets painted separately in undertones with subtle differences such as beige and cream.

New hardware for your kitchen cabinets

Whether you have your cabinets custom painted or opt to revitalize them with a good cleaning, adding new knobs and pulls is a quick and easy change. The key is to choose a finish and style that complements the rest of the kitchen. The right finish can either warm your color scheme up or tone it down with choices like brass, stainless steel, polished nickel, or chrome.

Scrub and shine sinks and appliances

Using an eco-friendly cleaning product, buff your stainless steel sinks and appliances to a shine. They will help brighten up the entire kitchen and battle germs all at once.

Fill your kitchen with spring scents

Trade in the cinnamon and pine scents you've used since fall for fresh floral ones. Lilac, lavender, rose, and geranium scents will impart the sense of blossoming spring flowers in your space. You can find candles, air fresheners, and kitchen cleaners with spring scents like lemon and floral.

Consider new light fixtures

Along with the natural ambient lighting in your kitchen, look for new fixtures that will let you add task and accent lighting. Light fixtures come in a variety of sizes and styles. Think about a chandelier over the table in your breakfast nook. Pendant lights accent your bar or kitchen island and simultaneously add task lighting.

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