A few simple solutions make a big impact, fast

A few simple solutions make a big impact, fast

KITCHEN UPDATES:  

1.        Lighting  Sleek new fixtures give the kitchen a modern look.

2.        Paint  A Creamy beige paint for cabinets combines with white walls to open up the space. TIP: Before painting the cabinets, be sure to sand and apply primer.

3.        Flooring  Peel-and-stick 18-inch vinyl tiles, which mimic the look of real stone, are a cinch to install.

4.        Window Treatment  A bamboo Roman shade highlights the window and adds subtle texture to the room.

5.        Fashion Plumbing  A new faucet—featuring a pullout sprayer—that fits the sink.

6.        Cabinet Hardware  Chrome knobs replace the outdated cabinet pulls. For the drawers, the previous holes were filled with wood filler, and a new center hole was drilled for the knobs. On each cabinet door, one hole was filled and the knob was inserted into the other hole.