Five 5 Minute Kitchen Updates

Today it is all about five 5 minute Kitchen updates to give your kitchen a style boost.

Five 5 Minute Kitchen Updates

Why 5 minutes updates? Because simple, easy, bite sized updates fit right into the busy summer schedule over here. And if you are like me- you are probably looking for inexpensive and snap your fingers and you are done things to do. But while being easy- these kitchen updates also make big impact on how it looks.

#1. Kitchen Updates – Outlet Covers

This seems like such a simple thing right? And it isn’t ‘decor’ focused- but it is something that absolutely stands out if it is not seamless or pretty- especially in a kitchen where those outlets are higher up on the wall and closer to eye level. The simplest update-outlet covers have come a long way since the basic plastic design. There are a ton of different outlet covers you can choose from- ones with beaded board or tile for example or you can paint them if you choose.

Tip: Choose a same color, style and look as your backsplash for a seamless, quiet look.

You can see more of the Little Cottage Kitchen HERE

#2. Remove Kitchen Upper Cabinet Doors

Removing your upper cupboard doors is a quick and easy way to open up your kitchen and make it feel more spacious. Depending on the look of your kitchen- you may want to paint the open cupboards inside or leave as is and of course- styling the shelves goes along with this.

Tip: Key to this look working and making your kitchen feel more open is making sure the cupboards you remove doors on are used for storing ‘pretty’ things like stacks of plates, mugs and bowls. Leave the appliances, everyday pots and pans and pantry items in lower cupboards or ones that have doors on them.

Plate racks are a good idea for styling and storage as well as creating a visually appealing look. While I love those open shelves that created- sometimes a stack of plates or a bowl feels a bit boring. So, adding plate racks is an easy way to create a different look.

#3. Change Kitchen Cupboard Knobs

Such an easy change to make but it makes a big impact on how your kitchen looks.

Tip: Choose something bold and beautiful like brass or copper for an instant boost. Keep the patterns to a minimum for a cleaner look, and consider something faceted like a glass knob for a vintage style.

#4. Add Brighter Lights

I know. So basic right? But if you can swap out your lightbulbs for brighter ones- it will make a huge difference in how your kitchen feels instantly. If you can’t add anything brighter- consider adding additional lights for a similar effect.

Tip: Changing to brighter light bulbs or adding more light in your space is a quick easy way to make it feel like you gave the room a fresh coat of paint- without all the work.

#5. Add a Wall Rack

Perfect for displaying pretty pots and pans – a peg rack is also a great way to add another design element that does double duty. I have a wall rack in both our house and the cottage- and I love the ease of grabbing the right pot or pan and also how it looks when they are displayed.

Get the Look

Click the photos to Shop the look for your kitchen.