10 Easy Ways to Spruce Up the Kitchen

When I hold an Open House, the first room buyers head for is the kitchen.
WIN Home Inspection has compiled a list of ten easy and inexpensive options to spruce up any kitchen or get your home ready for its big debut.
1. Add Paint
Old wood tone cabinet's spray-painted glossy white or hand painted with an oil-base in creamy white provides yards of look for very little money. Many manufacturers produce easy to apply paint that glides on smoothly and leaves barely visible brush marks....but I'd advise using a pro for this job.
2. New Knobs, Handles And Hinges
When renovating cabinetry, new pulls or handles add freshness to any kitchen and can completely change the look of cabinets if you don't want to paint them. Even old exposed hinges can be updated to reflect the current design trends.
3. Remove The Clutter
Less is more when you're selling a home! Look at the cabinets and consider which doors could be removed to expose the shelving. Open shelving helps make a kitchen look bigger. Display your favorite items for a new look. If you'd like, paint the inside of the cabinets the same as the outside or add a splash of color.
4. Glass Fronts
Replace outdated colored glass cabinet doors with new panel fronts in clear, frosted or ribbed textures.
5. Add Lighting
Adding new lighting to any kitchen will brighten up the space immediately. Even wire suspension lights can make the space look contemporary and new.
6. New Countertops
Have new countertops in a day. If the counter space is not large, go ahead and splurge on new tile or laminate countertops. It will make the entire kitchen look more luxurious.
7. Quick Floors
Today there are countless self-stick tiles that can be added to quickly revamp any outdated floor.
8. Flashy Faucets
Here's another feature to invest in. A flashy new faucet can make even an old sink fade into the background. Great faucets are found in most home improvement stores and readily available in a variety of styles.
9. Window Coverings
New window coverings should replace old faded prints, making the windows and walls look updated and fresh.
10. Scrub It Clean
As always, it's important to give every component in your kitchen a thorough cleaning. Buyers frequently examine this area closely as a clue to the occupant's general housekeeping and maintenance practices.