Whether you're in a rental kitchen or you own, these ideas are sure to work for your space.

Update flooring or throw down a rug.

Swap out your cladding hood.

Replace wall cabinets with open shelving.

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Select a timeless color that will make a difference.

Upgrade kitchen appliances to a cohesive finish.

If your budget is around $5,000:

You can give your kitchen a fresh new look by swapping out mismatched refrigerators, ranges or dishwashers for appliances with a uniform finish.

Here, the turquoise knobs add a colorful element to the plain white cabinets and tie in perfectly with the patterned tile backsplash.

And they're all simple enough to pull off on your own.

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We've got seven simple (and free!) things you can do to refresh the space.

Add pops of color.

Paint existing cabinets to give a fresh look.

Go big on style for the backsplash.

How to reface your cabinets.

Want to fall in love with your kitchen again?

Make a feature of cabinet hardware.

Incorporating color throughout your kitchen space will revitalize the room without a total splurge.

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Change the wall color.

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Invest in sleek, modern appliances.

It’s not always possible to change hardware without leaving marks on the doors, but if you have the option, a new set of knobs or pulls can give your kitchen a fresh look.

“i make sure i have flaky kosher salt, like diamond crystal—none of that iodized stuff,” says deputy editor lisa cericola.

Because things that never really bothered us before — ugly countertops, boring walls, unorganized drawers — have found impressive new ways to get under our skin.

All black or white appliances can create a bold contrast with your kitchen’s color scheme.