The Lower Commitment Alternative Way To Add Color To Your Kitchen

A house is not a home until it's a visual representation of you and makes you feel good. The kitchen, being one of the most important spaces in your home, is no exception. Whether you're the type to enjoy a cozy aesthetic with soft pastels or prefer bold choices that match your personality, the kitchen can easily be transformed without dedicating a lot of time and effort. All it takes is a little pop of color with accessories and appliances to breathe life into your space.

Small changes can make all the difference between a lifeless space that brings you no joy and the kitchen of your dreams that inspires you to use the room. Accessories like paper towel holders and dish towels in your favorite hue can subtly transform your kitchen. Tea kettles and coffee makers are other options if you're looking to upgrade appliances with pizazz. No matter what route you take, these choices can be a major upgrade to give your kitchen that wow factor without committing to a full remodel or changing more permanent fixtures.

Accessories are generally a cheap and easy way to bring a pop of pigment into your kitchen. Consider a statement piece like a large wall clock. It's functional and fun without overwhelming the room. Or replace that haggard hand towel hanging from your oven door with a patterned one. You'll add color and texture to the room with a little bang that goes a long way. Your paper towel holder is another alternative. It doesn't sacrifice functionality by being bright orange or covered in cottage-core floral designs.

If you want to add color and tackle an easy DIY project at the same time, consider making a gorgeous kitchen decor piece out of a repurposed thrifted cookie tin. It's low-effort, low-commitment, and high-impact. Creating your own wall art with a canvas and some watercolor paint can be a fun and therapeutic way to bring color into the kitchen, too. If you're not into DIY, you can still find some great wall art and decor at your local thrift store or even yard sales.

If all else fails and you feel uninspired, bring plant life into your kitchen. Even if you don't have a green thumb, there are stunning plants that require next to nothing from you but provide so much. Herbs are a great choice for the kitchen, bringing color and functionality. Scallions, for instance, have delicate white pom pom blossoms that are beautiful and edible. Thyme, with its tiny delicate purple or white flowers, can be just the right touch for your kitchen, too.

Appliances are great choices to add personality to your kitchen. Take the Big Chill Retro line of appliances, for instance. Each appliance comes in an array of hues, from sassy cherry red to trendy buttercup yellow, so you can get as vivid as you please. Having their blender in pink lemonade is just the ticket for a kitchen countertop needing pizazz. Other popular lines of colorful appliances are Smeg and KitchenAid, but lots of brands have fun appliance choices that can help you bring color to your kitchen, including budget-friendly brands like Mainstays and Hamilton Beach. 

If you're not willing to pay for something new, try a fun DIY upgrade to kitchen appliances. Using contact paper and washi tape, changing the look of your appliance is easy and only requires imagination to get started. The sky's the limit with colors, patterns, and textures that can upend your dreary refrigerator or dishwasher into the focal point of the entire kitchen. Even small appliances can get an upgrade with a washi tape-covered handle or contact paper knob. The best part is, if you don't like it or change your style, it's easily reversible.