When I have a spare weekend, I like to use it to focus on a single room in my home. I might just give it a good cleaning, or I might repaint, reorganize or rearrange the furniture. If the room that needs the most attention is your kitchen, then I’ve got some ideas for you!

Organize your kitchen

• Declutter your countertops. Edit accessories; use baskets and canisters for small items, and store unused items out of sight.
• Create a message center for managing keys, mail, school papers and calendars.
• Store items together where they are used: dishes and glassware near the dishwasher. Mugs near the coffee pot. Pots, pans and spices near the stove. Baking ingredients and rolling pins near the mixer.
• Optimize storage space. Add a rolling island with butcher-block top and shelf below for extra storage and counter space.
• Install extra shelving in the pantry for countertop appliances or cookware. Buy and install interior cabinet accessories like dividers and rollout racks.

Refresh your space

• Paint kitchen cabinets and change the hardware.
• Introduce color on window treatments, chair cushions and area rugs.
• Update kitchen accessories and small appliances.
• Paint an accent wall – or the entire room! Use chalkboard paint or magnetic paint, just for
fun.
• Wallpaper your kitchen. It’s a hot new design trend.
• Plant an indoor herb garden. Every room needs some green!

Maintain and repair
Clean! Freshen walls, surfaces and appliances with a thorough cleaning.

• Repair drywall before painting or decorating.
• Repair, restore and re-grout ceramic tile.

Update your fixtures and surfaces

• Install a decorative tile backsplash.
• Install a new sink and faucet.
• Choose new flooring or dress up what you have.
• Install undercabinet or pendant lighting.
• Replace countertops.

Are you motivated to make a quick change at home? What project are you planning?