If you’re want a new look for your kitchen, try updating your kitchen cabinets! Save money by using paint and new hardware to update your existing cabinets. We’ve rounded up 7 ideas to get you started!

1. Bright Colors

Add a pop of color by painting the inside of your cabinets and removing the doors. Open cabinets and glass-front cabinets can give your kitchen an open and airy look.

2. Open Shelving

Remove some of your existing cabinets and add shelves. This gives your kitchen more of an open look, and make sure to use shelf brackets that match your kitchen’s style.

3. Distressed Look

For an aged look, try distressing your cabinets. We love these Victorian-style distressed cabinets!

4. Details

These gingerbread appliques are too cute! They come in many different styles and sizes to match your kitchen’s look, and you can find them at home centers. Glue them on with wood glue and give your cabinets a coat of burnt umber glaze (wipe off with cloth while still wet) for a vintage look.

5. Hardware

Change up the hardware on your cabinets for an instant makeover. We’re in love with these vintage fork handles!

6. Add Feet

Add feet to your kitchen cabinets buy purchasing them at hardware stores, or make your own using scrap wood. We love how these cabinets look like they’re built-in, and it was all made on the cheap! Tutorial here.

7. Wallpaper

Add wallpaper to the inside of your cabinets to brighten them up. Try a geometric pattern in a color that subtly contrasts with the rest of your kitchen.

Photos: BHG, Flickr, Ate My Tauntaun, Hometalk, Interior Design Blog.

If you’ve ever had trouble cleaning your oven door glass, you’re not alone! We know what a pain it can be, and no one has time to scrub it! Save your hands and put your mind at ease with this easy cleaning solution!

Ingredients:

– water

– baking soda

That’s it! Mix equal parts baking soda and water until it forms a paste. Spread the paste over your dirty oven glass and leave it to sit for 30 minutes. When the 30 minutes are up, simply wipe away!

Here is the dreaded before picture:

With the baking soda and water paste:

And after! Squeaky clean!

Photos: DIYHSHP, Ikea Fans.

To make your own glass cleaner all you need is a few common household products. So, grab an empty spray bottle and ditch that store bought spray in favour of these eco-friendly recipes!

1. Mix equal parts water and vinegar and pour into a spray bottle. Spray down any glass surface and wipe clean with crumpled newspaper.

2. Mix 2 cups warm water, 1 tbsp corn starch, 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol, 1/4 cup vinegar, and 1/2 tsp dish soap. Shake well before use.

3. Mix 2 tbsp of borax and 3 cups of water. Spray on windows and wipe away with a clean cloth. Rinse off the solution with equal parts water and vinegar.

4. Add 1 tbsp lemon juice to 1 quart warm water. Spray and wipe dry.

Photo: Snapguide.