{"id":89659,"date":"2016-10-07T02:00:20","date_gmt":"2016-10-07T09:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=89659"},"modified":"2016-10-06T17:21:27","modified_gmt":"2016-10-07T00:21:27","slug":"cheap-ways-to-upgrade-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/cheap-ways-to-upgrade-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"Chic (and Cheap) Ways to Upgrade Your Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A super chic upgrade for your kitchen doesn&#8217;t mean you need to put a dent in your wallet. There a plenty of ways you can easily spruce up your cooking space!<\/p>\n<p>It can be as simple as adding a fun backsplash or switching up the way you store things. Try to create an illusion of more space and add decor that looks way more expensive than it is. Here are a few ways you can jazz up your kitchen while keeping your budget in tact.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/06160230\/laundry-backsplash-lemonthistle-16061022-530x800.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\" wp-image-90724 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/06160230\/laundry-backsplash-lemonthistle-16061022-530x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/06160230\/laundry-backsplash-lemonthistle-16061022-530x800.jpg 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/06160230\/laundry-backsplash-lemonthistle-16061022-530x800-159x222.jpg 159w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/06160230\/laundry-backsplash-lemonthistle-16061022-530x800-164x230.jpg 164w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/06160230\/laundry-backsplash-lemonthistle-16061022-530x800-436x610.jpg 436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.remodelaholic.com\/metal-ceiling-tile-backsplash\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chic Backsplash<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Adding a fun accent to your kitchen can be as simple as using ceiling tiles as a backsplash. It&#8217;s not a difficult DIY project, plus\u00a0it&#8217;ll make the room look<em> so<\/em> much\u00a0more glamorous. It&#8217;s just the addition your home has been needing.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26140523\/IMG_5859.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89670 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26140523\/IMG_5859.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5859\" width=\"500\" height=\"798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26140523\/IMG_5859.jpg 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26140523\/IMG_5859-139x222.jpg 139w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26140523\/IMG_5859-144x230.jpg 144w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26140523\/IMG_5859-382x610.jpg 382w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thriftydecorchick.com\/2016\/03\/diy-upper-and-lower-cabinet-lighting.html\" target=\"_blank\">Cabinet Accent Lighting<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>The fanciest kitchens have under-cabinet lighting, and there&#8217;s a way you can easily install this on your own, too. All you need is a strip of LED lighting to give the room an instant upgrade.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26141301\/Kitchen_Update_5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\" size-full wp-image-89673 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26141301\/Kitchen_Update_5.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen_Update_5\" width=\"500\" height=\"763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26141301\/Kitchen_Update_5.jpg 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26141301\/Kitchen_Update_5-145x222.jpg 145w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26141301\/Kitchen_Update_5-151x230.jpg 151w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26141301\/Kitchen_Update_5-400x610.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/theeffortlesschic.com\/effortless-kitchen-update\/\" target=\"_blank\">Updated Drawer Pulls<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Whether you buy new ones or simply paint over your existing knobs and drawer pulls, this small adjustment can make a big difference. In this example from The Effortless Chic, a can of copper spray paint gives\u00a0a more vintage feel to the drawers.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26141817\/IMG_1782.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89678 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26141817\/IMG_1782.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1782\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26141817\/IMG_1782.jpg 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26141817\/IMG_1782-159x222.jpg 159w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26141817\/IMG_1782-164x230.jpg 164w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26141817\/IMG_1782-436x610.jpg 436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.creatingreallyawesomefunthings.com\/door-organizer-upgrade\/\" target=\"_blank\">Unique Storage Solutions<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>A cluttered kitchen is no good, so you might as well come up with some fun and creative storage options. Instead of adding\u00a0a magnetic knife strip to the wall (boring!), why not arrange the items you use the most on a door?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26142345\/DIY-Black-and-White-Kitchen-with-Butcher-Block-and-Open-Shelves.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\" size-full wp-image-89684 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26142345\/DIY-Black-and-White-Kitchen-with-Butcher-Block-and-Open-Shelves.jpg\" alt=\"DIY+Black+and+White+Kitchen+with+Butcher+Block+and+Open+Shelves\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26142345\/DIY-Black-and-White-Kitchen-with-Butcher-Block-and-Open-Shelves.jpg 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26142345\/DIY-Black-and-White-Kitchen-with-Butcher-Block-and-Open-Shelves-148x222.jpg 148w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26142345\/DIY-Black-and-White-Kitchen-with-Butcher-Block-and-Open-Shelves-153x230.jpg 153w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26142345\/DIY-Black-and-White-Kitchen-with-Butcher-Block-and-Open-Shelves-407x610.jpg 407w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/wearethebrauns.com\/journal\/2015\/11\/our-kitchen-remodel\" target=\"_blank\">Open Shelving<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Installing open shelving isn&#8217;t hard, and it can truly make a difference in a space. It provides storage and is also a great way to decoratively display your best pieces. It\u00a0doesn&#8217;t seem nearly as bulky as cabinetry, but it serves the same purpose.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26142933\/tamsin12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89691 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26142933\/tamsin12.jpg\" alt=\"tamsin12\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26142933\/tamsin12.jpg 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26142933\/tamsin12-166x222.jpg 166w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26142933\/tamsin12-172x230.jpg 172w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26142933\/tamsin12-457x610.jpg 457w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bloodandchampagne.com\/heres-what-a-farmers-farmhouse-looks-like\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hang Pots &amp; Pans<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Hanging your pots and pans is not only practical, it&#8217;s also super adorable. If you&#8217;re looking to create a super homey feel, this is the way to go!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26144120\/52ebcdd5111acx900.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\" size-full wp-image-89694 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26144120\/52ebcdd5111acx900.jpg\" alt=\"52ebcdd5111ac$!x900\" width=\"500\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26144120\/52ebcdd5111acx900.jpg 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26144120\/52ebcdd5111acx900-145x222.jpg 145w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26144120\/52ebcdd5111acx900-150x230.jpg 150w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26144120\/52ebcdd5111acx900-397x610.jpg 397w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stylemepretty.com\/vault\/image\/1363659\" target=\"_blank\">Chandelier<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>The quickest way to dress up a space? Adding a glam AF light fixture, of course. So, if you&#8217;re hoping to take your space from drab to fab <em>real quick\u00a0<\/em>get a sparkly chandelier in there, stat.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26144601\/DIY-Coffee-Bar-Cart-a-rustic-take-on-the-classic-bar-cart-build-it-yourself-and-use-it-for-coffee-14-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89696 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26144601\/DIY-Coffee-Bar-Cart-a-rustic-take-on-the-classic-bar-cart-build-it-yourself-and-use-it-for-coffee-14-1.jpg\" alt=\"DIY-Coffee-Bar-Cart-a-rustic-take-on-the-classic-bar-cart-build-it-yourself-and-use-it-for-coffee-14-1\" width=\"500\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26144601\/DIY-Coffee-Bar-Cart-a-rustic-take-on-the-classic-bar-cart-build-it-yourself-and-use-it-for-coffee-14-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26144601\/DIY-Coffee-Bar-Cart-a-rustic-take-on-the-classic-bar-cart-build-it-yourself-and-use-it-for-coffee-14-1-150x222.jpg 150w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26144601\/DIY-Coffee-Bar-Cart-a-rustic-take-on-the-classic-bar-cart-build-it-yourself-and-use-it-for-coffee-14-1-155x230.jpg 155w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26144601\/DIY-Coffee-Bar-Cart-a-rustic-take-on-the-classic-bar-cart-build-it-yourself-and-use-it-for-coffee-14-1-412x610.jpg 412w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/freshmommyblog.com\/diy-coffee-bar-cart\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bar Cart<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Whether you&#8217;re serving coffee or some bubbly, you need a bar cart in your life.\u00a0It&#8217;ll be a functional and much needed addition to your space.<\/p>\n<p>xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"A super chic upgrade for your kitchen doesn't mean you need to put a dent ...","author":534189,"featured_media":89699,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16],"tags":[],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26145335\/kitchen-2-660x400.jpg","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/26145335\/kitchen-2.jpg","formated_date":"October 7, 2016","category_name":"Style","category_icon":"","author_name":"","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#f7b4f5","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89659"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/534189"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=89659"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89659\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/89699"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=89659"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=89659"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=89659"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}