Every time you walk into it you cannot help noticing that your kitchen looks far from glamorous or even modern. A full kitchen remodel would solve the problem but you simply don’t have that kind of cash right now. There are however some smaller, but very effective remodeling and redecorating projects you can undertake to make the space look far better than it ever did before.

The best news of all is that most of this can all be achieved in a single weekend so you’ll have a new look kitchen in less time than you would have ever thought possible.

Switch out Cabinet Hardware - The simple act of switching your old kitchen cabinet hardware for something newer and more stylish can give them a whole new look in the matter of just a few hours. Very often it is kitchen cabinet hardware that dates a kitchen, not the csbinets themselves so this is an easy fix that makes a big difference.

Update The Colors - Color trends come and go. If the colors in your kitchen are more reminiscent of the seventies than they are the twenty first century (avocados and yellows were hot back then, these days not so much) a few coats of paint in a great new shade can transform a kitchen completely. If you really want to get a fresh start why not consider having a brand new tile backsplash installed as well?

Take a Look at the Floors - Attractive area rugs can cover up small kitchen flooring imperfections perfectly. But if your floor is really starting to look awful - cracks, tears, decade old stains that no one knows what caused them - you may just have to come to terms with the idea of getting some new kitchen flooring. Vinyl is a great choice for those on a budget. The vinyl flooring available today is durable,. easy to clean and can even look like some of those pricier flooring options such as hardwood and natural stone.

Update Your Window Treatments - If you have had the same pair of cherry motif caf curtains for the past decade then it is probably time for a change. There are a huge variety of kitchen window treatments available today and any one of them will have a far greater impact on your kitchen’s transformation than you might ever have imagined possible.

Everything you need for a mini kitchen makeover can be found at Aladdin Carpet and Floors