10 Springtime Kitchen Spruce-Ups To Fit Your Style

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Whether you're looking for a simple kitchen spruce-up that'll make a big impact or considering a full kitchen upgrade, you're sure to find a fresh Springtime idea that fits your style.

Install Glass Cabinet Doors

To contrast the green lower cabinets, home builders Forge & Bow go for white upper cabinets. The glass doors act as extra storage while putting a gorgeous glassware collection on display.

Bring In The Butcher-Block

Bring in natural wood grains, even if you go for a bold hue for your main cabinets. Here, Arterberry Cooke pairs baby blue cabinets with a walnut butcher block island (which even has a mini fridge).

Ditch Upper Cabinets

Make a small space feel larger by ditching the upper cabinets. Instead go for large windows, just as Ellen Hatton of BarnesVanze Architects does in this neutral kitchen.

Add Sconce Lighting Above Sink

Add some task lighting and interest to a white kitchen by instlling unique metal sconces on the wall rather than overhead. While you're at it, consider a matching material for above the stove to tie it altogether.

Elevate Your Faucet

There's something about a brass kitchen faucet that elevates an interior. Pair it with complementary knobs and an aged brass pendant light to achieve a cohesive look.

Mix in Touches of Greenery

Bring your kitchen to life with houseplants that double as decor. You can even grow herbs like basil or cilantro to make cooking a breeze.

The Nook You've Always Wanted

Even in a small kitchen, a gathering spot near a window creates a cozy indoor-outdoor feel. “The corner orientation of the banquettes produces a view inward, toward the soul of the house, and outward, toward the river and kids playing in the yard,” says designer Alan Tanksley.

Add Chalkboard Panel

Bring personality to your space — and delight the kids in your family — by adding a chalkboard panel to the side of your refrigerator. It's a great spot to jot down your weekly grocery list.

Play With Oversized Lighting

Any room needs one statement piece that takes it to the next level, and an oversized pendant is the perfect choice.

Pile on Pattern

Like you would in a cozy bedroom, pile on prints to your heart's desire, starting with an accent wall covered in one pattern, and a colorful rug in another.