14 Kitchen Updates That Cost Less Than $200

Brian Patrick Flynn, decordemon.com:
To add architectural interest to any kitchen, carry the same tile used on the backsplash up onto the rest of the walls. Hardly a budget-buster, 12" x 12" sheets of penny round tile average just $10 per square foot. Image courtesy of Brian Patrick Flynn

Anisa Darnell, Milk & Honey Home:
Open shelving is a great way to wake up a bland kitchen while creating a functional place to display your favorite dishes. Rip out a few upper cabinets and replace with unfinished pine at least 12 inches deep for plates, add wood or iron brackets, and paint everything the same color for a custom look. Image courtesy of Anisa Darnell, photo by Jennifer Kesler Photography

Brian Patrick Flynn, decordemon.com:
A small backsplash can quickly be personalized by having a favorite photo printed onto commercial-grade billboard vinyl, which is easily wipeable and flame retardant. A standard 18" x 6' print will cost approximately $200 and even a small section will add a lot of visual impact. Image courtesy of Brian Patrick Flynn

Anisa Darnell, Milk & Honey Home:
At its heart, the kitchen is a workspace making task lighting, like properly placed pendants, essential. Add style and illumination to your island or peninsula with unique pendants. Try vintage lanterns or depot lights, basket lights, hurricane pendants or even mini chandeliers. Image courtesy of Anisa Darnell, photo by Jennifer Kesler Photography