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Minor
MAKEOVER
Miracles:
KITCHEN
9 ways to spiff up your
kitchen
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7.
Install hooks
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On the insides of cabinet doors, above countertops, wherever you have a
tiny bit of space to spare -- hooks are a great way to get things
organized, and to make smart use of space. Small hooks can be used to
hang oven mitts and dishtowels; heavy-duty hooks can hold pots and pans,
your favorite mugs. Go with the simple elegance of stainless
steel-finished hooks, or add a splash of color by painting your hooks.
8.
Picture it.
Hang some pictures. This might seem obvious, but it’s amazing how
often we neglect the kitchen when it comes to wall décor. Frame
your favorite photos, or your collection of kitschy postcards. Or try
these other do-it-yourself wall art
ideas. Just be sure that if you're hanging a beloved work of art
anywhere near the stove or sink (or anywhere else there's a tendency to
get food/water all over the place) you keep it well-protected behind
glass.
9.
Go green …
There’s nothing like some healthy plant life to liven up a dull
kitchen. Grow a kitchen
herb garden on your windowsill, adding a ledge if necessary. Or
cultivate a pretty houseplant or two. If you don’t get much natural
light in your kitchen, you can buy special full-spectrum plant-growing
bulbs at any hardware store; just pop one into an existing light socket,
and make sure you give your plants several hours of fake sunshine a day.
But stick with low-light-loving plants, like devil’s ivy or a spider
plant, if you want to keep your electricity bills low.
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