Being the heart of the home, the kitchen can usually become dull and boring, at least to us, the homeowners. And since it’s true that the human eye can get easily bored by looking at the same things over and over again, it’s certainly in our nature to want some change. 

But instead of making a huge investment and undergo an expensive kitchen renovation, you can try making smaller yet noticeable changes without having to break the bank. Jazzing up the kitchen can be quite easy, starting with changing your old taps with stylish mixer taps and ending with the lights. But the truth is that there are many other ways to do this without having to splurge.

Bring in Some Fresh Herbs in Appealing Modern Planters

Adding greenery to your kitchen is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to jazz it up, without a doubt. There are lots of kitchen plants you can decide to use, but nothing can be more practical for your culinary efforts than planting herbs. 

Offering eye-catching foliage and amazing smell, herbs can instantly freshen up the look of your kitchen, and not to mention the health benefits you can get from consuming herbs. But except for herbs, it is the planters that can also make or break the look of your kitchen. Luckily, nowadays, you have the chance to choose from the numerous appealing planters, out of which the self-watering ones are the most popular choices.

What we know by now is that self watering pots allow you completely forget about watering your plants. But how is this possible? How self watering planters work? Well, no matter the style, each and every self water planter has a built-in water reservoir. Designed to keep your plants and herbs healthy and hydrated, all you have to do is to fill up the water reservoir and let the herbs soak whatever water they need and when they need it. With the water level indicator that provides real-time feedback, you can basically fill the reservoir with water and forget about it for at least two weeks.

Thanks to the modular design and flexible irrigation, you have the freedom to choose a modern self water planter with clean and simple lines that can suit any interior. And the best thing about this planter is that it is made of hard-wearing materials with additional UV protection that can stand the test of time even if used outdoors throughout the year. Ranging in different sizes, you can choose a planter big enough to stand alone on the floor or a small one, that can fit even the tiniest space on your countertop.  One thing is certain, both the planter and herbs can instantly spruce up your kitchen.

Create a Statement Wall and Add Personality

Creating a statement or accent wall in the kitchen can have the same positive effect as creating one in the living room or bedroom. Painting an accent wall is one of the easiest ways to add personality to a kitchen, especially if it’s a neutral one. When choosing a colour for the wall, make sure to choose one that goes with the kitchen, but still stands apart from it.

If what you want is to create an accent wall near the kitchen appliances, you can opt for oil-based paint, but before doing anything, consult with a professional painter.

Use Gorgeous Wallpaper for a Unique Touch 

Did you know that creating an accent wall can also be achieved with the help of wallpaper?! But instead of an entire wall, you can add wallpaper only on one part of a wall. Wallpapers can have a huge impact on any room of the home, and thanks to the numerous wall paper designs, you can easily choose the one that can best meet your needs and kitchen style. 

For instance, floral wallpaper can add visual interest to a neutral kitchen with white cabinets. In a modern and contemporary style kitchen, you can choose from many abstract wall paper designs, etc. The choice is huge and so are the chances that you will find the right wallpaper style for your kitchen.

The most important thing to know before adding wallpaper is to install it away from the stovetop and basin. This is essential in order to avoid mildew and potential fire hazards. When it comes to the fabric, it is recommended to choose vinyl wallpapers as they are easy to clean and maintain. Bamboo, linen, cotton, foil, printed, flock and mylar are some of the other types of wallpapers from which you can choose. The key is finding the one that can best meet your needs.

Generally speaking, there are many ways to attach the wallpaper to the walls like peel and stick, paste the paper and paste the wall. If not sure which type to choose, consulting with a professional is essential in order to get the best of both worlds – quality and longevity. Out of all types of wallpapers, the peel and stick wallpapers are the easiest to install, remove and replace. Giving the fact that you are going to apply it in the kitchen, you can also opt for washable wallpaper for ease of maintenance.