Ways to Spruce Up your Kitchen Decor!

When looking for a home, kitchens are one of the first things people either fall in love with or absolutely despise! Decor and fixtures mean everything when it comes to the way your ideal kitchen looks. Having the right look will make or break your homes style.

COLOR, COLOR, COLOR!


Using colors are a fun way to bring your kitchen to life. You can either add an accent wall, or small pops of color. Either way will bring your kitchen from drab to fab! One way to spruce up your kitchen is using accent pieces around the room. If your kitchen is all white, then bright, vibrant pieces that are either blue or yellow will make your kitchen pop and give it that vibrant look with minimal effort!

Shelving Units


Every piece of wall space in your kitchen is prime real estate that needs to be used. It’s a great way to add additional storage and give a more dynamic look to your kitchen space. Try lining the walls of the shelving unit with wallpaper or paint. It gives it the decorative touch you needed while being functional as well!

Modern Faucets


Faucets don’t seem like a big deal but trust us, they are! Having the right kind of touchless faucet in your kitchen not only looks good, but helps with the flow of your kitchen decor. Going with something more modern and sleek gives your kitchen a look that most people will easily fall in love with. If ever looking to sell your home, having high-end fixtures are on most buyers “must have” list!

Chalkboard Wall


Chalkboard paint has become extremely popular in recent years. It’s a great way to add a dynamic look to any room. Using it as an accent wall will bring any kitchen to life. The great thing about chalkboard paint is you can write on it! Use your wall to write recipes, make a daily schedule for your kids, or a doodle wall. Either way you look at it, it’s fun, entertaining and looks amazing in every kitchen!

High-End Appliances


When building your dream kitchen, most of us will go with higher end appliances vs old ones. It’s simple; they just look so much better. Having the right appliances in your kitchen such as modern toasters will make or break the look of it. Stainless steel is a popular choice when creating a more modern look in your kitchen. It also goes with almost all decor ideas!

Having the right kitchen decor can go a long way. Utilizing your space, and creating a vibrant, fun, and sleep look will make your kitchen the talk of your neighborhood!

Colorful Stools


If you have a big island, adding stools to it creates more seating and it’s better for entertaining guests. Typically, stools come in either silver, black or brown. Can you say BORING?! With everything becoming more modern, it’s now easier to find colorful stools. Want to save some money? Sand down your old stools and add a fun color to match your kitchen. This pop of color is a great way to make your decor shine in your kitchen and doesn’t take much work!

5 DIY products to clean your kitchen with!

Who absolutely loves cleaning their home? Some may say yes but most of us will have to pass on the excitement of keeping a clean house. Not only is the keep up tough but buying cleaning products gets extremely expensive. To save money why not make your own? Check out these 4 DIY cleaning products that are a MUST have.

1. Glass Cleaner

Glass cleaner may not seem expensive but when you have most of the products in your pantry, why go out and spend $4-$6 on a name brand that won’t last as long.

What you’ll need:

  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup white or cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol 70% concentration

Combine all these ingredients into a spray bottle and shake it up.

Tip: Make sure you wipe the glass in a circular motion to avoid streaking.

2. All Natural Kitchen Cleaner

This kitchen cleaner is non-toxic and smells absolutely amazing! No more breathing in toxic fumes.

What you’ll need:

  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 drops tea tree oil (optional)
  • 3 drops grapefruit essential oil (optional)

Tip: Although optional, using the essential oils will give the cleaner a light and, fresh smell.

3. Homemade Disinfectant Wipes

These homemade wipes may be the most essential cleaning product needed in kitchens across the world. Most stores carry the wipes for a minimum of $3 a pack. The price doesn’t seem to overwhelming until you realize just how quickly you go through them and how easy they are to make!

What you’ll need:

  • Empty “wipe” type of container (baby wipe containers or large mason jars will work)
  • 15 and 20 squares of scrap fabric to use for the wipes ( t-shirt scraps or even old dish towels)
  • 1 cup of water
  • ¼ cup of white vinegar
  • 8 drops of any essential oil of your choice.

First you’ll place the rags in your container. Next combine all of your wet ingredients in a mixing bowl. Pour all of your ingredients into the container with the wipes and let it soak. That’s it! Your wipes are ready to use.

Tip: When the rags are done being used, you can easily throw them in the laundry and reuse them for the next batch!

4. Homemade Liquid Dish Soap

Raise your hand if you’re sick of buying store bought dish soap that doesn’t get the job completely done! You’re in luck. This DIY dish soap is going to bring your dish washing game to the next level.

What you’ll need:

  • Recycled dish soap container
  • ½ cup warm distilled water
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • ½ cup Dr. Bronner’s Sal Suds
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Essential Oils (Optional)

Mix the distilled water and kosher salt. Stir the salt until it dissolves. In a separate bowl, combine the vinegar, sal suds, and lemon juice. Combine it with the salt water mixture and stir until thick.

Pour mixture into a dish soap container and vola! You just made your own dish soap!

5. Homemade oven cleaner

Who has trouble getting their oven clean? It’s not the easiest job and without the right cleaning products, you’ll be scrubbing leftover food for days.

What you’ll need:

  • ½ cup of baking soda
  • 2-3 tablespoons of water
  • Vinegar
  • Spray bottle

Yup, that’s it! Mix the two so it makes a paste and spread it all over your oven. Let it rest overnight. The next day pour some vinegar into a spray bottle and spray down your oven. The baking soda will foam up and all you have to do is wipe and rinse. A simple cleaning solution that gets the job done!

5 Appliances your home can’t live without!

Cooking at home is going to save you so much money vs eating out all of the time. Most of us eat out for convenience but what if we told you that it can be convenient to eat at home too? That’s right! With the right appliances, cooking at home just became so much easier. Your everyday struggle of preparing food is no longer a struggle. We’ve compiled 5 appliances you must have in your kitchen to make cooking at home more enjoyable!

Food Processor


Food processor’s are a major necessities in the household. It has multiple blades and attachments that enable you to grate, shred, chop, mince etc. The great thing about this appliance is that you can chop up any food make it much easier than the traditional way of using a knife. Thes best food processor to get is one with lids and a wide-feeding tube, along with versatile blades. We promise this is going to go over so much better than that dull set of knives you have!

Juicer


Nothing sounds better than fresh squeezed orange juice, but who has time to physically stand there to squeeze a tone of oranges for one glass of juice? A juicer is an electronic machine that helps extract juice from fruits, vegetables, leafy greens and herbs in an easy and simple manner. When it’s time to buy a juicer, make sure it’s easy to use, effortless to clean, and durable!

Microwave


We know, this sounds like a no brainer but some people don’t like using microwaves. Food just comes out so much better in the oven or toaster oven. With that being said, most of us really enjoy CONVENIENCE! Microwaves provide exactly that! They’re super simple and user friendly; anyone can use them! Microwaves can be used to warm up or cook a variety of types of food. If you’re looking to warm up something quickly but don’t have a ton of time, then make your microwave your best kitchen friend!

Slow Cooker


Slow cookers are a gift from the gods, especially for people who are extremely busy! When you are gone all day long, the last thing you want to do is cook. The great thing about a slow cooker just throw all your ingredients in it, set the temp to low, and leave for the day. Slow cookers are great for stews, one-pot meals and potluck dinners. Cooking an amazing meal for your family just got so much easier!

Electric Kettle


Fresh hot water for tea on a nice night is extremely relaxing. An electric kettle is a great way to get boiling hot water in no time. What’s the best kind of electric kettle? An energy efficient kettle is extremely easy to use and the best of the best. Make sure whichever kettle you buy tells you the speed of boiling, size and weight. Also check to see how many cups of tea or coffee it can make at once.

Inexpensive Bedroom Upgrades

Let’s face it, some of us have these amazing bedrooms that look like a magazine cover and some of us have, well… this:

Making major upgrades to your room can get extremely expensive, but it doesn’t have to be! Small upgrades that don’t make you look at your bank account and scream, is possible! Taking some simple steps and a little imagination will transform your room to the chic oasis you’ve been dreaming of!

Rearrange your room

This seems like a no brainer right? Wrong! Rearranging your room can be rough, especially if the space is small BUT it can still be done. Something as simple as repositioning your bed can create a more peaceful resting area and add the little differences that you need.

GET RID OF IT, ALL OF IT!

No seriously. The clutter in your room is making a huge impact on your space. Stop leaving your clothes on the bed and either put them away or donate them. If you have a lot of furniture in your room, downsize. Furniture takes up a ton of space and do we really need more than a bed, dresser and nightstand? Most likely not. Opt in for smaller pieces that don’t take up as much space. You’ll have room to do more and a much cleaner space.

Add Wallpaper


No no, I don’t mean wallpaper like your great grandma had in her house back in the 80s, I mean add wallpaper to your furniture. Sounds crazy right? But it’s such a great way to bring some color and character to any piece. Adding wallpaper to your dresser drawers turns a plain piece into a fun,and chic accent piece. Here is a step by step on how to amp up your role dresser!

Pillows, Pillows and more pillows!


Throw pillows will easily transform your room into a lavish paradise. The great thing about pillows is that they come in all shapes and sizes which adds a ton on character to your space. You can find inexpensive ones here. Your bed should be a place for relaxation and what’s more relaxing than diving into a heaping pile of plush pillows?

Use a bold mirror


Mirrors aren’t just for checking yourself out. They also make great statement pieces for your bedroom decor. Mirrors tend to reflect light and make rooms feel much bigger making them work great in a small space. Don’t have the money to buy a new mirror? Check out these fun mirror upgrades that are extremely inexpensive and easy to do. Your old mirror will look brand new in no time!

Change the Paint!


Adding some paint to your walls can be a major improvement within itself and it’s not even expensive! Even something light like a pastel pink can go a long way. It’s not too bold, but not boring and it brings life to your walls that you didn’t even know existed! Don’t believe me? Look how chic and trendy this room looks. The pink walls play off the sleek, simple decor beautifully!

Frame your artwork


Framing all of your random pieces of art will make your room look like an art gallery…and that’s not a bad thing! You can pick up cheap frames almost anywhere and make a masterpiece on your wall. The great thing about artwork is ANYTHING can be considered art which means you can make it yourself!

Mount your furniture..


Most of us have a ton of wallspace that we don’t even use. Go to the store, grab some decorative but sturdy shelves. You can put a drawer safe on the shelves for your small valuables, books or even fun decorations. It not only gives you extra storage but makes for a fun accent piece.

Living in a small space? Here are 4 ways to maximize your storage.

Do you have tons of “must haves” in your home that you just can’t get rid of? Knowing where to store all of your household items can get tricky. Living in a small space is already tough but when you don’t have a home for everything you own, things tend to get a little more cluttered. We’ve come up with 4 ways to maximize your storage and instantly declutter your home and help you live a clutter free life!

1. Mount your dish rack


Mounting your dish rack to the wall is a game changer. Most dish racks take up serious real estate creating mass amounts of clutter and eliminating much needed space for things like meal prep! Lucky for us, we can now buy dish racks that are ready to mount. Throw a towel down to catch the extra drippings and BOOM! You have just created more kitchen counter space.

2. Build shelves along the parameter of your ceiling


We never think about the prime real estate that is below our ceilings. You have about 12 inches of wall space that is rarely ever used…until now. Put that space to use and install shelving units along the parameter of your ceiling. It’s a great space for books, or fun decorations. It’s a sure way to create storage without the clutter and it happens to look super chic and trendy!

3. Buy or build a bed frame with drawers


Who doesn’t need more drawer space for excessive amount of clothes they own? Enough drawers is rare to have no matter what room it is in your home. In terms of your bedroom, having drawer space underneath your bed would allow you to store seasonal clothing, shoes or your absurd collection of purses. No more stuffing those things in a bag in your closet and having to dig them out. Bed frame drawers allow for more storage without taking up more space. They’re also a great way to stay organized! Check out this step by step to building a bed frame with drawers!

4. Add risers to your bed or your couch!

Propping your bed up on risers is a cheap trick to creating more storage space in your bedroom. These little pieces give your bed a boost and make it easy to fit any storage container underneath. Don’t want the risers to show? Get a long enough comforter or bed skirt to cover it. No one will ever know what’s really under your bed!

Living in a small space can be tough, but with the right preparation and design skills, your space will transform into the best little home you’ve ever imagined.

Spring decorating tips that won’t break the bank!

Winter has ended, the sun is shining but your home feels extremely “cold.” There is no better time than spring to spruce up your home for the warmer months to come. There are so many fun, vibrant ways to brighten up your home without spending thousands of dollars. The great thing about spring decor is that it usually works for the summer as well, making your decor in season for at least 4 months!

Flowers are a great and cheap way to incorporate fun,vibrant colors in your home decor. A pop of color as a centerpiece or focal point in any room goes a long way. Stick with one kind of flower for consistency and accent with it in various parts of your home. You can go to your local flower shop or grocery store and find an abundance of in season flowers that will be perfect for the springtime. Fresh cut flowers are the way to go and bring elegance to any space.

Throw pillows are super interchangeable throughout the seasons. Accent pillows can be found in most department stores and they’re usually not too expensive. Typically if you go to a home department store or shop online, you can find pillows in sets of 2 for no more than $25.00. The great thing with pillows is that you can keep them and use them the following year. Pillows are a great way to bring color to any room and it’s an easy upgrade the goes a long way. Want to save even more money? Make your own pillow cases with patterns that you love! This way you can reuse the same pillows and just throw a new pillow cover on them when the season changes!

Bright vibrant rugs will bring any room full circle. The great thing about rugs is that they’re so versatile and bring so much dimension to a room. The right rug with the right pop of color can create a completely new look to your room. If you have a lot of browns in your house such as hardwood floors, or brown furniture, throwing down a rug that has blues or yellows will not only complement the brown but also add that spring color pop that you’ve been longing for. You can find some great choices for rugs here.

These different decorating tips will give any home the simple, yet elegant upgrade that it needs for the spring and summer season. Remember, you don’t have to spend a ton of money to make upgrade your room decor. A few little touches will go further than you think…