1. Turn your pots and pans into art with a hanging rack.
2. Make a plain tea set into a clever trompe l'oeil.

3. Use bright plates for a no-commitment way to add color to a wall.
4. Add a bright backsplash.

5. Add some industrial farm chic with a repurposed basket light.
6. Turn some old boards into art!

7. Brighten up a bland fridge with patterned wallpaper or decals.

8. Or turn your refrigerator into a giant chalkboard.

9. Turn unused wall space into a colorful spice rack.

10. Create a kitchen island out of an old desk.

11. If you're really gun-shy, get bright cookware and match your hand towels.

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