SIMPLE SPRING KITCHEN REFRESH

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Refreshing the kitchen after the long winter months is both a necessity and a delight!

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Let me take you along to see my process for my simple Spring kitchen refresh, and my 7 steps to lighten and brighten this space.

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But first . . . a BEFORE shot.

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1 – REVIVE, PAINT, TOUCH UP Painting the peninsula was such a quick and easy change that made a huge impact on how the kitchen feels.

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2 – REMOVE HEAVY/BULKY ITEMS OR LAYERS I wanted something lighter and with more of an antique vibe.

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3 – SCRUB APPLIANCES AND SINK The next thing I did to refresh my kitchen was to give the appliances and sink a good scrub.

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SWIPE UP TO READ MORE

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