Add a unique backsplash to spruce up your kitchen

If you're bored with the style of your kitchen, but don't have the means to preform a full facelift on your main eating area, consider updating your backsplash as a way to transform your dull design into a fabulous one-of-a-kind creation.

According to the pros at Better Homes and Gardens, there are few different affordable and exciting options when it comes to enhancing your backsplash. First, be sure to choose a style that speaks to you, focusing on either mosaic tiles, warm glazes, textured tiles, patterned tiles or even beaded-board options to give the room a country cottage feel. Figure out a design that will work with your preexisting color scheme and go from there.

Another easy update involves replacing your old window treatments for shades or blinds that are modern or boast a color that stands out. From roman shades to sheer shades in a soft tone that will work to keep your kitchen bright and airy, these additions will help create a new vibe for your space for a fraction of the cost of a full-blown renovation. This will ultimately leave money in your pocket and more importantly, offer you a new appreciation for cooking.