Kitchen Updates To Get Done Before Christmas

14 Dec

Written By Sarah

With Christmas rapidly approaching, you may be considering getting the house ready for the festive season so you can greet family and friends for food, drinks, and swapping presents. But with the big day only a matter of weeks away, it’s unlikely you will have time for any major renovations.

A gorgeous period home can’t be renovated in a rush, and major projects such as new kitchens can take months to plan properly. However, you can make some changes to the kitchen that are fairly hassle-free and need relatively little investment.

The kitchen is usually the heart of the home and the busiest room in the house, and none more so than at Christmas, with every countertop, sink, and hob in use while cooking up a feast for your family. We have a look at five quick kitchen updates to get done before Christmas.

Switch up your lighting

This simple refresh can instantly update the feel of the apse in the kitchen, and make it much easier to work in. Consider adding a row of metallic pendant lights over the kitchen island, or spotlights or under cabinet lighting to illuminate food preparation areas.

Declutter

Even the most organised of people will find that kitchen cupboards can become cluttered, particularly as you stock up for Christmas. Sort through your pantry and cupboards, replace out of date spices and herbs, and check cookware is all in good working order.

Change up your splashback

If you don’t feel comfortable tiling, then look at self-adhesive splashbacks made from toughened glass to add a decorative element to the sink area. They’re durable and strong, and easy to install.