• Clever kitchen ideas make cooking easier.kitchen image by Rich Johnson from Fotolia.com
  
  Beautifying your kitchen while making it more efficient doesn't have to cost a fortune. There are a number of do-it-yourself projects that can help you create a whole new look for your kitchen while eliminating clutter and making it a more resourceful area. By executing a few clever kitchen ideas, you can create the attractive working kitchen of your dreams.
  
  

Decorate Cabinets

• Revamp your cabinets with frames and upholstery.Modern kitchen and dining table image by MAXFX from Fotolia.com
  
  If you want to give your old kitchen cabinets a new, updated look without the expense of replacing them, redecorate your existing cabinets. Use picture frames and upholstery fabrics to create an eclectic aesthetic. Measure your cabinets to establish what size frames you'll need, cut and attach appropriately sized pieces desired fabric, and apply them to the front of your cabinets to transform your kitchen into a stylish, contemporary space.
  
  

Islands

• Center kitchen islands create additional food prep areas.the kitchen. image by guiney from Fotolia.com
  
  If you are lacking counter space or food preparation areas in your kitchen, a clever remedy is to add a kitchen Island. An island can be built into the center of your kitchen floor and remain stationary, or you can purchase a mobile kitchen island that can be wheeled in and out of the kitchen whenever you need it. A solid counter or chopping block surface on top becomes additional food prep space, and shelves, drawers or cabinets beneath the counter provide extra storage.
  
  

Pot Racks

• Pot racks reduce kitchen and cabinet clutter.professional cooking range with pot image by Canakris from Fotolia.com
  
  Whether you are looking to give your kitchen a restaurant look or you simply need extra storage space for pots and pans, hanging pot racks provide an efficient solution. Install a hanging pot rack over your stove or even from the center of the ceiling for a professional kitchen effect and additional storage.
  
  

Lazy Susan

• If shuffling through items in your cabinets is a problem, try adding lazy Susan accessories to cabinets, pantries and counter tops. A lazy Susan is any variation of a round shelf that spins around a center base, providing easier access to items that might otherwise be stuck in the back of a cabinet or shelf.
  
  

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