Jazz It Up: 20 Ideas for Adding Personality to Your Kitchen
This is the time of year when the heat of summer has lifted and accordingly I start spending a lot more time in the kitchen. Living in a rental, our kitchen is pretty ho-hum and doesn’t lend itself to making any large improvements, but I’m always on the hunt for great ideas to add a punch of a color and a bit of personality to jazz up the space. Have a kitchen that could use a little love? Here are 20 crafty and inexpensive ideas for adding personality to your kitchen!

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DIY Sharpie Dinnerware
Jazz up ordinary white dinnerware with polka dots or doodles. All you need to get started is basic Sharpie markers!
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Neon-Wrapped Canisters
These simple white cork-topped canisters take on a whole new funk with the addition of neon string.
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DIY Etched Glass Jars
Create beautifully personalized jars perfect for the pantry with etching cream and basic mason jars!
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Color Block Recipe Box
Stash your favorite recipes with a color block recipe box made from supplies found at any craft store. Customize the colors to match your decor!
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Mini Polaroid Magnets
Splash your fridge with a scattering of favorite photos with these mini Polaroid-inspired magnets!
Get the how-to from Ambrosia Girl./crafts-activities/diy-kitchen-ideas/#mini-polaroid-magnets -
Recovered Vintage Chairs
Take your kitchen chairs from ordinary to awesome by easily recovering them in a cool fabric!
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Sunprinted Napkins
These bold and lovely sunprint napkins are the perfect way to add a touch of color to your kitchen table.
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Kitchen Pegboard
A pegboard mounted to the kitchen wall allows you to show off your favorite kitchenwares and adds storage. Paint your favorite color to personalize the look!
Get the how-to from Apartment Therapy./crafts-activities/diy-kitchen-ideas/#kitchen-pegboard -
Decal Jars
Add a touch of whimsy and interest to basic jars with cool decals!
Get the how-to from The Painted Hive./crafts-activities/diy-kitchen-ideas/#decal-jars -
Frosted Windows
I love the charming look of these frosted windows strung with a line of photos and mementos.
Get the how-to from Sweet Peach./crafts-activities/diy-kitchen-ideas/#frosted-windows -
DIY Chalkboard Table
Have an old kitchen table that could use new life? Transform it into a chalkboard masterpiece!
Get the how-to from Design*Sponge./crafts-activities/diy-kitchen-ideas/#diy-chalkboard-table -
Paint-Dipped Chopsticks
If you have a sushi-loving household like I do, jazz up basic wood chopsticks with a dip of colorful paint!
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Chalkboard Label Jars
Take a stash of old pickle jars, give them a few coats of paint and have pretty new jars for storing kitchen staples!
Get the how-to from Creme de la Craft./crafts-activities/diy-kitchen-ideas/#chalkboard-label-jars -
DIY Chalkboard
Made from scrap wood and chalkboard paint, this awesome chalkboard is the perfect kitchen message center!
Get the how-to from Live Laugh Rowe./crafts-activities/diy-kitchen-ideas/#diy-chalkboard -
Utensil Wall Art
I am totally loving these sweet DIY art prints made with basics like art paper, markers and your printer.
Get the how-to from Terra Savvy./crafts-activities/diy-kitchen-ideas/#utensil-wall-art -
Stamped Spoon Handles
How darling is this idea?! Use old spoons, stamped and hammered to create adorable handles and drawer pulls.
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Embellished Tea Towels
Give basic white tea towels a touch of personality with embellishments of fabric and lace.
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Utensil Holders
These super fun utensil holders were made from basic plastic containers, paint and fabric.
Get the how-to from Crafts by Amanda./crafts-activities/diy-kitchen-ideas/#utensil-holders -
Painted Mason Jars
These mason jars, painted with a combinations of ModPodge and food coloring, are perfect for storing little odds and ends around the kitchen.
Get the how-to from The Crafty Scientist./crafts-activities/diy-kitchen-ideas/#painted-mason-jars -
Zinc-Inspired Letters
Skip the high price tag of similar zinc letters in specialty stores and create this 'EAT' sign from paint and cardboard letters. So cute!
Get the how-to from Sugar and Charm./crafts-activities/diy-kitchen-ideas/#zinc-inspired-letters
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