4 DIY Projects to Update Your Kitchen

DIY projects are an enjoyable and creative way to improve both the aesthetics and functionality of your kitchen. These ideas allow any homeowner to tailor their kitchen to their specific preferences, from upgrading storage solutions to redesigning and improving the kitchen’s surfaces.

Tackling kitchen projects on your own is an excellent way to not only give yourself a sense of accomplishment, but also to increase the value of the space. With a little time and effort, DIY enthusiasts can make their kitchen a more efficient and appealing space while staying within their budget.

DIY Farmhouse Table

This farmhouse table is built to withstand the test of time. This table, made by Emily Burmeister, is made using solid wood planks and plywood for the top and a wooden X-shaped base. It has a great look as it is, but the instructions are flexible enough for you to add your own personal touches to fit your kitchen style. Gather your materials before you begin, including wooden planks of various widths, plywood, stain, sanding blocks, and 3 ft galvanized pipe.

To give her own table a personal touch, she designed a chevron table top, but you could change this pattern to another option that better suits your tastes. She chose a gray stain to complement the farmhouse aesthetic, but you can change this if a different color stain or paint would be more appropriate for your kitchen.

DIY Concrete Countertops

Adding a concrete top layer to your countertops is a great way to update outdated laminate and make them more durable. Concrete countertops work well with industrial kitchens but also look fantastic in modern, contemporary, and farmhouse kitchen styles. You can vary the look of the concrete by adding coloring to the mix or leaving it the standard gray color.

This project is a good one for anyone, even people who are just starting their DIY journey. The project instructions guide you step-by-step and provide visuals so that you know exactly what the project should look like at every stage.

DIY Industrial Rolling Cart

Rolling carts are ideal for extra storage in kitchens, particularly for decorative items or attractive dishware that should not be hidden away. This sturdy design allows it to hold heavier items, such as cookware and appliances. The rolling design allows for easy repositioning in the area where these heavy items are needed. Because of its attractive and versatile design, this cart is also useful for adding storage to other rooms.

This project is most likely not suitable for inexperienced DIYers. It does require extensive materials and intermediate woodworking skills, but this project is so carefully conceived and documented that it provides good instructions and pictures so that you will know exactly what to do next. When you are finished, you will have a stunning rolling cart that you can use to elevate any room in your home.

DIY Subway Tile Backsplash

The question of whether subway tile is “still in” is hotly debated in the home design community. We believe that it will always be a classic choice due to its simple shape and the wide range of sizes, colors, and materials from which these tiles can be made. For this tutorial, the resident DIYer used the most classic color of subway tiles, white. This will give their kitchen a clean and simple style. The grout color, a dark warm gray, works well with the dark gray countertops and gives the kitchen an industrial vibe.

This is a straightforward project, but it requires an intermediate skill level. While laying the tiles is relatively easy, you need to have some experience with a wet saw and measuring and cutting the tiles around outlets and edges. Once you are finished laying out and grouting the tiles, they must be allowed to dry to apply a final sealer. The sealer does need to be reapplied at least once a year to protect the grout from discoloration and deterioration.