If you're like me, and LOVE DIY then you'll love these easy kitchen upgrade ideas for staying on a budget!

1. Add a colorful accent rug. 

Whether your kitchen is bright and airy, or bold and rustic, a colorful accent rug can tie a room together and keep your eyes moving around the room! Here is a link to a similar rug to the one pictured for less than $200→Accent Rug

2. Implement creative storage. 

Keeping your counter spaces empty and clean will make your kitchen look bigger and more inviting, tension rods are a CHEAP and clever way to go→Tension  Rods

3. Paint or Replace lighting fixtures.

Shop→HERE for some unique new fixtures that are less than $100!

4. Update OR Paint Hardware. 

Check out these AMAZING pieces→KNOBS!

5. GRANITE PAINT! 

One of the BIGGEST expenses when doing a kitchen overhaul is usually the counter tops right?! WRONG! Shop this paint and get new counter tops for less than $100!→GRANITE

6. Peel and Stick Backsplash. 
This hack is super easy, and just takes some patience and a steady hand, here are some of my favorites!→Backsplash!