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    29 Ways To Make Your Kitchen The Coolest Room In The House

    Let's take a trip to a culinary paradise, aka your kitchen, after you score some of these great finds.

    1. To create privacy and magic in one, stick some prismatic window film onto your glass and watch your kitchen erupt with rainbows. It clings to the glass without any glues or chemicals and can be easily removed and reused multiple times.

    2. Make what seems like ice cream or sorbet right in your own kitchen, thanks to this Yonanas fruit soft-serve maker (no dairy required!). It comes with a book of 36 recipes, so you never run out of ideas.

    Promising review: "I saw one of these in action at a friend's house like five years ago and thought it was just a made-up memory, because making ice cream out of solely frozen fruit seems wild. But when I saw a TikTok about it I immediately went to Amazon and bought it. Literally this was the BEST decision of my life. I cannot believe still how amazing this thing is! It makes the creamiest, best-tasting fruit ice cream ever. It’s easy to take apart and clean, and super easy to use." —DMCKAY

    Get it from Amazon for $36.99.

    3. Garbage disposals can can pretty stinky and gross without routine cleaning, so make sure yours is in tip-top shape with some garbage disposal cleaner. A box comes with four packs, and one pack uses magical blue foam to completely rid your disposal of lingering smells and foodstuffs.

    4. Add some light to a low-lit kitchen with an under-cabinet lighting kit. These are great because they just tape onto the bottom of your cabinets, which means they're out of sight and won't damage your wall. They're also remote-controlled and have a dimmer and a timer, so you can set it and forget it.

    Reviewer's kitchen countertop is illuminated by under cabinet lights

    5. If you want a backsplash that is a focal point, use this peel-and-stick tile backsplash that has a combination of white, black, and gray horizontal tiles. This will especially look great in a kitchen with black or white cabinetry.

    6. Does your cabinetry have outdated handles? Swap 'em out for something more contemporary, like these black matte-steel cabinet pulls that would look great in any kitchen.

    7. Use a magnetized dry-erase board on your fridge to keep yourself organized without sacrificing style. You can easily keep track of all the eggs, blueberries, and other produce you'll need for your next grocery run.

    Reviewer's clear fridge board is shown

    8. Use this cabinet makeover kit to completely transform the way your cabinetry looks. Each kit provides enough white paint to cover 100 square feet of cabinet surface, which is the typical amount of an average kitchen. The paint is specially formulated for cabinetry made from wood, laminated, or metal — primed or not. It comes with all the tools needed, and you don't need any additional materials to get it done. No stripping, sanding, or priming either! It's really that easy.

    A before and after customer review photo of their wood cabinets painted white

    9. If you have some appliances that you just don't like the look of, consider a roll of stainless-steel-effect contact paper that will have them looking completely different, all for less than $20.

    10. Use a wooden stovetop cover to give yourself some additional kitchen countertop space. Instead of investing in a bulky piece of furniture that might make your kitchen feel cramped and cluttered, get something like this that will convert your stovetop to a countertop when it's not in use.

    stove with a dark wood stovetop cover with handles on top of it

    11. Is your kitchen's ceiling covered with unsightly recessed lighting? Use this trusty conversion kit to turn any existing recessed lighting into a pendant or other light fixture.

    A before and after photo showing the changes made with the conversion kit in someones kitchen

    12. Cover unsightly kitchen flooring with adhesive floor tiles. The blue, tan, and white Moroccan-inspired design looks hand painted, and the tiles are super easy to install, no grout or special tools needed.

    13. Or just add a splash of pattern to your kitchen floor with a vinyl floor mat that looks like eclectic tiles. Vinyl is the perfect material for kitchens because it's really thin (aka you won't trip over its edges) and very easy to clean.

    A gray vinyl mat with a printed tile design is shown on the floor of a kitchen

    14. Touch up wall and door scratches and nicks with a bottle of multi-surface touch-up paint. The 12 colors available are the most common paint colors you'll find in homes, and you can use the brand's free color matching tool to determine which of the colors best match your walls.

    A reviewer's chipped wall before applying the product / A reviewer's fully repaired wall after using the pain

    15. Create a special drawer for spices with a spice rack drawer organizer. It comes in a 10-foot roll that you cut to size to fit right into the drawer of your choice. The roll provides enough length to organize 30-plus full-size spice bottles.

    16. Give your countertops the look of stone with a roll of faux granite peel-and-stick paper. All you do is cut it to size (there are grid marks on the back of the paper for accurate and straight cutting) and then stick it onto your existing countertops.

    Reviewer's kitchen countertop before and after using the faux granite contact paper

    17. Or if you want something a little lighter in color, try this faux Carrara marble surface cover that also sticks right onto existing surfaces.

    18. If the grout in your kitchen is looking a little worse for wear, consider a bottle of grout cleaner to fix it right up. Grout is very porous, so stains can go pretty deep. This is a great way to take on tough ones because you spray it on and let it sit for a few minutes so it can really penetrate the surface. After that, use a brush to scrub away whatever's left over.

    19. And if no amount of cleaning will remove the grout stains, this grout pen will make it like new again. Grout is a magnet for grime, and no matter how hard you try, some stains just won't disappear. If that's the case, this will cover up to 150 feet of grout with an opaque coat of white paint.

    20. Slap a dirty/clean magnet onto your dishwasher that lets everyone know if the dishes are clean or dirty. If you live in a home with more than one person, this is an absolute must.

    21. Free up countertop space with a magnetic paper towel holder that'll stick right onto your fridge. Seriously, I actually have this thing, and it's a game-changer. I didn't know how much space my old holder was taking up until I switched to this fridge magnet one. It also looks very chic!

    22. Try a bottle of stainless steel cleaner and polisher to rid your appliances of smudges and fingerprints. It uses natural coconut oil to clean, polish, and protect stainless steel surfaces from streaks, smudges, and residue.

    A customer review photo showing before and after using the polish on their oven

    23. Love to entertain but don't have the necessary storage space for your stemware? Install an under-cabinet wineglass holder so they're easily accessible but not taking up countertop or cabinet space.

    Metal wire frame holding upside wine glasses

    24. Keep a practical cereal dispenser for your countertop or in your pantry if you're really into cereal but not necessarily the various boxes it comes in. Now you'll have the perfect bowl ready to go with the twist of a knob. 

    Check out a TikTok of the cereal dispenser in action. 

    Promising review: "We have three kids and a very small kitchen with very little cabinet/counter space!!! We used to keep our cereal boxes on top of our refrigerator, but I've been trying to declutter and also come up with a solution for our kids to be able to get their own cereal in the mornings. THIS IS IT!!!! It looks great on our counter, and we have very little space, so it fits just right! This has been the perfect solution to giving our kids the independence they need to get their own breakfast! It has been a lifesaver!!! Love it!!!" —tenle

    Get it from Amazon for $28.42

    25. If you love fresh pasta and want to make it yourself, try this easy Philips compact pasta maker. It automatically kneads and extrudes up to three servings of fresh pasta in just 18 minutes, and can make spaghetti, penne or fettuccini. It even comes with a recipe book for inspiration. 

    You can buy an additional set of discs to make angel hair, pappardelle, tagliatelle, and lasagna. 

    Promising review: "I was just as skeptical as you are. I, too, have been doing the old school — make the dough, roll it out, run it through a pasta machine, etc. — method. It's a production, all for AMAZING pasta. With this, you put the ingredients in, push a button, and watch for AMAZING pasta to be extruded. I had hoped I'd be able to multitask a bit more, but it extrudes so fast there isn't much time for other tasks between cutting it. But I think that seems reasonable. The other thing to consider is that you have to be VERY exact with the measurements of the ingredients. I've found weighing them works best. The recipes in the included book work great. Don't use other pasta recipes not developed for this machine unless you are up for some experimentation. The dough will be drier than the traditional method and has to be to feed through the auger and extrude properly. So it also does take a bit longer to cook than traditional fresh pasta, but when it's done it's that same amazing taste and texture!" —Conversio

    Get it from Amazon for $179.95 (available in black or white).

    26. Pancake breakfasts will be super easy, thanks to this Whiskware pancake batter mixer. Just pour all your batter ingredients into the bottle, shake it to mix it together, and then pour the batter from the bottle directly onto your hot cooking surface. 

    Someone holding the Whiskware Pancake Batter Mixer with BlenderBall Wire Whisk
    Someone pouring out batter from the Whiskware Pancake Batter Mixer with BlenderBall Wire Whisk
    Amazon

    When making pancakes, just pour all the ingredients directly into the bottle, shake it up, and then squeeze the batter directly onto your pan or griddle. It couldn't be easier!

    Promising review: "This is the best breakfast invention after the waffle maker. LOVE IT! As someone who makes pancakes or waffles three to four times a week (my kids are pretty spoiled, but breakfast is key to getting through the first part of the school day), this is the easiest and fastest way to get that done. I just add everything to the bottle, shake, and pour into the waffle maker or griddle. When I am done, just add some water, shake again, empty, and then place everything in the dishwasher." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

    27. If you live for grapes, try this life-changing Oxo Tot Grape Cutter so that you can cut down the time it takes to prep grapes for eating. It also works with cherry tomatoes, olives, and other tiny, circular produce.

    Watch a mom quartering grapes in a flash with this tool on TikTok.

    Oh, and it's not just for grapes! It's also perfect for cherry tomatoes, berries, olives, and many reviewers say it works on a variety of fruits!

    Promising review: "I was hesitant to get this because I'm trying to get rid of things we don't use much. However, my toddler loooves grapes now and I just got tired of cutting each individual grape into quarters. It cuts them incredibly fast and well. We've also started to use it for grape tomatoes and blackberries and that's been saving us a bunch of time as well! Clean up is easy: we just easily take it apart and put it in the dishwasher" —Tristin Allen

    Get it from Amazon for $8.98+ (available in two colors).

    28. Try an aesthetically pleasing, minimalist fruit bowl that doubles as a secret colander. Because it's on a pedestal, moisture will automatically slide down out of the bowl, so fruits and veggies will dry thoroughly. 

    Check out a TikTok of the colander in action. 

    Promising review: "I love the way this looks on my counter. It is sturdy and holds all the fruit that I purchase in a week just perfectly." —Jami Lively

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors).

    29. And make your bulk grains the star of the kitchen with this absolutely gorgeous glass rice dispenser. The lid's airtight, and it comes with a glass measuring cup.

    A small and large rice dispenser is shown

    This is about to be you every time you step in your kitchen:

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