When thinking of remodeling your kitchen, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. For most people, the kitchen is one area that usually waits for many years before being updated. It can be a daunting task to remake such a complex space. 

Having the time and dedication to completely remodel a kitchen may seem tough, but it doesn't have to be. Committing to such a project means that you have to be ready to leave the kitchen to the remodelers for a significant period of time. Since you'll be without a functional kitchen in the interim, you'll need to plan alternative arrangements.

What many homeowners don't realize is that a few simple changes that require very little disruption to your daily routine can bring an old kitchen new life. Smaller projects can be tackled one at a time over the course of a longer period, and allow your family full and complete access to your kitchen in the process. However, completing smaller projects not only allows the family to have a semi-normal routine while in the midst of renovations, but it also allows you to manage your money more efficiently. Money can be stretched further and not invest as much capital upfront in large-scale renovations.

By undertaking little changes, you can bring your old kitchen into the present even on a tight budget. Making small design changes or updates to particular areas of your kitchen can allow you to build on the strong points of your existing kitchen, and also add new and exciting design features that can better pull the entire room décor together.

Repainting the walls in your kitchen can be a great way to add new life to an old room design. Adding new and light colors that play off the natural light in the room can make the entire area more inviting and lively. Choosing new wall colors can be a good start. When you complete the painting, you can top it off by choosing new towels, hot pads, placemats, tablecloths, window treatments, and chair cushions that fit your new color scheme. A fresh coat of paint and a few new trimmings can make an old room seem brand new.

Painting the ceiling of a room can be a perfect way to make something old seem new. Selecting a ceiling paint that will bring new light to your room can make all the difference in the world. You may even want to consider adding a ceiling design or texture to bring more decorative appeal to the room. The ceiling is traditionally an area that is ignored in home painting projects but a new coat of paint on the ceiling can be just what the doctor ordered. Especially in rooms like the kitchen or bathroom, the ceiling gets quite a workout from all the heat and humidity. The ceiling paint has a tendency to age and discolor faster in these rooms; you may not even realize it until you add a fresh coat of paint and see how drastically it changes the room's appearance.

Adding a new and unique backsplash to your kitchen sink and counter can be another way to give new life to an old kitchen. The humdrum appearance of your kitchen is probably due to the old standby design. Choosing a backsplash that adds color and design elements to your kitchen can breathe new life into the room. Again, you can add more design elements with your choice of curtains, tablecloths, towels, napkins and other kitchen décor.

A new countertop adds even more contemporary appeal to a kitchen and won't break the bank. Adding a nice, new and scratch-free countertop to your kitchen can make even the most practical space in the room a thing of beauty.

Changing the flooring in the kitchen is another smaller project that can often be completed within a single weekend or at least one week. New tile, laminate flooring, or hardwood can be a nice way to add a new finish to the room. There are inexpensive flooring options available these days that look and feel like they cost a bundle but will leave you with money to spare which you can put toward your next small project.

New lighting in the kitchen can be a wonderful way to add sparkle and new appeal to an older kitchen. Something as simple as adding a few new light fixtures or changing the fixtures you already have in the kitchen can update the entire look and feel of the room.