I lightened and brightened the kitchen by changing out the countertops, adding backsplash, new paint color and changing out the sink and hardware. The look was a drastic change without having to gut the kitchen. The family room is open to the kitchen so by updating the drapery, rug and fabrics on the pillows and chair, we lightened up the space and made it flow nicely into the kitchen. Small changes that made a big impact!