The quick and easy ways to add a splash of colour to your kitchen for a spring home refresh (aff)
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These simple items gave my kitchen a fresh seasonal lift without a complete makeover.
Every year when the days start getting lighter and there’s that first hint of warmth in the air, I feel the urge to give my kitchen a little refresh. I don’t mean a full renovation just a few quick, affordable swaps that instantly make the space feel brighter and more in tune with spring. This year, I focused on adding pops of colour and upgrading a few everyday essentials, and I’m genuinely amazed at the difference it’s made.
Salter British bakes digital kitchen scale
If you’re looking for an easy way to inject colour without committing to anything permanent, small countertop appliances are the way to go. I picked up the Salter British bakes digital kitchen scale and it’s such a cheerful addition to my worktop. The soft pastel shade is perfect for spring bright enough to stand out, but subtle enough not to overpower the space.
Salter multicoloured chopping board set
Another quick update that’s made a surprising visual impact is the Salter multicoloured four-piece chopping board set. I didn’t realise how dull my old chopping boards looked until I swapped them out. The mix of colours adds a playful, fresh feel to the kitchen especially when they’re stacked together or sitting out ready to use.
Salter offers free shipping on orders over £15 or £3.99 standard delivery charge for orders under £15.
Everyday knife block set
For a slightly bigger update, I decided to replace my mismatched old knives with the everyday six-piece knife block gift box. This felt like a proper kitchen glow-up moment.The streamlined block instantly made my countertop look tidier and more put together. It’s amazing how much visual clutter old utensils can create.
Viners offers free delivery for orders over £40 or standard delivery charges of £4.50 for under £40.
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