Sometimes you spend so much time in a room that you stop seeing it -- like your kitchen. You don't notice you dishtowels fraying, or your once pink sponge disintegrating into a gray bacteria sink creature. Then one day you look around and realize the heart of your home is drab.


Fortunately it's a snap to snazz up your kitchen in a jiffy. Start with a good scrubbing, getting the scary dust bunnies out from under the stove and refrigerator. Then swing out to Target, Crate and Barrel or even your local hardware store and grab a few inexpensive items to help make that fresh feeling last.

Need ideas? Check out the gallery of our favorite fast five products to add light, color and convenience to your kitchen.