Add Sparkle And Whimsy To Your Kitchen Cabinets With This Unique Accent Trim Idea

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Modifying an outdated kitchen is a big undertaking, and an even bigger expense. Cabinet refacing can cost $4,000 to $9,500, not to mention the fact you have to move everything out of the room — including you and your family — while work is being done. One way to change the look of your kitchen without the hefty price tag or all that commitment is to make a small DIY addition that has a big impact. If you're looking for a clever solution for updating outdated kitchen cabinets without any paint, building supplies, or contractors, consider attaching sparkly accent trim underneath your upper cabinets.

Glittery beaded fringe is the perfect choice for a quick, cheap transformation in any home kitchen. It's easy to install, simple to remove if needed, and highly customizable. Plus, it's whimsical and could even give festive vibes if you added it during the holiday season. This trim idea is a renter-friendly workaround if you can't replace your outdated cabinets. There's no need to fear losing your damage deposit when your lease is up. If you get sick of the color, type of beads, length or pattern of the strands of beads, swap it for a new style. You can theme the fringe for the festive season.

Unless you're an accomplished sewer, it's probably faster and easier to buy the beaded fringe. Hand making this kind of trim consists of individually threading tiny beads onto a ribbon one strand at a time, so to make enough for all your kitchen cabinets would take a while. Shops like Michaels and Hobby Lobby have plenty of ready-made beaded fringe in stock, or you can shop online for even more variety. A yard of Fingerinspire Crystal Beaded Fringe Trim costs less than $12 or go boho with 2 yards of Kehuadiy Glass Beaded Ribbon Tassel for about $14. You'll also need some kind of strong yet easy-to-remove adhesive that can withstand the humidity of a kitchen, like this 100-foot roll of HitLights Heavy-Duty Waterproof Double-Sided Tape, and some scissors.

With your supplies at the ready, all that's left to do is stick up the fringe. Use a ruler to apply straight strips of the removable tape to the underside of your cabinets near the front. Fold the ribbon hem of your fringe onto the tape's sticky surface so that it hangs down in a glitzy beaded curtain. Now, you can get creative. Stick up a line of LED twinkle lights behind the embellishment to make them really pop. Add the beading to cabinet doors, drawer fronts, or dining table benches to create a theme. Not into beads? No problem! This simple DIY would work with any heavy fringe or fabric trim — think embroidered lace trim or thick rope macrame fringe. If you love texture and shine, this is one of those bold, eclectic kitchen ideas you'll want in your home.