If you’re not ready for a major kitchen remodel but want some quick, inexpensive updates, here are five to consider.

• Replace cabinet doors rather than all the cabinets. Easily done in one day and for significantly less money.

Replacement kitchen doors

• Replace hardware. Gold- and brass-finished knobs and handles of the ’70s are out; polished chrome, brushed nickel and pewter are in. You can update a kitchen in two to three hours by spending as little as $200, depending on style and finish.

• Change the lighting. Add recessed lighting;swap out an outdated hanging fixture for a new one; install undercabinet lights above the counter. It should cost only a few to have a licensed electrician add some brightness to the room.

• Add a backsplash. Many different styles and materials, including glass, porcelain and marble, are available at reasonable prices. To learn how to craft a tile backsplash, visit a big box store or search for a video at UTube.

Backsplash tile

• Try a fresh coat of paint. A new color can give a kitchen an entirely different look. If the walls have taken a beating from smoke and cooking grease, just adding a fresh coat of your current paint can help improve the space.