There are many affordable, easy and even fun ways to enhance your kitchen without going over your budget. Here are just some of our ideas.

While your kitchen may feature all the right components — new cabinetry, marble countertops, shiny appliances and beautiful windows — it may lack character and color. However, giving your kitchen a fresh look doesn’t have to cost a fortune. There are many affordable, easy and even fun ways to enhance your kitchen without going over your budget, such as adding new linens.

Revamp your kitchen with an eclectic mix of fabric prints and window treatment styles. The following are just a few ways you can add both character and color to any kitchen.

Add colorful table linens: There is no reason why your kitchen table should remain bare or adorned in plain linens. Instead, balance white walls and cabinetry with cheery table linens that complement the rest of your home. If you happen to have bright-colored cabinetry or vibrant 70’s style countertops, soften the scene with white or beige chair covers sewn from casual fabric. You can easily purchase affordable linens online or make your own.

Bring in decorative dish towels: These simple and affordable pieces don’t have to be plain and boring. Purchase decorative dish towels to complement your tablecloth fabric and the rest of the room. Dish towels are available in various colors, patterns and textures, making it easy to brighten up the room without going overboard on your budget.

Say yes to window treatments and drapes: While most of us spend more time installing window treatments and drapes in the living room and bedrooms, these beautiful fabrics are also practical and aesthetically pleasing for the kitchen.

In fact, curtains can quickly and inexpensively liven up your kitchen when used with a high-contrast color scheme.

Find a drapery design that suits your kitchen’s style and goes well with other linens. Again, you can turn this into a DIY project or purchase wholesale table cloths online.