Repaint the Walls
"Changing the wall color is a project most homeowners can DIY, and it's very inexpensive," said Eva Prettyman, founder of Lincoln Home & Design, who estimates the cost of this upgrade as $200 for paint and supplies. "If the kitchen has a dated cabinet stain color, that can be downplayed by making sure you don't choose a wall color that highlights the orange or brown tones or makes them worse. Look for a color that neutralizes the tones that you don't like."
Although you may be tempted to paint your cabinets too, this can be pricier because it's not an upgrade you should DIY.
"Painting the cabinets, while it can make a major difference, is something that DIYers often underestimate the difficulty of," Prettyman said. "A bad finish on cabinets is very difficult to remedy and won't last like one done by a professional."