A kitchen upgrade can be expensive, which is why many design lovers embrace DIY projects when it comes to home improvement. If hiring a contractor for a full kitchen remodel isn’t in the cards, don’t fret. There are plenty of ways to take matters into your own hands and give your culinary space a boost. From clever backsplash projects to kitchen cabinet makeovers, the possibilities are endless. Read on for a collection of DIY kitchen upgrades that prove style and function can go hand in hand…Backsplash SolutionsLet’s start with some backsplash action! We recently featured the kitchen below in our DIY backsplash post, but we just had to highlight it again. Because sometimes a little bit of paint is all it takes to completely transform your space. See more of Laura’s eye-catching painted backsplash at A Beautiful Mess:Painted tile backsplash from A Beautiful MessRELATED: DIY Kitchen Backsplash IdeasMandy from A Beautiful Mess shared a helpful tutorial for an inexpensive plank backsplash. Not only does it add unique, classic style to your kitchen (love those horizontal wooden planks!), it’s affordable too:Affordable plank backsplash from A Beautiful MessFabric-covered plywood protected by tempered glass creates the patterned backsplash below. Isn’t the fabric choice a perfect fit for this kitchen"! Learn more at Engineer Your Space:DIY fabric backsplashThese peel-and-stick glass tiles from Aspect remove the need for the usual inv...