6 Easy Ways to Refresh Old Kitchen Countertops Without Tearing Them Out

Whether you go with marble, granite, or engineered stone, your kitchen countertop can truly make or break your kitchen in terms of style.

Give them a little update without breaking the bank or busting out a hammer. Suchada Tansirimas/Getty Images/TCA

Countertops are one of the most important features of a kitchen. Whether you go with marble, granite, or engineered stone, they truly make or break your kitchen in terms of style. While reviving old cabinets really just requires a fresh coat of paint (plus a little prep work), it feels like when you have old countertops you’re basically stuck. Or are you?

While replacing your countertops is ideal, if it isn’t in your budget, that doesn’t mean you can’t change their aesthetic. You just need to be creative! Here are six expert tips for making your old kitchen countertops look brand new.

1. Reorganize Your Countertops

A messy kitchen will never look or feel as good as a tidy one. Feng Shui-informed interior designer Orie Prince recommends cleaning and reorganizing your countertops. He says, “Let’s start with organization and clutter management. Excess items can overwhelm the senses and create stress. Take a moment and look at your space to see what you truly need or what could be tucked away until later.”