The start of a new year almost always has us looking for ways we can improve and revamp our homes. While a total renovation isn’t always in the card, add some small touches can give your space some new life without going over budget. Refresh your kitchen with these five colorful accessories.

Ready to Rise
Brighten your routine with this handcrafted Italian stoneware baker, featuring scalloped edges with a golden rim. Vietri medium rectangular Italian baker, $46 at Crème de la Crème, multiple area locations

Serve in Style
These chic, bamboo-inspired acrylic salad servers are great for dinner parties. Blue Bamboo Touch accent set, $18 at 27 South, 18822 Woodburn Rd., Leesburg

Timeless Cookware
For slow-cooked stews and hearty soups, this French-made Dutch oven brings style and substance to the table. Available in blue, green, or graphite. Staub 5.5-quart Dutch oven, $399 at Red Barn Mercantile, 1117 King St., Alexandria

Colorful Cleanup
Add a splash of color and texture to your kitchen with a set of yarn-dyed cotton tea towels. Oversized waffle weave tea towels, set of eight, $49.95 at Pottery Barn, multiple area locations

Cocktail Hour
As you prep your meals, sip your drink from a hand-finished glass that reminds you of Venice. Rialto old-fashioned glass, $32 each at Boxwood, 1205 King St., Alexandria
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