Are you ready for a new kitchen, but you don't have the money? Enjoy a cheap makeover with these 15 tips to update your kitchen on a low budget. In a few simple steps you can turn your kitchen into your dream kitchen.
If you're tired of your kitchen, it's time to change that. Fortunately, you don't need a lot of money for this. All you need is some time and creativity. Before you get started, keep in mind that the kitchen is the heart of the home. Work is being done here, so make sure you don't indulge too much. It is best to be somewhat reserved when it comes to colours. By adding the right accessories you can still get the desired colors in the interior.
Are you no longer satisfied with the color of your kitchen? Then buy a jar of paint, some sandpaper and give your kitchen a color makeover. Painting is generally the cheapest and fastest way to give a kitchen a completely new look. For the finishing touch, you can apply a coat of lacquer over the paint. This not only keeps the paint beautiful for longer, but also protects it.
Instead of painting, you can also buy special foil from Action. You simply stick these over the kitchen cabinets. Please note:this is a cheap solution that is not permanent. For some, the foil will stick for a long time, for others it will not. If you are going to stick foil, make sure that your cabinets are clean. Also wipe them with a dash of ammonia to degrease them. This makes the foil stick better.
Replacing the countertop seems simple and meaningless, but can have a huge impact. You can make a new countertop as expensive or cheap as you want. And the possibilities are truly endless. In any case, match the color and design to the color in the kitchen.
By changing the floor of the kitchen, you immediately change the entire look of the kitchen. Again, you can make it as expensive or cheap as you want. A low budget idea is to lay vinyl over the current floor. Laminate is also very cheap nowadays. As far as colors and finishes are concerned, there is a good kitchen floor for every taste and every budget.
A kitchen with overflowing cupboards and a full countertop can quickly look busy and cluttered. An inexpensive makeover tip:clear out the cupboards, sort them out and tidy everything up neatly. An almost empty countertop and well-organized cupboards provide an instant update. Are you short of storage options? Then buy a bakery rack or a wall rack and store a few kitchen items in it.
Your kitchen doesn't have to be boring. Choose one wall and turn it into a real eye-catcher. Buy a roll of kitchen wallpaper (water and heat resistant) and use it to wallpaper the wall. Match the color to the rest of the kitchen to create a beautiful whole. Or create a large mural that matches the design of the kitchen.
Don't feel like or time to paint the kitchen? Then replace the kitchen cabinet doors and the handles of the doors and drawers. At stores such as Ikea you can buy the most diverse handles for little money. When replacing the kitchen cabinet doors, it is especially important to pay attention to the dimensions. Replacing the doors and handles is a lot cheaper than replacing a complete kitchen.
Choose a specific theme in the kitchen and create it by choosing the right accessories. A few old pans, a nice crockery or a matching set consisting of potholders, apron, tea and towels provide the right atmosphere. And in no time you have given your kitchen a different look for little money. Not sure which theme to choose? Here are a few tips:rural, industrial, electric (mix of various styles), modern or choose a certain color.
Whether it concerns the upholstery of kitchen chairs, the tea or towels or the roman blind, you can also give the kitchen a complete makeover with this. By coordinating everything, you can transform the kitchen into a matching theme. This upgrade also costs very little money and is easy and quick to realize.
Sometimes it's the little things that make a big impact. This certainly applies to lighting. By hanging the right lamps in the right place, you can update the kitchen without any problems. The ideal kitchen lighting hangs from the ceiling, above the stove (in combination with an extractor hood), under the kitchen cabinets and above the dining table.
It is not always necessary to paint the kitchen cabinets. Sometimes it is also enough to provide the walls with a new color. Fresh colors such as yellow and green in combination with the right color kitchen can give it a completely different look. Fortunately, wall paint doesn't cost much anymore these days. All you need then is a weekend with a few free hours.
Open cupboards in the kitchen? Hang cheerful curtains. This immediately makes the kitchen look less cluttered, because everything is hidden behind the curtains. For the curtains you don't need more than a few meters of fabric, some patience and dexterity with a needle and thread. This is the perfect solution if you have an old open kitchen and want to refurbish it on a low budget.
If you like vintage and have little space in the kitchen, you can hang a pan rack. Please note:this pan rack is the absolute eye-catcher in the kitchen. Keep the rest of the kitchen clean and tidy, otherwise it will quickly become chaotic and cluttered.
A small change, but a big effect:tackle the splashback. The splashback is no longer just functional. Nowadays, the rear wall can also be a real eye-catcher. There are many designs available that you can apply quickly and easily. Ideal if you often want to change your kitchen quickly and cheaply.
Not only in a large kitchen, but also in a small space you can create an opportunity to sit. Simply place a nice (wicker) chair in the kitchen or if you are a bit more handy:make a small bar with high stools against a wall. This not only provides the necessary upgrade, but also makes it more enjoyable. Then your partner or child can now also be in the kitchen while you are cooking.
Do you have a good kitchen, but is it actually a bit on the boring side? Then add details that give your kitchen that little bit extra. Think of vintage wall plates, posters or paintings. A picture frame with the children's work immediately provides a cheap but fun upgrade for your kitchen.
Which of the above 15 tips to update your kitchen on a low budget appeals to you the most?
