A kitchen can easily start to look a little tired and worn with its constant, everyday use. Kitchen updates can be pricey, but that’s not to say you can’t make a world of difference even on a limited budget. Here are 10 kitchen updates worth considering if money is tight.
- Paint it
Freshening up your kitchen can be as simple as giving it a new coat of paint. There is lots of kitchen specific paints on the market in a wide rang of fab colours, so start thinking colour schemes to give your kitchen a facelift. As well as walls, why not consider painting dated cupboard doors?
- Add artwork
But if painting isn’t up your street, then consider adding some stylish, modern pieces of artwork to the walls. It will transform the kitchen without stretching your budget.
- Flooring
Upgrading your kitchen floor doesn’t need to cost a fortune, but can give this room a new, instant appeal. There are lots of good quality laminates to choose from, which are hard wearing and can look stylish, for those on a budget.
- Upgrade your hardware
Buying new cabinet or drawer hardware can make fixtures look modern and fresh, without the need to replace the whole fixtures and fittings. You can buy stylish handles and pulls at reasonable prices, so shop around to find those that suit your kitchen style and budget.
Kitchen lighting can set the ambient tone to the room, so a worthwhile update to make is to add new lighting or change your existing ones. Stylish spotlights can add a contemporary flair to the kitchen, and task lighting is ideal for focusing on specific areas in the room.
- New appliances
Adding a new appliance doesn’t need to equate to spending lots of money. It could simply be something such as updating your kettle or toaster for a more efficient, sleeker version. You’ll be surprised at the difference a new appliance will make to the look and feel of your kitchen.
- Invest in clever storage solutions
A kitchen can easily get cluttered, so keep on top of excess items by investing in some clever and attractive storage solutions. A row of different sized glass jars filled with dried goods can look stylish in a kitchen, for instance. Shelves displaying ornate kitchenware or cookery books can create a warm, inspiring feel.
- Add some greenery
Let nature flood in to your kitchen, and incorporate some colourful pots of herbs to your windowsill. As well as adding colour, it’s a cheap trick to boost the likeability factor of your kitchen.
- Upgrade your taps
If your kitchen taps are slowly turning into antique relics but lack any vintage charm, then it might be worth considering getting new ones. There is a wide range of styles and designs to choose from, and they’ll give your kitchen an instant facelift.
- Consider your windows
Is your kitchen window letting the room down in any way? Whether it’s a case of updating a window frame, giving the frames a paint or simply a good clean, your kitchen window can make or break the look and feel of the room. If you have net curtains or broken blinds, then you can easily get a new blind on a budget that can boost the wow factor to this room.
Budget updates are a great way to change your kitchen but if you’re after something luxury, quooker taps are always a good place to start!
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Philippa L is always doing DIY tasks around her house. Her favourite room in her house is the kitchen therefore she’s constantly updating it making it look new and modern. Philippa purchased her kitchen appliances from the specialists at the kitchen appliance centre.
Photo: Lee Haywood
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