Transform Your Kitchen on a Budget

Your kitchen isn't just a place to cook, It's where family and friends tend to gather. It still needs to serve its intended functions, which means it needs to be designed in the best way possible for you to cook, serve and provide storage.

Total kitchen renovations can run into the tens of thousands of dollars. If you want to give your kitchen a refresh, you don't have to spend that much.  Here are a few ways to transform your kitchen on a budget. 

Declutter

Start by decluttering and reorganizing what you have. Do you really need 3 pie cutters and five vegetable peelers? Is your spatula jammed in the back of a drawer on the other side of the kitchen from the stove? If you make your kitchen more accessible by moving things to better places, you may find that your kitchen is just fine. 

Install Open Shelving

Do you need more storage space but don't have the space or budget to install more cabinets? Open shelves are one of the many ways you can resolve this issue, and they are not only a classic look but also a vrey fasionable one. There may be spots under current cabinets, over your refrigerator or on an empty wall where you can install shelves and store things that look good on display. They're also a great way to add personality and a pop of color to a kitchen that is more monotone.

Paint or Wallpaper

The easiest thing to do to refresh any room on a budget is paint. Choose a new color or neutral tone that will make you happy again in your kitchen. Painting is relatively easy to do on your own and doesn't have to cost much money. Another option is to add an accent wall with some wallpaper. Don't go crazy - just one wall is plenty!

Backsplash Update

Is your backsplash an outdated tile, a color you don't love or a material that's never quite worked for you? There are sooooo many new options for back splashes, including peel-and-stick tiles that have the look and feel of the real thing. They're easy to install and will refresh the look. Classic subway tile is a timeless option, and it is available in dozens of colors, sizes and textures.

New lighting

Replacing light fixtures can give a brand new look to your kitchen. Many fixtures feature LED lights that can better illuminate your workstations and save electricity, too. These LED features come in all sorts of styles, so you can stick to something similar to what you currently have, or put in something with a completely different look and feel than what you had before. 

Faucets and Fixtures

Faucets and other fixtures are an easy fix too. Choose a different finish to create a whole new look. Replacing the handles and knobs on your cabinets is super easy. High-arc (or "gooseneck") faucets provide a modern feel with function - they're great for washing larger pots and pans, and they look good, too! They're are even versions that are touchless. You can also replace some of your countertop appliances to fit your new look. Or go bold and go with that pink stand mixer with your new gold cabinet hardware!

Upgrading Before Selling

Are you thinking of selling and updating your kitchen first? Contact us today and we'll discuss how our staging team can help!