Home Improvement Blog: How to remodel your kitchen on a low budget

We've all been there, looking at our old, out of fashion, hag-ridden kitchens and giving a great big sigh when you can't do anything about it. Well hopefully you won't have to any longer with these easy ideas and tips to remodel your kitchen on a low budget. Whether you just do a few or all these helpful tips will instantly boost your kitchens appeal, so lets get crackin'!

Wall Paint

Simply just changing the colour of your walls is an easy way to update your kitchen's look. Just pick up a tin of paint for £10-£20 and you've almost got a new kitchen! Neutral tones provide an excellent, easy on the eye backdrop for décor. If you plan on using the 'in' trend of colours on your kitchen wall try to minimise the amount you use because once that trend has gone your kitchen will look outdated and you will have to be doing it all over again with more effort! I recommend just highlighting certain features or bits or the odd pattern.

Photo Credit: Aditi Rao

Accent Shelving

A simple but effective way of remodelling your kitchen is removing your cabinet doors. This creates an open space feel and makes the room feel more spacious and free. Plenty of options are available, like painting the back wall in a bright colour, using in-cabinet accent lights or installing glass doors. Whatever you choose, keep your display items simple and streamlined for an attractive, eye-catching display.

Crown Moulding

Across the top of your cabinetry, crown moulding lends a custom look to stock cabinetry. If you paint your moulding, don’t forget that you can be creative for a look that shows your unique style. A cabinet fit for a king!

Photo Credit: Nancy Hugo, CKD

Paint Cabinetry

A fresh lick of paint on the cabinets changes the entire look and feel of the room. Use paint with primer to reduce the number of coats you’ll need for coverage. Also, consider a washable finish to make cleaning your kitchen easier.

Hardware

In the same way jewellery can change the look of an outfit, new hardware can transform a kitchen. Switch out knobs and pulls for a dramatic update without spending a lot of money or expending a lot of effort. Even giving them a splash of colour will give it a better feel to your kitchen.

New lighting

Enhance an often-overlooked space – the kickplate. Run rope lights around the base of your cabinetry for ambience and to create the right mood and atmosphere for parties or family dinners. You can even use them as a nightlight, so children and guests can navigate easily after bedtime after their midnight snack or yours, cheeky. Make your kitchen a warm and inviting place to be. Illuminate dark corners and enhance workspace with puck lights installed underneath the top cabinets.

New Taps

A new tap is an easy way to update your kitchen. Hundred or below and you've got a brand spanking new tap! Before you shop, note the number of holes on the back of your current sink and select your new tap accordingly.

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Backspalsh

By adding or changing the backsplash, you can completely change the look and feel of your kitchen. Plus, today’s peel-and-stick options make getting a look you love easy and most importantly NO GROUT so it's even easier!

Photo Credit: Eileen O'Shea

Countertops

Changing your kitchen’s countertops may be one of the most obvious ways to change its appearance. But, what you might not know is that today’s options are more affordable and better looking than ever. Also if you have a laminate countertop, peel it away and you will be left with a fresh new look as shown in the picture below. Whether you choose laminate, solid surface, granite or quartz, you can find a finish that suits your style and your budget.