In 2021, the average cost of a budget kitchen remodel can amount up to £8,000, with higher-end remodels totalling to even more. If you’re looking to rejuvenate your kitchen space without it costing the earth, here are five things you can do to make your kitchen look brand new:
- A New Coat of Paint
Changing the colour of your kitchen cabinets and panels can make a huge difference. Bright colours or soft neutral colours can drastically change the look and feel of your kitchen, from aged and tired to modern and fresh. You can also create a panelled effect to any of your flat cabinets by measuring your cabinets, going to your nearest wood-cutting shop and having the panels cut to the size you need. Sand down your cabinets and use adhesive on your cuts of wood to install onto the panels before painting over with some white paint to completely transform the look of your kitchen. Your house guests will think you had a brand-new kitchen installed with this trick!
2. Extra Storage
Are you tired of having all of your pots and pans cluttering up your cabinets? Or do you have a messy basket full of herbs and spices that could look a lot better? A change-around of your storage space could make all the difference and utilise the full space your kitchen has to offer.
We recommend installing a hanging rack for your pots and pans, making them easy access for whenever you need to cook, and also adds a charming rustic look for your kitchen. This can free up any cluttered cabinet or drawer space to make room for your cook books, small kitchen appliances or anything else you need to store.
Alternatively, you can also tidy up your kitchen storage by getting yourself a rotating spice rack. No more will you have to clutter through your cabinet looking for your season-all, when you can have a neat rack on your worktop instead! You can also make your own labels to place on your spice bottle lids, so you can easily refill them and keep them organised.
3. Changing Up Your Backsplash
Another great way to change up your kitchen is to update your backsplash tiles. We recommend complimentary colours to your kitchen cabinets and having it run across the whole wall instead of keeping it exclusively to your hob area to make it look neat and stylish. Getting hexagonal tiles or different geometric tiles instead of square or rectangular tiles can make your kitchen look unique as well. If you don’t want to tile your backsplash, you could opt for fitted panels on the wall instead. You can choose anything from stone to marble for a great look.
4. Mirrors
Mirrors can be a blessing for anyone who has a smaller kitchen space, as mirrors can make your space look much bigger through reflections of natural light. If you have an open-plan kitchen, you can place your mirror next to your dining area to add something extra to any bare walls you may have.
5. Different Hardware
If you prefer the look of your kitchen and don’t want to make too many big changes, even changing the decorative hardware in your kitchen can make it look much different! You can browse our store to find our wide range of kitchen cabinet handles, each one with a unique style to match your decor. For some extra light in your kitchen, you could also install LED light strips beneath your cabinets for a modern, sleek look. All of these products are available in our store!
What do you think about these small-budget renovations? Give them a try and send us your results, we hope you’ll fall in love with the changes!