The kitchen is one of the most important parts of a home. It is the place where most of the family activities take place, including dining, family discussions, and obviously, cooking. But even though a kitchen has such great importance in our lives, it is the most overlooked part of the house, so much so that we often fail to see that it needs renovation. Most of us keep trying to escape kitchen renovation unless it becomes absolutely necessary.
Don’t do that.
So, now that you’ve finally decided to give your kitchen a new look, here are a few tips and tricks that you can use especially if you’re under a tight budget.
1. Don’t replace, just refresh!
I am talking about the cabinets here.
Installing new cabinets can be very expensive, especially if you need customized cabinets to fit your space. This might come off as a burden on your pocket. Therefore, why install new ones when you can refresh your older cabinets? This is a much more economical option and requires very little expenditure.
Firstly, completely empty your cabinets. Pick out all of the things that were stored in them and put them away for a few hours. Now with the help of a cleaning spray, clean the whole storage space thoroughly and then finally restock.
This will give your cabinets a refurbished and a clean look, and who knows you might get some extra storage space.
2. Install wall hangers
Being on a low budget doesn’t mean you can’t upgrade your personal space. You absolutely can. You just need to look for more economical options.
For example, instead of installing new cabinets which is comparatively an expensive option, install wall hangers to store utensils like small pans, spatulas, serving spoons, cookbooks, jars, spices, and so on.
You can also go for wall hanging baskets where you can store all the comparatively heavy stuff like pans. This way you can wisely utilize your kitchen wall and keep the tops clutter-free.
3. Repair and Reuse
There’s nothing wrong with reusing kitchen appliances. Kitchen renovation costs a fortune, and the cost only adds up if you’re replacing your equipments. Therefore, before you toss out your kitchen appliances, take them to a hardware store and get them thoroughly checked.
If the mechanic says that the appliance can be fully repaired, then it’s basically a waste of money to go for a new one. You will see how small repairs to the kitchen appliances can change the whole dynamic of the kitchen and give the space a modern yet sophisticated look.
4. Keep the layout of the kitchen the same
An elaborate kitchen renovation can be a very expensive venture and might not be the best option for you when you’re on a budget. Big changes, such as changing the place of the washbasins, the refrigerators, and so on can really be overbearing, with prices ranging from $12,567 to $34962, on average.
Therefore, avoid making such changes frequently. Keep the layout the same and make some changes within the spectrum – trust me, it will still be an amazing makeover. Further, this can be a really great option to renovate your kitchen, without the budget being a burden on you.
In fact, recently when my friend sought kitchen renovation, even the experts suggested changing the layout to keep the renovation cost within a budget.
5. Get your hands dirty!
There’s nothing wrong if you want to take charge and do it yourself. Few things like painting the interiors, making good use of wall space and similar changes do not require a technician’s expertise and you can easily accomplish them by skimming through a few articles or watching some videos on YouTube. More complex projects however definitely require some help from qualified kitchen fitting expert.
If you’re thinking about the materials, you can easily buy them from a local hardware shop or a supermarket. This way, you can renovate your personal kitchen space in your own way.
Nowadays, many courses are also available online that can help you gain some knowledge about hardware works like tiling, flooring, lighting, and so on.
Over to you…
The kitchen is the beating core of the home, and it deserves our full attention. Keep an eye out for obvious signs that your kitchen space is degrading. Renovations to the kitchen might be pricey, but they are occasionally necessary for the family’s well-being. If a component of the kitchen is damaged, contact a professional as soon as possible.
Also read: How to Make Your Kitchen Modern Style with These Hacks
