3 Sure Fire Ways To Renovate Your Kitchen On A Budget
Not all of us are blessed with a hefty nest egg in savings to dip into whenever we feel like. And many of us don’t fancy utilizing our credit just to do a spot of home renovations. If your kitchen has seen better days and is looking a little worse for wear, it’s time to consider a new look. Kitchen styles tend to be faddy, so it’s important that you don’t go for the latest trend just because it graces the cover of every interiors magazine. Go with something that you love and a style that is fit for purpose. Consider how you use your kitchen and the design you want for your humble abode. Take a look at these three sure fire ways to renovate your kitchen on a budget.
Appliances
Sometimes the catalyst to renovate our kitchen is our white goods. If our dishwasher is playing up or our freezer is leaking or our microwave is buzzing, we are more keen to ship the whole lot out and replace them along with units and cabinets. Instead, consider investigating fridge repair and oven maintenance. Instead of replacing every white good in your kitchen, you could save money by having them repaired. Not every funny noise coming from your washing machine means that it’s totally out of action forever. Experts can come in and give your white goods an overhaul meaning they have years of use left. Alternatively, if your white goods really are past it, think about heading to showrooms and purchasing older models of quality brands, saving you money on new kit.
Cabinetry
When it comes to your kitchen units, you could opt for the high gloss and modern look, or you could choose a more traditional shaker style country kitchen. Forget the magazines and what your friends have in their home, and go with what you love. You’ll have this kitchen for a decade or more so it pays to get it right. No matter what style you go for, make sure that you head to suppliers and look at their ex-display models. While these may have had their drawers opened a few thousand times and the worktop might not be perfect, you could be paying half the original retail price.
Sometimes, you don’t have to swap your whole unit in the first place. Perhaps you could get away with swapping the doors, respraying them, or changing the handles to revolutionize the look of your kitchen.
Countertops And Backsplashes
That granite quartz countertop that you have your eye on probably costs as much as all of your kitchen cabinets put together. Instead, look at the infinitely cheaper engineered laminate worktops that create the same look. For your backsplashes, forget the expensive and exclusive tiles, and go for a stainless steel or achingly cool perspex backsplashes. The little details can bring a touch of uniqueness to your kitchen.
Renovating your kitchen may sound expensive, but you don’t have to spend a small fortune to get the look that you want.
