How To Create A Stylish Kitchen On A Budget

Whether you’re planning on undertaking a whole kitchen renovation or you’re looking to refresh your current kitchen, updating your kitchen can be an easy place to overspend (trust us, we should know after three different kitchen renovations in the past decade). Without fail, every year, there are new kitchen trends to lust over, such as brass fittings, exposed shelves, or two-tone rooms. And while everyone adores beautiful, thoughtfully-designed kitchens, creating one for yourself while maintaining a budget isn’t always a piece of cake. So we thought we’d give some of our best tips on how to make a big impact with minimal spending.

Whatever level of kitchen remodel you may be looking to undertake, here are a few tips on creating a space you love that won’t annihilate your savings account.

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1. Color Me Gorgeous  

If you’re looking to redecorate on a budget, it’s important not to underestimate the power of paint. Whether it’s refreshing tired walls or repainting the kitchen cupboards in an eye-catching shade, much like a swipe of red lippy for the face, it’s shocking what a lick of paint can do. If you find the right shade, color can make your kitchen feel contemporary while ticking all the trend-boxes.

2. Show Your Appliances Love 

Looking after your appliances (refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes dryers) will save money that you’d much rather spend on paint or light fixtures. So if your machine is feeling a little old, opt for mending rather than replacing (it’s more sustainable anyway, which is always chic). While it might not be the most glamorous undertaking, finding the right parts for the job is usually pretty straightforward. And if you’re not up for a full on DYI moment, you can always hire a handyman to do the hard work for you.

3. Light Up the Space 

New light fittings have the power to totally transform a room. If you’re looking to create an intimate, glamorous space, adding warm, under-cabinet lighting can do wonders - especially in a kitchen with less natural light. To bring the outside inside and tap into a key trend, try using organic materials like wood or copper. Or for a modern suburbia twist, pendant lighting can add a touch of luxury to almost any kitchen. 

4. DIY Baby

If you’ve got champagne taste on a Bud Light budget, one of the easiest ways to save coin (while still being able to spring for your favorite accents) is to limit the number of professionals you employ to remodel your kitchen. This gives you tight control on the budget - but it’s essential to be realistic about what you can (and can’t) achieve. Some good DIY jobs to consider are: light demo, painting, changing lighting, hanging drywall, wallpaper removal, and installing appliances. 

5. Think Out Of The Box 

On your search for beautiful designs on a budget, consider what options are open to you. Could you buy a flatpack kitchen and splash out a marble worktop? Or could you maybe pick up an ex-display kitchen for a fraction of the original cost? Is open shelving an option? What about used cabinets online? Sometimes the most creative choices come from keeping an open mind in an effort to find a bargain - so keep an eye out for more creative, thrifty approaches and see where they take you.

6. Details Details Details

You may think kitchens are all about islands, cabinets and tiling, but that’s only half the battle. Lovingly crafting a kitchen on a budget means looking beyond the big things and focusing on the smaller details that make all the difference. Simply adding a pop of color with new stools or a gold tap to the sink could revolutionize the entire room.

Thoughtful Misfit Tip: Statement flooring is tipped to be a big trend in 2020 so if you’re going to splash out, some gorgeous tiling might be just the ticket.