7 BUDGET-FRIENDLY WAYS TO UPDATE YOUR KITCHEN

The kitchen is without question one of the most significant spaces in our house. It's where we meet, cook, eat, and tell tales about our days. As a result, it must be both a comfortable location for us to spend time in and a useful area for cooking meals for our family.

But if your outdated kitchen has been making you unhappy recently and you can't afford a pricey renovation, don't give up because it is still possible to modernize your kitchen on a tight budget. Simply use your imagination and conduct some investigation.

I figured I'd share a few tips that have helped me save money on renovations because we are currently updating our 1930s house. Here are seven low-cost kitchen remodeling ideas that will have a big effect.

7 BUDGET-FRIENDLY WAYS TO UPDATE YOUR KITCHEN

CHANGE YOUR CABINETS

Luckily there are a few inexpensive options to update your cabinets such as with paint or gel stain if you can’t afford a complete kitchen renovation.

Although I don’t have experience painting cabinets, a few years ago, we decided to use gel stain to update our old oak cabinets and I’m happy to say they have held up so well.

UPDATE YOUR CABINET HARDWARE

Changing the cabinet hardware is a simple way to modernize your kitchen cabinets, whether you've chosen to paint them or are content with the way they look already.

Here is some cabinet pulls I'm thinking about using because there are so many wonderful choices available. Despite only requiring minor adjustments, they can significantly alter the appearance of your kitchen.

If replacing your cupboard hardware is out of your price range, you can always spray paint it to make it look better.

ADD AN INEXPENSIVE BACKSPLASH

Without a question, the backsplash can be expensive. For the past few weeks, I've been looking for inexpensive alternatives. I adore the look of tile, but since I need to stretch our renovation budget for the kitchen, I've been thinking about a few other choices.

This peel-and-stick subway tile that I found looks sturdy and would be a wonderful replacement for conventional tile. But this brick wallpaper backsplash provides the appearance of real bricks if you're looking for something even more reasonably priced.

Since there are so many fantastic choices, you might consider painting your backsplash a different color than your walls or adding texture with paintable beadboard wallpaper.

UPDATE YOUR COUNTERTOPS

When remodeling your kitchen, countertops may be one of your biggest expenditures, second only to cabinets. Fortunately, there are low-cost methods to improve the appearance of your counters. We upgraded our counters with this instant granite countertop covering five years ago, and it has held up well.

I made the decision to search for comparable but more affordable options for the time being and discovered this marble covering and this granite peel-and-stick covering. Both choices are very doable and have fantastic looks.

There are a variety of choices available, including this peel-and-stick wallpaper that resembles butcher block counters, depending on your preferences.

ADD AN ACCENT WALL

Accent walls are very in right now, and while they can look great on any wall in your house, they really stand out in the kitchen. It can modernize the appearance of your house whether you choose to use peel-and-stick wallpaper or paint a wall a different color.

HOMEMADE WALL ARTWORK

I adore interior design, but it can be expensive. Therefore, in order to save money, I like to create my own signage and decorations using cheap supplies from Dollar Tree. In my farmhouse wreath lesson, I explain how to transfer printer ink to wood to create your own signs.

DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE

If all else fails, take the time to organize your pantry. Just getting rid of the clutter can significantly improve the look of your house. If your counters and cupboards are overflowing with items you never use, updating won't be as dramatic because the mess will take center stage.

After tidying up the debris, you can begin organizing your kitchen so that it serves your needs. Not every storage container and organizer needs to be purchased. To find areas for improvement, look through your cupboards.

Here are 7 quick methods to modernize your kitchen. I hope some of these suggestions have motivated you and shown you that it is possible to have the kitchen of your dreams.