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A new kitchen - without breaking the bank
Need a new kitchen? Don’t have the money to rip it out and start again? Don’t panic – here are a few clever little tips for giving your kitchen a great little makeover!
With the best will in the world, most kitchens will, after a few years, start to look a little tired. Worktops can become a bit grubby, while cupboards can start to display the signs of wear and tear. At this point it would be lovely to simply
tear out the old kitchen and install a new one, but, unfortunately, few people can afford to change their kitchen every few years. But here’s the good news! With a little
bit of careful planning, some creativity, and a little elbow grease, you can give your kitchen a makeover that won’t break the bank!
Painting Obviously one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways of freshening up your kitchen is to paint it. If your walls are a darker shade, then using light colours like white, pale lemon or almond will open up the space and brighten it up. Kitchen cupboards can also be painted thanks to the great range of wood paints that are now on the market. To change the overall appearance of your cupboard doors, replace the inside panels with clear glass, so that you can display your favourite dishes and glassware.
Door furniture Changing the kitchen cupboard door furniture is another cheap and cheerful
way to update this room. Doorknobs are now available in so many different designs, shapes and colours that there’s bound to be something to suit every taste and style. Many of the knobs also come with matching pulls and hinge plates, so you can create a total look for your drawers and cupboards.
Worktops Worktops come in a variety of materials and your choice of surface is dependent on both your budget and the style of your kitchen. Your lifestyle also plays a key role in your choice of workbench. Solid wood worktops, for example, can lead to OCD setting in, as every drop of water has the potential to ruin the wood, so, if you have a very busy lifestyle, go for something much more low maintenance.
Sinks and taps Another way to create a fresh look in your kitchen is to put in a new sink and taps. Try changing the type of sink that you have to one in a different material, such as stainless steel, porcelain or cast iron. Or why not replace the traditional single bowl sink to a double or triple bowl sink to increase efficiency? The type of taps you choose will depend on what style of sink you have. If, for example, you frequently fill
large bowls or buckets from your kitchen sink, then you may want a tap with a high arch to accommodate the bowl or bucket.
Islands and trolleys If you’ve discovered that you need more workspace and storage space in your kitchen - but can’t afford to extend the kitchen in any way - then you might consider adding an island or large wooden trolley. Kitchen islands are quite large and tend to work best in larger kitchens, but they’re fabulous in that they provide both a stationary working area and storage. Trolleys, on the other hand, are usually on casters, which allows them to be moved about to wherever you need them. You can, however, get ones with casters that lock and these provide a more practical static space.
Inject a little colour Changing the colour or material of your utensils, kettle, toaster etc will also change the overall look of the area. These kitchen items now come in such a wide range of colours that you can achieve a new look without doing much to the rest of the décor. So, there you have it – some excellent
and cost-effective ways of changing the look of your kitchen without breaking the bank!
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