Many of us dream of the perfect kitchen. We may even have a Pinterest board entirely devoted to it. Sadly, sometimes our dream kitchen isn’t within our budget – but that doesn’t mean you can’t update your kitchen! Here are some easy ways to upgrade your kitchen without remodelling.
Switch Out Your Hardware
One of the things that can quickly date a kitchen is its hardware. Bring your kitchen into a new decade by looking for beautiful and affordable brass hardware. The refresh is quick and easy but will leave a lasting impact on your kitchen!
Paint Your Cabinets
A lot of times when people remodel their kitchen they replace their cabinetry. The main issue people feel is that while the cabinetry looks dated it’s in perfectly good condition. To save yourself the aggravation, cost and guilt of replacing decent condition cabinetry, why not give them a fresh coat of paint? Right now, two toned cabinets are extremely popular. You can paint your above counter cabinets a soft neutral like white or a soft dove grey, and your lower cabinets a dramatic colour like navy blue or black. This will completely transform the look of your kitchen, with your new hardware being the star of the show.
Rethink Your Cabinet Space
Many times when people dream of remodelling their kitchen it’s usually because the current storage system in place isn’t working for them. If you’re struggling with storage issues in your kitchen, consider reorganizing your kitchen rather than replacing it. You can double your cabinet space by purchasing a lazy Susan, dividers, and graduated shelving inserts. Have a good long look at your kitchen and see how you can improve your space with stuff you can get from your local organization store.
Add Under-Cabinet Lighting
Every luxury kitchen now features under-cabinet lighting. It’s both functional and sophisticated. You don’t need to get built-in pot lights, you can opt for a variety of under-cabinet lighting such as LED battery-operated ones that you just stick to the underside of your cabinet! This soft lighting choice is easier on the eyes, especially at night when you’re craving a midnight snack.
Cover Your Countertops
Are you dreaming of a marble countertop but your piggy bank is holding you back? Instead of replacing your countertops, why not cover them up! Purchasing an oversized cutting board made of butcher block or marble can give you a taste of the look you’re going for without the cost that comes along with it. It’s also great for situations where you need to cover a spot of damage.
Paint The Walls
If you’ve painted your cabinets, you might as well paint your walls! This is a great and inexpensive way of adding new life to your kitchen. Whatever hue you choose, make sure it goes with the colour(s) you are painting on your cabinets.
There are so many ways you can upgrade your kitchen on a dime without remodelling. If you’d like to learn about more ways you can upgrade your kitchen, be sure to reach out to us here.