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As a homeowner, you likely want to add value to your home, and updating your kitchen is a great way to accomplish this.
However, most homeowners know that remodeling a kitchen could be pretty expensive, and that makes it often impossible for some folks to accomplish.
However, there are ways you can update your kitchen without needing to take out a second mortgage on the house. If you’re looking for inexpensive ways to update your kitchen, these seven tips could help you make your dreams come true.
- Change the paint color.
Sometimes just adding a new coat of paint will give your kitchen the upgrade it needs to look like it’s brand new. Interior painting is an inexpensive way to bring new life to the room, and it’s something you can easily tackle on your own over a weekend. Think about the other styles and paint colors in your home and choose something that will complement these. You can even opt for paining it two different colors by adding in an accent wall somewhere that will deliver more aesthetics. If you truly prefer to update your kitchen in a simple and inexpensive way, paint should be your first option.
- Paint the cabinets.
Buying new cabinets for your kitchen could add up and become super expensive, but painting the cabinets is an inexpensive way to make your kitchen look brand new.
You can paint your cabinets any color that matches your style or taste, so feel free to stick to something classic like white or choose something more vibrant like a blue or green. Just be sure to find some cabinet painting tutorials so you can be sure you’re doing it the right way. If you don’t, you could end up ruining the cabinets or leaving drip marks on them.
- Change cabinet hardware.
Whether you paint the cabinets or not, another inexpensive update to your kitchen is to change the cabinet hardware. You can do this in two different ways:
- Find inexpensive hardware at your local home improvement store or an online retailer and swap it out from the old.
- Paint your current hardware a different color using spray paint to bring new life to worn out pieces.
You’ll be amazed at how doing one small change like this will make your kitchen seem like a brand new space.
- Change the backsplash.
Another inexpensive way to upgrade your kitchen is to change the backsplash. Sometimes just adding a fresh look with new tile or glass will give your kitchen a feel like it’s been completely remodeled.
Like painting, changing the backsplash is another project you could easily handle in a weekend. Just be sure to remove any existing backsplash first (if there is some) and then be sure to measure to ensure you have the right amount of new backsplash for the space.
- Swap out the countertop.
Kitchen countertops have become more affordable over the past few years, so changing your countertop can be an inexpensive update to your kitchen. Plus, opting for inexpensive options like butcher block or concrete can make the new countertops even more affordable.
In some cases, you may be able to change the countertops out on your own, which will also help you save money. However, if you need to bring in a professional, get a few quotes from a few different companies to ensure you’re getting the best deal.
- Update the lighting.
If you have old and dated lighting in your kitchen, simply swapping this out or giving it a new look can help make your kitchen seem more in style. For instance, removing bulky fluorescent lighting and replacing it with something simpler can make your kitchen seem more up to date.
If you just have old-looking lighting, such as fixtures with brass finishes, you could also just spray paint these fixtures a new color like black or oil rubbed bronze and re-use them. This will be a very inexpensive fix and will allow you to have a newly looking kitchen for a very low cost.
- Remove cabinets.
The open concept is in style, and if you can’t afford to replace your kitchen cabinets, why not remove them and choose open shelving? This will be much easier for you to tackle and less expensive than buying new cabinets. And it will certainly give your kitchen a new look.
When it comes to finding an inexpensive way to update your kitchen, using all these tips will help you.
