The Ultimate Way to Revamp Your Kitchen on a Budget

Your kitchen is the lifeblood of your house. It’s where everyone comes together and nourishes themselves. It’s probably the part of your house that could use a little upgrade. But that stuff is expensive! New cabinets and appliances aren’t in everyone’s budget. So in the spirit of “a penny saved is a penny earned” we’ve got a few suggestions for optimizing what you’ve got and adding a few low-cost touches to max out your kitchen space. Enjoy and happy decorating!

Put Up Some Art

Not on the fridge, but framed on the wall. A little gallery in your kitchen will give the room an elegant, beautiful touch you’ll love every time you look.

Place a Plant

Fresh flowers perk up any space, so if your kitchen looks a little sad just add a bunch of fresh cut flowers. If you can afford it, try for once a week. If you’re really pinching pennies, consider planting an herb garden for something more permanent and useful.

Add an Island

A tiny, colorful cart will give you storage space and a new spot to gather at.

Line (or Re-Line) Your Shelves and Cabinets

Use shelf paper or contact paper to add a pop of color and cool patterns to forgotten spaces—or cover up those weird stains that you haven’t figured out how to clean.

Update Your Hardware

Instead of worrying about replacing the cabinets, simply replace the handles and knobs for an updated, fresh look.

Cover Counter Tops

Adding big cutting boards and bold containers for utensils can help to cover up old ugly countertops so you don’t feel like you’re out of style.

Get New Switch Plates

Update your electrical sockets with decorative, sleek, or colorful plates. Consider adding plates with USB ports to be really up-to-date.

Splurge on One Thing

If you have a little extra money in your kitchen fund sitting around, go ahead and get something nice! Even if it’s just a nice faucet, a deep sink, or light fixture.

Add a Coat of Paint

If you own your home grab a gallon of paint and refresh your cabinets with a coat of a bold color or a simple white.

Look at Your Window Treatments

If you’ve got a window in the kitchen, try adding new curtains, a shelf, or even an awning.