How to Create Your Dream Kitchen on a Budget
- 1). Start by making a list of all of the things you want to do to create your dream kitchen, then write down how much money you can afford to spend on each item on your list.
- 2). Paint your kitchen. This is one of the easiest and most affective kitchen updates. Your kitchen walls need semi-gloss paint to keep them washable. If you have the budget for it, you may want to use wallpaper on one or more walls. Consider laying a tile backwash between your wall and countertop as well.
- 3). Update your cabinets. Depending on your budget, new doors may be an option. Otherwise, consider painting them with semi-gloss paint. New drawer pulls are an inexpensive and quick update. They are like your kitchen's jewelry and can set the tone for the whole room. Line or paint the inside of your cabinets and drawers as well. You might consider leaving the door off one or more cupboards if you have china or a collection of pottery you'd like to show off.
- 4). Replace or update the kitchen floor. If a new floor isn't in your budget, consider a new throw rug. If the floor is in very bad shape or totally intolerable, think about tearing it up and using inexpensive vinyl tiles to replace it. These come in many styles and are easy for most people to lay themselves.
- 5). Update your appliances. If you can't afford to buy new appliances, check into buying new front panels or painting with epoxy paint.
- 6). Replace your kitchen faucet. This is another inexpensive, but impressive, change to help bring your dream kitchen to fruition. Another small change is lighting fixtures. Both of these fixes can be done by most homeowners themselves and will fit in most kitchen remodeling budgets.