Your plans may get put off if you’ve been wanting to renovate your old kitchen for a while but haven’t had the time, or it’s simply too pricey to hire a professional remodelling company.
However, there are many amazing tips and modifications you can implement to your kitchen that won’t cost you a lot of money or time and will make it look more lovely and homey. So, let’s get started.
Paint the Cabinets
Do you feel like your kitchen lacks some liveliness? It should be a room that’s light and cheerful, and believe it or not it could be achieved with a fresh coat of paint. Your antiquated cabinets can benefit from a thorough cleaning and repainting project if you don’t want to take it too far with adding a wallpaper, changing the curtains or shades, and painting the doors or windows for some pop of colour.
Change the Kitchen Cabinet Hardware
The task of installing cabinet hardware is simple but crucial. Consider it as the finishing touch for your kitchen renovation. Although kitchen hardware, including drawer knobs, may not be the most crucial component in your kitchen, its absence would be noticed.
Think of function over fashion when choosing drawer knobs and pulls for your existing cabinets. While shimmering and floral-shaped knobs may be eye-catching, they are not the best choice for rooms that are in constant use. And there are no strict rules to follow when choosing whether to select a knob or a pull or both. One preference is to use knobs for all doors and pulls for all drawers.
Instal Under-Cabinet Lighting
To give your kitchen an appealing appearance, you don’t need to invest hundreds of dollars. There are plenty of other tricks to achieve that by just switching up a few things around. For example, you can instal some low-energy light strips right under your cabinets and with light and shadow work you can give this area a whole new dimension.
Organize the Spice Cabinet
It should come as no surprise that the spice cupboard is one of the kitchen places with the greatest clutter. Are you frequently using the traditional “raise and look” technique to read spice labels in the cabinet’s back to locate (maybe) the specific spices you require? The next time you go shopping, pick up a spice jar organiser.
Some variants resemble stairs or stacking shelves; both are readily available and inexpensive. You’ll always be aware of where the garlic powder is and your cabinet will appear neat and organised. Additionally, you can generate extra space for these spices that you didn’t know you needed.
Construct Your Own Coffee or Cocktail Bar
How often do you see the coffee shops when you’re watching your favourite TV show? Creating a coffee or cocktail bar for yourself is a terrific idea. You can create it in the area under the stairs or the area next to the sink, then invite your friends and family over to enjoy some of your drinks.
Create a Focal Point
Beauty is a subjective idea that varies from person to person. However, you can make a focal point in your kitchen that covers up all flaws. Place a few lights over the work surface or sink to literally brighten the area. Clean up the clutter and add brand new home décor or hang artwork on the walls.
Refresh Your Sink
Remove all hardware and clean the sink. Next, use citrous oils to give the sink a clean scent. Run the water, turn on the garbage disposal, and pour some citrous oil down the drain. Citrus oils will assist in deodorising the chamber and cleaning the blades.
Experiment with Countertops
Are your countertops shabby and unappealing? Think about installing a kitchen cooktop and perhaps setting up a new food-prepping countertop made of gorgeous, natural-looking granite or marble. Tops made of laminate are equally effective.
While certain kitchens benefit from the contrast of a black stone countertop, a dark kitchen will appear better if you add an off-white, tan, or light grey finish. You can simply embellish a basic white countertop with a few essential accent items, so don’t be hesitant to take white as a colour option.
Re-Paint the Walls
As mentioned with the cabinets and the suitable drawer knobs and pulls colour can play a huge role in the overall décor. Choose your kitchen paint colours carefully because they will draw a lot of attention. The greatest kitchen colours typically have a strong visual effect and go well with the concept of eating and food.
The kitchen will shimmer with new energy after being painted. Since kitchens often have small wall space compared to bedrooms or living rooms, painting them can be simpler than painting those spaces. Base cabinets, wall cabinets, and backsplashes take up the majority of the wall space in a kitchen, so get creative and turn it into your own little art project.
How About Adding a Cosy Window Seat?
Imagine yourself sipping tea, relaxing by a large window, and reading a fantastic book. Divine, wouldn’t you say? Simply place some cabinets and a comfortable mattress with a few pillows under the window. Make things as easy as you can.
Add Houseplants or Herbs
Recent research has shown that having plants around can improve our mood and reduce anxiety, in addition to changing how visitors view your area by adding a few leafy companions. So, add a plant to brighten up your kitchen. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, grow some fresh herbs in a window for use in your own cooking. Yum.
