Do you want to update your kitchen but can’t afford to? Learn how you can renovate your kitchen for less with these 7 easy ways to update your kitchen on a small budget.
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There is no doubt about it, the kitchen is one of the most important places in our home. It’s the place where we cook, eat, gather, and share stories about our day. So, it needs to be a place we enjoy being in as well as a functional space to prepare meals for our family.
However, if your kitchen isn’t bringing you joy lately because it’s dated and you can’t afford a costly renovation, don’t despair because it is possible to update your kitchen on a small budget. You just need to be creative and do a little research.
Since we are in the process of updating our 1930s home, I thought I would share a few things that have helped me save money when it comes to renovating. Here are 7 ways you can update your kitchen on a small budget that can still make a huge impact.
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7 Ways to Update Your Kitchen on a Small Budget
Change your cabinets
Luckily there are a few inexpensive options to update your cabinets such as with paint or gel stain if you can’t afford a complete kitchen renovation.
Although I don’t have experience painting cabinets, a few years ago, we decided to use gel stain to update our old oak cabinets and I’m happy to say they have held up so well.
If you are interested in learning how I transformed our kitchen cabinets for less than $100, I share my best gel stain tips for beginners here.
You may also like: How to Gel Stain a Kitchen Table
Update your cabinet hardware
An easy way to update your kitchen cabinets whether you decided to paint them or are happy with how they are but want to modernize them is to change the cabinet hardware.
There are so many great options available, here are some pulls I’m considering for our cabinets. Despite being such a small change they can make a huge difference in how your kitchen looks.
If cabinet hardware isn’t in your budget, then you can always spray paint your hardware to improve your cabinets.
Add an inexpensive backsplash
There is no doubt that backsplash can be costly. I’ve been looking for inexpensive options for the last few weeks. I love the look of tile but unfortunately, since I need to make our kitchen renovation budget stretch, I’ve been considering a few other options.
I have found this peel-and-stick subway tile that looks durable and would be a great alternative to traditional tile. But, if you are looking for something that is even more affordable, this brick wallpaper backsplash gives the illusion of real bricks.
Honestly, there are so many great options, you could paint your backsplash a different color than your walls or use paintable beadboard wallpaper for added texture.
Update your countertops
Countertops can be one of your biggest expenses after cabinets when renovating your kitchen. But, luckily there are ways to change how your counters look without spending hundreds of dollars. 5 years ago, we updated our counters by using this instant granite countertop covering and it held up great.
So, I decided to look for similar but less expensive options for now and found this marble covering and granite peel-and-stick covering. Both options look amazing and are relatively easy to apply.
Depending on what you like, there are so many different options including this peel-and-stick wallpaper that looks like butcher block counters.
Add an accent wall
Accent walls are really popular right now for any wall in your home but they can make a huge impact in your kitchen. Whether you decide to paint a wall a different color or use peel-and-stick wallpaper, it can modernize how your home looks.
DIY wall art
I love home decor but it can get costly. So, to save money I like to make my own signs and decor with inexpensive products from Dollar Tree. I share how to transfer printer ink to wood to make your own signs in my farmhouse wreath tutorial.
Of course, there are so many free printables all over Pinterest that you can print out and frame to update your home. You can also sign up for my free resource library which includes wall printables.
Declutter and Organize
When all else fails, spend some time decluttering your kitchen. Just clearing the clutter can make a huge difference in the appearance of your home. If your cabinets and counters are packed with stuff you don’t use then updating won’t be as dramatic because the clutter will take front and center.
If you don’t know where to begin decluttering your home, you can start my 30-day decluttering challenge to help you get started.
Once you’ve cleared the mess, you can start to organize so that your kitchen works for you. It’s not necessary to go crazy and buy every storage bin and organizer. Look through your cabinets to see what you can improve.
- Do you need a bin to keep your kid’s snacks contained because they’ve taken over your pantry?
- How about a place to store your cooking utensils or kitchen gadgets?
Make a list of what can help make your kitchen more functional for you and then visit your local Dollar Tree, they have so many storage bins and organizational tools that can help transform your kitchen on a budget.
There you go, 7 easy ways to update your kitchen. I hope you have been inspired by some of these ideas and they have helped you realize that you can have your dream kitchen without breaking the bank.
Looking for more decluttering tips and motivation?
- 5 Best Beginner Decluttering Tips
- 10 Quick 10-Minute Decluttering Tasks
- 9 Easy Ways to Keep Clutter Out of Your Home
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