Kitchens are a focal point in a home, and, as one of the essential rooms in the house, you want it to be clean, functional, and inviting. It’s no fun working or spending time in a dull or outdated space.
However, maybe your budget is tight from moving to your new home, and you can’t quite swing a complete overhaul. Or you don’t have too much control over upgrades since you’re renting. Then the following five inexpensive ways can help quickly spruce up your dated kitchen.
1. Paint the Walls
Painting the walls is a quick and inexpensive way to spruce up any room. A new coat of paint on your kitchen walls can instantly transform the room’s look, but choose a color that makes you happy. Once dry, hang new curtains to add a nice contrast.
2. Update Cabinets
Even if your home has its original cabinets, this doesn’t mean you can’t spruce them up. While it may be too expensive to replace them (or if a renter, you can’t), try looking at other easy and inexpensive alternatives to clean them up and get them looking brand new.
Sand and restain the cabinets or apply a layer of fresh paint to complement your new walls. Are you tired of looking at decades-old tarnished copper or brass? With updated hardware, you can simply change the cabinet pulls, knobs, and hinges.
Another option is to remove cabinet door inserts and replace them with glass to offer a unique look and dramatic change.
Even if you can change just the hardware, this minor upgrade can significantly improve the look of your kitchen.
3. Install a New Faucet
Many late 20th-century faucets are dull and don’t shine well. Replacing a dated faucet with a shiny, modern one improves the kitchen’s look and adds a lot more practicality. In addition, today’s faucets have beautiful finishes, pull-out hose features, or touchless options.
4. Replace Dated Lighting
Depending upon the age of the house, dated lighting may not look nice or can even be faulty. Fortunately, swapping outdated lighting is an easy task. Even if you’re not able to do it yourself, you can select a fixture and have an electrician install it for far less than it would cost to do an entire kitchen overhaul.
5. Miscellaneous Additions
Not able to do many projects at this time? A few other things you can do to spruce up your kitchen include:
- Adding an accent backsplash that you can install; the stick-on type which requires very little money and effort and looks just like stone or ceramic.
- Buying a throw rug to add color to dated flooring.
- Applying new liners to cabinet shelves
- Installing wire shelving to add more storage space to reduce clutter.
Are you looking for more ideas? Then, try one of these easy solutions.
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