MODERNISE YOUR KITCHEN WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK!

MODERNISE YOUR KITCHEN WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK!

A kitchen is one of the areas in the house where we spend most of our time. Whether it be eating, cooking or even just enjoying each other's time it sets the tone of the entire house.  Luckily there are many tips and tricks to get your kitchen looking up to scratch without a big budget renovation.

A FRESH COAT OF PAINT.

With the average kitchen renovation costing around 20k, quick inexpensive fixes make for an attractive solution.

Adding a coat of paint to the kitchen can really help make it feel light a bright!  Just a couple of coats makes old surfaces look fresh and new.   Before painting all you have to do is ensure surfaces are squeaky clean so the paint can be applied directly – without even having to prime. The end result is a stylish durable finish that stands up to daily wear-and-tear, making it perfect for a busy modern kitchen.

KNOW THE TRENDS:

In 2020 we have found natural earthy textures in the form of timber, ceramics, rattan and glass are popular and an inexpensive look to adopt throughout the kitchen. This can be done by adding some modern wall panelling, timber shutters or even handcrafted objects.

UPGRADE ACCESSORIES: 

By simply adding some cooking boards, plants and storage you can change the whole style of the kitchen.

ADD STORAGE WITH SIMPLE SHELVES: 

By adding some extra storage either with cabinets, shelves or even just a declutter it can really put you at ease. Simple floating shelves, free standing cupboards, rustic wood shelves or even just metal brackets are some ideas which can even be purchased at local bunnings.

UPGRADE / UPDATE LIGHTING: 

Swapping out existing pendant lights provides instant sophistication.  Look out for practical lighting that is also in line with your style of home and furnishings. Maybe you can get some colours to match the fresh coat of paint as previously suggested in this article.

Here are just a few tips and tricks to make your kitchen a little more liveable that could even be done on the next long weekend.