A boring kitchen is not creative to cook in, is it? For most of us, the kitchen is one of the most used areas in our homes as it acts as the hub for all family activity throughout the day. For this exact reason, it is essential that the kitchen is inviting as well as impeccably designed for practical purposes. So, you are wishing to update your kitchen but don’t know where to start? This post will take you through the necessary steps to improve your kitchen on a limited budget in which a full kitchen remodel is not quite achievable (and even a step added in case it is!).

How to Easily Upgrade your Boring Kitchen

Paint:

One of the easiest and cheapest ways to refresh the interior of your kitchen is to give it a fresh coat of paint. Firstly identify the areas of the kitchen that need refreshing as not all the walls will require spicing up. For optimal effectiveness, focus on adding striking colour to feature walls- but do your research first as colour can have a huge impact and shouldn’t be underestimated. One recommendation would be to add paint selectively to one particular are of the kitchen, creating a focal point and creating an immediate impact. However, it is crucial that you select colours that will complement the existing colour scheme present in your kitchen, matching things such as the cabinets, backsplashes, and flooring.

Upgrade Kitchen Cabinet Hardware:

Once the paint has dried, it is time to continue with the facelift by upgrading that dated kitchen hardware. In the grand scheme of things this can be considered a small change; however replacing tired old hardware can have a huge impact without having to go to the expensive of replacing the whole kitchen cabinet. Focus on finding hardware that suits and compliments the tone of your kitchen; investing in quality replacement drawer knobs, cabinet handles, and light fixtures.

Don’t Settle for Boring Kitchen Flooring:

If you are hoping for a brand new look for your kitchen nothing achieves this better than replacing your flooring. If this is a route that you’ve decided to take, a recommendation would be to consider using vinyl flooring titles. Vinyl flooring is probably the most suitable type of flooring for a standard kitchen – it’s relatively inexpensive, easy to maintain, comfortable to walk on and extremely durable. However if the budget can stretch a little further than investing in a more natural flooring material is advised, such as wood. Although over double the price of vinyl flooring, the finish and impact it has on your kitchen are second to none.

Combat your Boring Kitchen with Creative Lighting:

Cleverly selected lighting can have a major impact on your kitchen, creating a mood and atmosphere at the flick of a switch – giving the feel of a complete kitchen remodel without the added expense.

There are 3 main categories to consider replacing lighting in the kitchen outlined below:

– Task Lighting

– Ambient Lighting

– Decorative Lighting

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