Homeowners are constantly thinking of ways that they can invigorate, restore and upgrade their kitchens. Unfortunately, ideas and budgets don’t always align, and we might think of something stunning that is simply implausible at the time! But there are many budget makeover ideas you can implement to refresh your kitchen without blowing your yearly savings.
Here, we are going to share with you seven kitchen makeover ideas that won’t stress your savings:
- New accents
Replacing your cabinet and cupboard handles with elegant new designs is one of the most cost-efficient ways to invigorate the aesthetic without spending exorbitant amounts of money. With a range of luxurious-yet-budget friendly options available, you will find that this subtle change actually has a big impact on your kitchen’s aesthetic.
- Optimise your walls & benchtops
We often think that we should keep all our essential cookware and utensils stored away because we think it looks unsightly to have them all on display. But if you lack the proper space to efficiently store your essentials then it’s time to consider putting them out and at the ready. This is especially because storing your essentials in the open can actually look quite elegant (think metallic strips for your knife collection and racks for hanging chopping boards and utensils!).
- Maximise free space
Remaking the kitchen should be a fine balance between aesthetic and efficiency, right? So one of the best things you can do is optimise the free space that would otherwise go unused. Installing stylish racks under your overhead cabinetry is a clever way to hold extra essentials like cutlery and paper towel holders. What’s more, it is a relatively cost-effective way to make a big change in your kitchen.
- Ceiling storage
 Ceiling storage not only optimises space-saving but looks super-stylish, too! Ceiling racks allow you to store all your essential pots and pans and saves them from taking up space in the cabinets. After all, we all know how awkward and clunky our pots and pans can be in the below cabinets, banging around and falling all over the place. Easy, above-head storage is one of the most practical ways to have them ready and without all the nuisance.
- A little home DIY
If you fancy yourself as a bit of a home DIY expert then why not try and make your own shelves? Open shelving that attaches to free space on the wall is a great way to store many of the essentials that might otherwise be taking up necessary cabinet space. You only need wood, shelf brackets, nails and the tools to make the shelves and you could really optimise your kitchen’s space on the cheap.
- Cabinet door space
Your cabinet doors are just waiting to be utilised to the fullest. You can easily install cabinet door islands that can be adorned with a range of storage solutions that truly make your space much more efficient. This is perfect for smaller kitchens that require smart storage solutions and can hold essentials like cutlery, dishwashing products, spice racks and more.
- A fresh paint job
One of the most budget-friendly ways to truly invigorate your space is to give it a fresh coat of paint. Give it a lick of fresh, airy and bright paint like beige to give it a refreshed feeling that makes you happy to cook in it. This is easily one of the best ways to refresh your space without spending hundreds or thousands of dollars – it makes a wonderful difference!