How to make a cheap kitchen look expensive? Often you have to do renovations when the budget is very limited, so we suggest you look at how to renovate your kitchen cheaply and cheerfully, and we will also show you the process in the photo.
It is worth understanding that it is unlikely that you will be able to create a major transformation of the space, but inexpensive does not mean that the result will be of poor quality. Even with a small amount for renovation work in the kitchen, you can choose the best options for materials in terms of price-quality ratio... and also add details to the interior that will create a “wow” effect.
Updating the kitchen set
The doors of kitchen cabinets often lose their appearance, although the set itself remains quite reliable. Therefore, if you notice that the facade of the cabinets in the kitchen looks unpresentable, you should not change the set completely. If the doors are swollen or cracks appear, you can order the production of a new facade - this will cost less than completely replacing the furniture. If the doors are intact, they can be updated using painting or self-adhesive film. You can paint or paper the doors either yourself or by choosing a professional who can help you. Even taking into account the services of a master, such a façade update will cost much less and take less time and effort than a complete change of the headset.
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Kitchen furniture - how to save it?
If a soft corner or upholstery on chairs in the kitchen is worn out, the furniture can be saved by having it reupholstered. Of course, this is only possible if the frame is not damaged or deformed.
Reupholstery is a budget and reasonable way to update upholstered furniture. Thanks to it, you can give a modern look to even old furniture. You just need to choose a good specialist and decide on the material for the reupholstery. It can be either artificial leather or various textile materials. A variety of color shades and fabric textures will completely transform your upholstered kitchen furniture.
Tile
Durable, durable and practical, tiles remain the most attractive material for kitchen decoration. She:
- Not afraid of moisture, temperature, cleaning, dirt;
- Does not absorb dust and odors;
- Can be easily washed with plain water and chemicals;
- Has many colors and patterns.
The entire room is rarely tiled; in this case, the kitchen will look too much like a catering establishment. Basically, durable material is used to decorate the cooking area.
If you want to make a very unusual design using a ceramic coating, then choose tiles with patterns. Most often, classic and ethnic interiors are decorated in this unusual way.
The disadvantage of tiles will be their high cost and the requirement to hire professional tilers.
Changing the floor covering
An old floor often ruins the overall impression of a kitchen. The most budget option for upgrading your flooring is to buy linoleum. This is an inexpensive, easily washable material that can withstand excess moisture. You can save on square footage if you do not install new linoleum throughout the entire room, but cut it to fit the baseboard of the kitchen unit. If the old floor is in good condition, you can lay linoleum directly on top. If the previous coating has significant unevenness, then before laying the linoleum, use a liquid floor, filling the necessary areas with it.
Plaster
Simple plaster is once again becoming a popular type of finish and a wonderful addition to any decor. She:
- It does not require special care;
- Not afraid of water and temperature changes;
- Relaxes with odors.
In addition to the usual white and gray plaster, today you can find finishes in almost any color, so that the kitchen space will become quite bright and memorable.
Decorative plaster will create the mood of an ancient castle or an original room decorated in the most unusual way. True, to create such an effect you will need the help of specialists.
Reorganizing storage areas and shelves
It's amazing how many unnecessary little things accumulate in the kitchen. They take up a lot of space in kitchen cabinets and shelves, spoil the design, and create a general impression of clutter. Do you want your kitchen to sparkle with new colors with minimal effort? Start sorting small items and unnecessary items inside cabinets and shelves.
In addition, new shelves can give the room a completely different look. Once you've freed up space inside your kitchen cabinets, move everything that was previously taking up visible space there. If the old shelves have a bad appearance, you can re-paint them or paste them over, taking into account the entire shelf body. If the case is damaged, it is best to replace them with new ones. You can install flowers, kitchen appliances or additional lamps on them according to your taste.
Small budget kitchens - cheap renovation
Small kitchens can be just as beautiful and functional as large ones. You don't have to spend a fortune to create beautiful designs on a budget. For example, using light colors on the walls can open up the space. Yellow, orange, light blue and green are colors that are popular today not only for living and dining rooms, but also for kitchens. Dark colors are known to close down space.
It is also important to know that having too much or too large pieces of furniture will make the space smaller. Use smaller tables and chairs or even bar stools if available. By freeing up floor space, you'll not only make your kitchen look larger, but you'll also have more space to move around without bumping into or maneuvering around furniture.
Kitchen faucets have certainly come a long way over the past few years, both in appearance and functionality. A kitchen faucet with a high arc allows you to place large volumes of dishes. Always consider both form and function when purchasing items, as when designing on a budget, it's important to be practical with your choices.
And the last thing that needs to be done in a budget kitchen design is to free the windows from heavy and dark curtains. Instead, hang curtains that are light and airy to let in plenty of natural light. They will give your kitchen more curb appeal, making it appear larger, brighter and cozier. You can read about which curtains will suit your kitchen and which design to choose here.
What to do with the walls?
A good and inexpensive option for covering kitchen walls is painting. The paint is easy to apply, easy to clean, and you can quickly renew areas that will become unpresentable over time. If there are children in the apartment, one of the walls can be covered with special black paint for drawing with chalk. This will not only be an interesting touch in the design, but will also allow the child to draw on the wall without any damage to the coating. In addition, on such a wall you can take quick notes or write down recipes.
Cork
A nice material is cork, which is made from tree bark and has all the benefits of wood. She:
- Has an attractive appearance;
- Eco-friendly;
- Not susceptible to tree beetles;
- Not afraid of water;
- Does not absorb odors.
The finish is durable and practical, has excellent sound insulation properties, creates a cozy room, but is quite expensive.
Liquid wallpaper
Liquid wallpaper can replace plaster. Their additional benefits include:
- Easy to apply (they don’t even require very careful leveling of the walls);
- Creating a seamless surface;
- Ability to close the most inaccessible places;
- High maintainability.
And if necessary, the wallpaper can be removed and applied in another place.
Dye
One of the most budget-friendly options for decorative repairs of walls and other surfaces. But the first paint you come across will not work: it is better to prefer a moisture-resistant option that is resistant to washing with household chemicals.
Only with the help of paint can you create a unique color by mixing several shades or tinting. This variety will allow you to fit a painted wall into any interior. Using a wide palette, you can achieve different effects: expand the room, zone it, or focus on a certain wall.
It is worth choosing paint with a glossy finish because:
A black matte wall or even an apron on which you can draw with crayons has become a trend. This effect is created thanks to slate paint.
It is necessary to apply this paint on the base in 2-4 layers and wait for it to dry - and that’s it - the school board is ready. It's easy to get rid of greasy stains, but you'll have to struggle with chalk stains. But thanks to the drawings, you can change the interior at least every week: it will be Italian pizza, Bavarian sausages, or a French croissant.
Interesting idea! You can make such a board magnetic. To do this, you need to apply magnetic primer to the base 1-2 times before painting, and then you can safely hang magnets brought from vacation.
Panels
Wall panels are made from different materials. The most popular of them are plastic and MDF. The advantage of this type of finishing is that it is not necessary to level the walls in advance, because the top will be covered anyway.
There are two ways to attach panels:
If the glue will definitely withstand the plastic panel, then with the MDF panel you should be more careful. The disadvantage of the frame is that it takes up a significant area, so plastic is often preferred from panels and is glued onto it.
Plastic has many advantages:
Although the panels, whether PVC or MDF, are not afraid of temperature changes, they react poorly to high temperatures and can become deformed or melt.
Of course, both materials are not environmentally friendly, which is what scares off many consumers. In the sun, colors can fade and whites can turn yellow. Plastic is usually chosen for rented apartments, country houses or as a temporary option. But now there are really beautiful models that can be used to decorate a “permanent” kitchen.
Stone
Stone walls in the kitchen will create an atmosphere of ancient romance or a rough home of Alpine peasants. This effect is achieved due to the area of use of the stone and its shades.
The material can only be used in spacious kitchens and, preferably, only on one wall.
- For a long time, they used stone to decorate the area near the doors and near the stove, without completing the work a little. But today such design is going out of fashion, being replaced by a full-fledged decoration of an accent wall.
- The disadvantages of the stone are its weight, price and massiveness, which visually “eats” part of the available space. Decorative stone can correct this shortcoming, but when choosing this option you should pay special attention to high-quality imitation of natural material.
