Elevating Your Kitchen on a Budget

We just started a kitchen renovation (which we are super excited about) and it got me thinking about how to elevate a kitchen on a budget. Yes, super custom renovations are great, but they are also expensive. Kitchen upgrades can also seem so intimidating- and they don’t have to be! Here are a few tips and tricks to give your kitchen a facelift while not breaking the bank.

NEW HARDWARE
Hardware is something small that has a huge impact on the overall look of a space. If your existing cabinets need a little spruce up, try some modern brass handles, matte black sink faucets, or even acrylic knobs. New hardware is an easy way to transform the aesthetic of your kitchen and automatically give it a new style.

LIGHTING
A new light fixture in a great way to elevate the look of your kitchen and it’s practical (a good excuse to get a new light fixture). Whether it is a statement fixture over your kitchen table or hanging pendant lights, brighten up your kitchen with a new light fixture.

PAINT
I think there are very few things in life that a fresh coat of paint can’t fix. It instantly freshens things up. From refreshing your current wall color to painting your walls a bold emerald green, painting is a very cost-effective way to transform your space.
P.S. Add in some removable wallpaper behind your shelves or on an accent wall to add a little character and a splash of color.

DISPLAY YOUR BOOKS
Display those cookbooks that have been hiding inside of a cabinet for years. Cookbooks are typically colorful and visually appealing on the outside, so why not show them off? Display them on your countertop with some trendy bookends or stack them on your island and add a nice candle on top to complete the look. The best part of this? You won’t be searching for those cookbooks when you need to know an ingredient or next step in a recipe.