Nearly every home owner knows that decorating or remodeling a kitchen is one of the most expensive projects in the home. If you cannot afford new counter tops, floors and cabinets, how can you renovate the kitchen and give it fresh, new appeal? We have several ideas, all of which you will find below.
Your kitchen is a place where friends and family gather to enjoy good meals, visit and discuss the day. In fact, many families spend more time in this room than they do in the living or family room.
Give the walls a face lift
The easiest (and perhaps most affordable) thing you can do to update your kitchen and dining areas is to paint the walls. You might consider using a bright, sunny yellow or a soft pumpkin shade to add life to the room. Go online and learn about some of the techniques you can handle yourself to add texture to the walls, things such as ragging, rag-rolling and sponging. The looks you can accomplish with paint today are absolutely amazing!
Consider doing the baseboards and door trim in a complementing or contrasting shade to make your walls pop.
Small accents make a big difference
Most likely, you cannot afford to put new cabinets in your kitchen. However, there are some things you can do yourself that will give them an entirely new look!
Consider changing the hardware. You can find cabinet door knobs and drawer pulls in all types of materials, colors and designs. Some are elegant, some are country-themed, some are bright and colorful, and others are simple. Decide what goes best with your decor.
For the cabinet doors, consider accenting them with a pattern if they are of a solid color or stained wood. You can use wallpaper or paint to place a rectangle around the entire perimeter, or be creative and come up with your own unique design!
Fabrics
Years ago, many women didn't really like to use much fabric in the kitchen and avoided window treatments, table cloths, etc. Fabrics were hard to get cleaned, and grease stains were challenging to remove. Now, nearly any material can be washed.
Think about making your own window hangings, table runners and dinner napkins! This is an easy task, even for those who don't sew. If you can cut out a shape, you can use hemming tape around the edges to give your decorations a nice, clean border. Consider adding lace or rick rack around the edges to add charm.
Clear your counters off and remove any gadgets or small appliances you don't use every day. A clean counter top makes a room look organized; too many things setting around make it look cluttered and messy. Keep accessories to a minimum; a ceramic vase filled with flowers and a basket full of fruits and greenery are all that you need to give your kitchen a fresh, vibrant appeal.
Put these ideas to work in your kitchen, and you will find that you can see a total transformation for under $100!
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