Affordable Renovation Ideas to Modernise the Kitchen

Most people are so busy renovating other parts of their home that they often forget about keeping the kitchen up to date. Many people build lasting memories in their kitchens with family holiday dinners and time with everyone gathered around the kitchen table for laughter and a good time. That is why this room of the home should be kept comfortable with bright colours to give it a cheery atmosphere. There are plenty of renovations that could be done to the kitchen that will make it look like you’ve spent thousands of pounds redoing it, when in reality you only have to spend a few hundred pounds, especially if you take advantage of deals online.

Make the Same Cabinets You Own Look Like You Spent a Fortune Replacing Them

Cabinets are one of the most expensive features of a home, and they can b

e really expensive if you completely replace them. However, you do have the option to have your cabinetry refaced to give your kitchen a modernized look in any finishing style that you desire. Whether you want a futuristic metallic look or warm tones of wood, you can accomplish it for a fraction of the cost of what a whole set of new cabinets would cost you. If you really want to get creative, then you can mix and match the finishes on your cabinetry as well. This has become a hot trend over the last decade, and it really gives the room a sense of style and classiness.  Obviously if you want to change the size of your cabinets then you simply don’t have a choice but to replace the whole unit.  However, if you are going to do so then make sure you do you research online to avoid getting stung with an above market rate price. It is also important to keep in mind that going cheap is not necessarily the best option because you will have to live with your decision for a number of years!

Out With the Walls and in With the Open Space Concept

Beams, partial walls and closed spaces are a thing of the past. Removing these walls can open up your kitchen space to make it feel airy and larger than it actually is. The great thing about this project is that it costs very little to do, and the resulting effect can be absolutely amazing. It is important to make sure that the wall you are taking out are not supporting walls to the structure of you home before taking this type of project on. The cost of taking out beams and walls only runs a couple of hundred pounds in most cases.  Open plan houses make much better use of smaller spaces – especially in cities, and can give a much more relaxed feeling to the house as a whole.

Changing Up the Walls and Flooring

Every kitchen should be bright. Trends change every few years, so you will want to get floor and wall coverings that can change with the times easily. Paint is the best option for the kitchen walls, but it comes in literally hundreds of colours to go with any décor, and costs only a few pounds per can.  Flooring should be durable and easy to clean.  Ceramic tile, linoleum or hardwood floors such as distressed flooring are great options for kitchen flooring, and they come in an array of shades, colours and patterns.  You can always change the colour of the walls but the floor is much harder and more expensive to change.  As such, it is usually advisable to opt for neutral colours!