Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Some Ways to Decorate Your Kitchen on a Budget

For many people, the thought of redecorating their kitchen can be frightening. They start thinking that they need to replace everything in order to get a whole new look. By just following a few or all of the tips provided below, you should be able to create something new for next to nothing.

1. Instead of replacing the cabinets in your kitchen, try repainting them. There are many techniques which are easy to learn and will provide your cabinets with an expensive designer look. Such techniques as crackling, faux finishing and glazing are not only simple to do, but will save you money. If you need help on looking for ways to update old and tired kitchen cabinets, then take a look on the internet.

2. Provide your kitchen walls with a new lick of paint. By painting your walls in warm and inviting colors, you can make your kitchen the of the hub of the home.

3. Why not spend a little of your budget on purchasing some new hand towels and potholders that will match the color of your new décor.

4. Another simple and easy tip for redecorating your kitchen, and will cost you nothing, is toyou’re your beautiful dishes and glassware out of the cupboards, and use them to accentuate the kitchen.

5. A great way of changing the whole décor of your kitchen is by putting up new curtains. They will help to create a fresh new look to your kitchen, and they certainly will not break the bank and you may well find that just making this one change will give your kitchen a completely different look. By changing your curtains, you could actually bring out the personality of the kitchen with little or no effort on your part.

6. If you have appliances that you wish to hide, get some material that co-ordinates with the décor of your kitchen, along with some wire and hooks, and then just place the fabric in front of the appliance. Hey, presto, it’s covered up, and the fabric provides a new dimension to your room.

7. Why not consider replacing the cabinet doors. Many companies can provide a good selection of designs, colors and shapes of kitchen cabinet doors. This is a much more cost effective way of giving your kitchen a whole new look without actually having to replace the whole cabinet.

8. Something else to consider would be to simply replace the drawer and cabinet pulls.

9. Another affordable way of making your kitchen look different is by adding a kitchen island. They not only provide you with more counter space, they provide a place where people can gather. If that doesn’t fit your budget, then consider using a moveable kitchen cart or table. An added bonus to using one is that when they aren’t in use, they can be put away, and leave you with room in your kitchen.

10. Finally, if your kitchen-redecorating budget is so small that you are unable to do any of the tips already mentioned, think about replacing the backsplash instead. The great thing about backsplashes is that they now come in a variety of different colors, materials, and styles.

As you can see, redecorating your kitchen on a budget can be as simple as just giving the walls a new coat of paint, or changing the existing hardware or doors on your cabinets. By simply making one small change you can give your kitchen a whole new look.

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