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How Can I Update My Kitchen on a Tight Budget?
Posted by Admin on Dec 28th 2020
Updating the kitchen with custom-built cabinets can potentially come with a big price tag, depending on what you are looking for. Fortunately, it doesn’t necessarily have to be extremely costly to get what you want and need. While there are some more affordable cabinet options, there are also a lot of ways to update existing kitchen cabinets on a smaller budget.
In this blog, we will check out several ways that you can update your kitchen without breaking the bank.
Determining What to Replace
Replacing doors is one way to make a big update in the appearance of your kitchen cabinets. Refinishing the surfaces is another good option to make them look almost new again. Paint not only covers up wear and tear, but it also can create an interesting new theme in your kitchen. New cabinet hardware will create smoother functionality and lift the appeal of your cabinets.
A lot of times, you may find that you don’t need to replace everything to make your cabinets look new and different. If you have a larger budget and are considering a more substantial remodel, then you may consider replacing whole sections of your cabinetry.
A lot of the price differences in all the cabinet parts depends on the material and the design. But at this point, it is important to decide based on what you really need to update in your kitchen. More affordable cabinet wood options can be more prone to dents and dings, as well as warping and bending. If you plan on staying in the home for a long time, it is best to get strong hardwood cabinets in materials such as cherry, oak, and hickory.
A Facelift for Your Cabinet Cabinets
A great way to cut costs, and update your kitchen, is to paint your cabinets, whether they are new or old. You can start a new look for your kitchen or blend with what’s already there, but a fresh coat of paint could be just what your kitchen needs to start looking fresh and new again. If you are really wanting a fresh update, try a modern two-color paint job in your kitchen.
Even though paints with stain blockers or primers are more expensive, they might save you money by the end of the project. While paint and primer combinations can be a cost-saver, they are often not as effective as applying them separately. Two coats of both primer and paint will effectively cover and protect your cabinets. In addition to painting, a good clear coat can help protect your cabinets and keep them looking new for longer.
Choosing Affordable Cabinet Doors
A lot of the cost from custom cabinet doors is usually based on the work involved in creating them, as well as the value they add to your home. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do about the costs but accept them or find another budget-friendly cabinet option. To take advantage of this situation, you can find less popular options or cabinet doors with less intricate designs that offer better prices. If you are handy with wood, you can even get plain cabinet doors and design them yourself.
A great way to enhance a budget-friendly cabinet door is to use stencils to add beautiful designs and theme-enriched artwork!
Adding Shelves in your Kitchen
If your kitchen cabinets look pretty sound and just need to be touched up, adding shelves is an affordable update to make the most of your kitchen storage. You can fix up the cabinets to bring new life and add the shelves to get more use out of them.
Old cabinets tend to get warped or bent shelves over time and as long as the cabinet is still strong and revivable, new wood shelves can save you money.
Cabinet Hardware Upgrades
Just like replacing shelves or refinishing existing cabinets, a kitchen cabinet in good shape can be revived with new hardware, such as cabinet drawer pulls, cabinet door hinges and handles, shelf pins, etc. Add some flair with antique bronze hardware or go for something like silver nickel.
If you like natural materials, you can find solid wood handles and pulls for your cabinets in unfinished or finished options.
Buying bulk packages of cabinet handles and drawer pulls can save more money if you find one that suits your needs.
The Bottom Line on Your Kitchen Update
When starting your project, whether it is an update or remodel, it is important to make a plan. You should plan out exactly what you want to do, with what materials, and how much you plan to spend on the whole project. It can be easy to go over budget, so be sure to be careful as you select your materials. Hopefully, with a bit of work and planning, you can have a kitchen that makes you happy and comfortable without having to empty your bank account.