BUDGET-FRIENDLY DIY PROJECTS FOR KITCHEN IMPROVEMENT
By: Jennifer J. Soileau
Tags: DIY, DIY Projects, Improvement, Kitchen

A kitchen improvement project doesn’t have to cost you a fortune to give your kitchen a fresh new look. All it requires is little effort and time combined with creativity to uplift the overall feel and experience of the heart of the house. Since there are a lot of activities going on in the kitchen, try avoiding anything that can create an even bigger mess. The complete kitchen overhaul would cost you around $20,000-$25,000 or even $80,000 for high-end kitchen renovation. With estimates like these being mentioned, it is easy to ignore the need for kitchen improvement while sticking to the outdated version. It could take years to stack up against such cash for kitchen improvement and full remodel.

However, the lack of funds shouldn’t stop you from improving the happy place of your house. How about we tell you there is a better way? A quick paint job, change of flooring, replacing the countertop are all great ways to overhaul the kitchen look. What if there is a kinda-sorta inexpensive remodel way to maximize the utility of your home’s heart? If you ponder over it, there are numerous small and cost-effective ways to upgrade the kitchen for a better organized, better equipped, and better overall look:

1. Statement appliance

No matter how high-tech your appliance is or the extended lifetime guarantee it offers, appliances of all sizes and functionalities have finite lifespans. In many cases, the appliances start leaking and stop working before the end the life expectancy. However, you are never sure whether to replace or repair the appliance. The good rule of thumb is that if your appliance needs repair and has been through half the lifespan of the expected lifespan, it will cost you as much as purchasing a new one. So, save yourself from the headache of running to and from the repair shop and make a real impact through vibrant and theme-focused new addition. Utilize the appliance as a décor design element rather than workhorse necessities.

2. The cookware upgrades

Let’s be clear about one thing if you haven’t used the right cookware and gear, you haven’t lived your culinary dream. Laboring away with outdated cookware and equipment could be time-consuming and boring. The tasks that could be accomplished through multi-tasker in a cabinet would often take hours with the wrong equipment cookware. Evaluate the quality of the cookware and equipment. Start with cooking basics, including essential utensils, knives, sustainable storage, and serve-ware. It all starts when you begin treating your kitchen less of an afterthought, more of a happy place. Consider the new cookware and equipment as an investment that won’t cost you to take out a mortgage or break a bank.

3. Place the mat

The kitchen receives most of the footfall in the house, with people visiting the place every now and then to cook or grab a snack. The constant spill and stains expose your kitchen flooring to wear and tear, thus reducing the quality and overall look of your kitchen. When it comes to decorating the kitchen, it all comes down to durability and practicality. A new rug in the kitchen not only works as noise-absorbent but uplifts the gallery-style experience of the kitchen. Go for woolen rugs to add warmth and depth to the kitchen experience. Opt for neutral shade if your kitchen theme is bright and vibrant. Go for neutral and feel-good hues to develop a welcoming environment. From providing the soft platform to stand on to eliminating fortuities, kitchen rug serves the purpose of protection and decoration.

In the end

Kitchen improvement projects help you sell your house at a higher price as it is the point of focus of every buyer in the housing market. Since the kitchen gets a lot of foot traffic and is the center of the house and family, a straightforward and modern fixture to the kitchen can help you make the right impression on the potential homeowner and buyer.