Home Rates Calculators Mobile MORTGAGES BANK RATES CREDIT CARDS INSURANCE AUTO PERSONAL LOANS RETIREMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING advertisement PrintSubscribe 8 kitchen remodeling ideas for under $500 By Michael Estrin • Bankrate.com Frugal ideas to remodel the kitchen Previous 1 of 10 Next A kitchen remodel may sound like an overwhelming, budget-busting project. But there are ways to breathe new life into an old kitchen without spending much money. "A kitchen remodel can be done on any budget," says Lowe's spokeswoman Jaclyn Pardini. "The secret to success lies in careful planning. Conduct research ahead of time, find your inspirations, and know which projects you can complete yourself and which ones you'll leave for an expert." Naturally, there are limits to what you can do on a budget. But many home-remodeling experts stress that moderately handy homeowners with just a little cash to spend can make a big difference in their kitchen. And if the work looks good, you're adding equity to your home, says Erin Davis, lead designer for Mosaik Design & Remodeling in Portland, Oregon. Here are eight kitchen remodeling projects that cost $500 or less. Previous 1 of 10 Next SHARE THIS STORY LinkedIn Delicious Reddit Stumbleupon Email story More On Home Renovations: Bathroom remodeling requires a plan 6 worst home fixes for the money Create a news alert for "smart spending" advertisement Share Bankrate's community sharing policy blog comments powered by Disqus CONNECT WITH US REFINANCE RATES AVERAGES Product Rate Change Last week 30 year fixed refi 3.92% 0.02 3.94% 15 year fixed refi 2.94% 0.11 3.05% 10 year fixed refi 2.91% 0.09 3.00% advertisement MOST READ Celebrities scammed by Madoff The 10 youngest billionaires in the world 5 highest-paid college football coaches What 6 TV homes would cost in real life 10 highest-paid NBA players 10 most expensive MLB stadiums 8 kitchen remodeling ideas for under $500 10 dogs most often blacklisted by insurers 10 stars with body part insurance policies 5 richest golfers in the world MORTGAGE & REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER Timely market news and advice for consumers ready to buy, sell or invest in real estate. Delivered weekly. BLOG New mortgage disclosures, dude! Starting Saturday, you'll get easier-to-understand disclosure papers when you apply for a mortgage. ... Read more advertisement PARTNER CENTER advertisement advertisement About us Advertise with Bankrate Partners Press Room Investor Relations Free Content Center Contact Us Sitemap Newsletters Mobile Apps Careers Understanding Bankrate's rate averages © 2015 Bankrate, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights Terms of Use Bankrate.com is an independent, advertising-supported publisher and comparison service. Bankrate may be compensated in exchange for featured placement of certain sponsored products and services, or your clicking on certain links posted on this website.