Have you wanted to give your kitchen new life but have no idea how to do it without costing you an arm and leg? Kitchen upgrades can actually be expensive, but with some ingenuity and creativity, you can score that new kitchen without hurting your bank account.
Here are 5 affordable but high impact kitchen upgrades according to Apartment Therapy:
Paint either your upper or lower cabinets
One of the hottest trends in kitchen design right now is two toned cabinets. The good news is you can follow this trend without breaking the bank. Achieve the look with just a can of paint since you don't need to do all of the kitchen cabinetry. One way to do it is painting the lower cabinets a darker color and the upper cabinets white. This will give that illusion of a more open and spacious kitchen.
Add wallpaper inside your cabinets
If your kitchen cabinets have glass doors, this is a kitchen upgrade you should try. It can be a time-consuming project, but it is an inexpensive yet stylish way to perk up your kitchen.
Paint your backsplash
Do you have that bare and old wall or space between your lower and upper cabinets? A backsplash is all that needs, but installing one, depending on the material you use, can be a bit expensive. Since we are all for kitchen projects on the cheap, you can enhance that blank wall by just giving it a fresh coat of glossy paint. It has that nice finish that is also an easy one to clean.
Add a vintage piece
Aside from being clean and functional, your kitchen must also have character just like any other room in your home especially if you love entertaining. An inexpensive yet effective way to achieve that effect is by bringing in a vintage piece like a wooden kitchen island from the weekend flea market or a little cabinet hanged on the wall for your spices and condiments.
Re-tile your backsplash
If you have a few cash to spare, re-tiling your backsplash can instantly boost the look of your kitchen. You may not be comfortable with the idea of tiles price-wise, but there are plenty of budget options out there like subway tiles which is a popular material used these days. It can be time consuming so you might want to do this as a weekend DIY project.
