Unlike any other rooms in your home, it’s not every day that you think of giving your kitchen a makeover. Homeowners often focus on the other rooms or spaces in their house, especially if they have a small kitchen.
However, don’t underestimate your kitchen space. A small kitchen can be as beautiful and functional as those with big and open floor plans, and you can do it with a little creativity and not breaking the bank, here are some tips.
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Accent Wall
Don’t start bringing down walls to open your space up. Instead, create an accent wall in your kitchen. You can either go dark or light on one wall.
If you already have a dark interior, then go two shades lighter to make your space look bigger. However, if you’ve opted for a light interior, then take a leap and be bold by adding a dark colored wall in your kitchen.
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Fresh Cabinets
If you think having an accent wall is too much for your kitchen, then do a makeover on your cabinets. Painting your cabinets bright, whether it becomes your accent or it blends well on your space, is excellent and a budget-friendly idea.
While you’re at it, change your handles, too. You can go for black plastic handles to chrome stainless concealed handles, make sure to stick to your budget.
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Scale Your Furniture
Before buying new kitchen furniture, fixture, and other items, make sure to look at what you have right now. Are these pieces too big or too small for your kitchen? If you answer yes to either of the questions, then take a look at the next step when buying.
Having just the right pieces in your small kitchen will definitely make your floor space look bigger. So, choose your pieces wisely and make sure that it helps in your kitchen’s floor plan.
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Small Appliances as Decor
We’re hitting two birds in one with this makeover idea. If you want to add more color or accent in your kitchen, might as well choose functional pieces.
Upgrade or add new appliances in your kitchen, such as an orange fridge. You can also opt for small red appliances, such as toaster and coffee maker, and tone it down with white or beige mugs and plates.
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Backsplash
The backsplash is just a small space in your kitchen wall on your sink that could make or break your kitchen design. In an average, a backsplash has a maximum square footage of 40 square feet.
With this in mind, it’s a great makeover idea that won’t break the bank. If you don’t have the skill to install tiles, you can do the peel-and-stick backsplash. If you want to get your hands a little dirty, try painting your backsplash with a glossier paint. It’s easy to clean and is moisture-resistant.
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Faucet
A new kitchen fixture can give you a fresh new look, even if it’s just changing your faucets. Your kitchen faucet is one of the most functional accessories in your space, so getting an upgrade would be a great start of your makeover.
You can even do it yourself, make sure to shut off water valves before you start your project.
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Add a Rug
Among all the makeover ideas, this could be the easiest one you can do. Add a rug in front of your kitchen or work station for comfort and style. We highly recommend that you find an indoor/outdoor rug or carpet as it’s more durable.
Are you ready to give your kitchen a makeover without breaking the bank? If yes, then share your ideas with us now!