Renovating your kitchen isn’t cheap. Getting a full kitchen makeover for your home can cost between $15,000 and $70,000! Not only that, but an upscale kitchen remodel can cost upwards of a hundred grand. Here’s how you can save on kitchen renovation. If you don’t want to go broke but still want to renovate your kitchen, you’ve come to the right place.

 

If You Don’t Have The Tools, Rent Them

Working on the renovations yourself is the first step to saving money on renovation costs. You can save a ton of money without having to pay for labor and professionals. However, you must ensure you know what you’re doing.

Having the right tools for the job is also essential, but a common mistake we see too often is people buying tools when they can simply pay a fraction of the cost for brand new tools through renting! If you need a tool that you probably won’t be using any time again soon, go to your local Lowe’s or Home Depot and take advantage of their rental programs.

 

Take Advantage of Discounts

Who doesn’t love a good discount? You can get a huge discount on relatively brand new appliances just because they have an imperfection or two. If you’re looking for appliances that you need for your kitchen’s renovation, consider visiting the “scratch and dent” section of your retailers.

Heading online and looking for barely used second-hand appliances can also save you a lot more cash than if you bought the appliances brand new.

 

Simplicity is Key

If you don’t have the luxury to spend on fancy features like backsplashes and the like, it’s best to keep things simple. This is especially useful when it’s finally time for you to renovate your kitchen’s flooring. 

If you already have hardwood floors, you’ve got most of the work cut out for you. All you need to do is sand the floor and add a coat to the top layer to refresh the look. This costs close to nothing but can be fairly labor intensive.

If you want to replace your kitchen’s old tiles, try subbing them out for vinyl flooring. Vinyl comes in various designs and is incredibly easy to install yourself. If you want your floor to look like wood but don’t have the money to buy wood flooring, laminate flooring can also be a good option.

 

Mistints are a Lifesaver

If you don’t know what mistints are, these are paints that are returned to the pain store and barely used. These are typically returned because customers disliked the color once they actually tried them out. Cans of mistints go for as low as $5 a can, and if you find a mistint that you like—this is a steal.

 

Keep The Old Layout

Rearranging kitchen parts involves having to pay extra for rerouting your plumbing and electricity lines. Knocking down walls and fixing other room areas can also drive up the cost of remodeling your kitchen even higher.

If you truly want to make the most out of your money, keep the current layout of your kitchen intact. You can still freshen up your kitchen while keeping the old layout, which will help you save a lot of money.

 

Meal Prep in Advance

This may seem like a weird tip, but trust us, this is important. If you don’t want to waste too much money on ordering takeout and going out for every meal, make sure you prepare ahead of time and plan your meals. Remodeling your kitchen means it’s out of service for at least a week or even up to a month.

 

Kitchen remodeling doesn’t have to put a hole in your wallet. Make the most out of your budget by following these tips today!