Renovating your kitchen when working with a very tight budget can be quite a challenge. Unlike buying new living room or bedroom furniture, costs can escalate quickly so it is important to decide your most essential needs before spending any money. If you are happy with your current kitchen layout you can give your kitchen a whole new look simply replacing the facings, kitchen cabinet doors and kitchen worktops.
Choosing your new style
The trend for replacement kitchen cabinet doors means that it is now perfectly possible to create a new look for your kitchen without breaking the bank. Matching unit end pieces and veneers exist to complete the new look. Modern kitchen styles are the most easy looks to achieve when modernising a kitchen. Depending on your budget you may need to replace your kitchen appliances though. If you cannot, then look for a fairly neutral style, clean and simple in design but not ultra modern. Otherwise your old appliances will stand out and spoil the look.
What styles are available?
If you are just looking to freshen up your favourite style of country kitchen then you can choose from a wide range of country kitchen cabinet door styles. You can have traditional oak, pine or beech with panelling if you desire. For a more up to date country look, how about going for the shaker style kitchen. This style is traditional with a twist. Painted style cabinets, reflect light and will make your old kitchen seem brighter. The wooden handles and panelling will keep the country feel at the same time.
If you prefer a more contemporary feel to your kitchen the smooth Scandinavian style kitchen might work best for you. Using light wood or wood effect veneers your kitchen will look chic and spacious. These cabinet doors are usually styled without door panels and with brushed stainless steel handles. A Scandinavian style kitchen will feel warm but not dark or overpowering.
Perhaps you are looking for a real change. Something exciting and modern. No problem, many kitchen cabinet door manufacturers are keeping up with the new trends for the colourful high gloss lacquered finish that characterises the most up to date kitchen looks at the moment.
Extras
You will need to choose your accessories, such as handles and kitchen worktops to complete your new look kitchen. If you are going for a modern design and you can afford it, look at a high end worktop, such as Corian to give your kitchen a luxury feel. If this is out of your budget, choose a thicker worktop than the average. It always adds to the quality of your kitchen and will give it a more expensive feel.
It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to renovate your kitchen. With some research and planning you can create a beautiful kitchen without the inconvenience and expense of replacing a complete kitchen. It might even make you feel like updating every three years or so.