Self-isolation is a good time to learn something new, to do something you have always wanted to do and to renovate your home as maybe we’ll all have to stay home for long. But if your budget is rather tight or you are just not ready to spend much money on renovations, don’t worry, there are easy and budget-friendly ways to renovate a kitchen, too!
New Hardware
Switching hardware is perhaps the cheapest and easiest way to renovate your kitchen, though it will have a big impact on it. You can try various metallic shades like copper and brass that are timeless or add a modern feel to your space with black hardware, it’s up to you and to the look you wanna get.
A modern farmhouse kitchen spruced up with black hardware for a more modern feel.
Brass handles and knobs will add an elegant touch to the kitchen and make it chic.
Carrara marble countertops paired with chrome hardware for a timelessly chic kitchen.
Dove grey cabinets with copper handles and knobs are a stylish combo for a chic space.
Long brass handles stand out on black cabinets and make the kitchen look wow.
Weathered wood kitchen island with drawers spruced up with gold handles that soften the harsh look.
Painting Cabinets
This is another very budget-friendly idea to renovate your kitchen, and it will have even more impact on the look of your kitchen than hardware. You can repaint your cabinets in any color you like or even change the doors to make the look cooler if you want some texture or if the color you want is totally different and you can’t achieve it with painting. Repainting won’t take much time and you’ll get a brand new kitchen!
A chic light grey kitchen with light stained countertops for a modern farmhouse kitchen.
A stylish emerald kitchen with glossy cabinets and art deco touches - such a color will be noticed.
Go for sleek neutral cabinets paired with light stained ones for a contemporary feel.
Restain the cabinets to make them look differently and keep the other ones neutral.
Teal is a very chic option for a kitchen, it will definitely raise your mood every time you come in.
Two tone kitchens are a hot trend, so you may change the color of only upper or lower ones to achieve such a look.
Vintage-inspired teal kitchen with brass hardware is a very stylish option.
Replacing Countertops
If you have old or boring countertops, it’s high time to refresh them to make your kitchen look ultimate. Choose some different color, material or pattern to feel the difference when done – replacing them won’t be so easy and may cost you some money, so you should get maximum of it. Apply both changing the countertops and painting cabinets if you want – it’s anyway cheaper than changing the whole kitchen.
A chic custom walnut countertop is a great idea for almost any kitchen.
A statement kitchen island is an awesome addition to any kitchen.
A stylish dark stained butcher block kitchen countertop looks wow and contrasts the neutral island.
Chevron clad wooden kitchen countertop makes the minimalist white kitchen bolder.
Concrete countertops are very cool for a minimalist kitchen, they are practical and durable.
Dark quartz countertops are a chic idea, especially to create a contrast in a neutral kitchen.
Terrazzo countertops are a trendy idea to rock, they add pattern and eye-catchiness to the kitchen.
Renovating Backsplashes
This is one more idea that is sure not to break the bank, and there are many backsplash trends you can go for: metallic tiles, wood, glass, metal, brick, concrete and so on, and lots of colors to try. If you are looking for creative tile backsplash ideas, take a look at catchy shapes and bold colors or even go ombre as these are the trendiest ideas for now – neutrals aren’t very edgy.
A brick backsplash adds texture and interest to the space and contrasts the sleek countertop.
A geometric ombre tile backsplash makes any monochromatic kitchen catchy and bold.
Graphite grey tiles clad in a chevron pattern and look stylish with butcher block countertops.
Light grey cabinets and a concrete backsplash create a very cohesive and chic look.
Marble hex large scale tiles contrast the blues around and are very trendy.