10 Affordable Kitchen Remodeling Trends For Any Budget

Here are some inexpensive remodeling ideas that can give a kitchen a high-budget look:

1. Cabinets are often the most expensive element of a kitchen remodel, but there are many ways you can save money. Instead of replacing your cabinets, consider refinishing them, a process that only replaces the doors and trim rather than the entire cabinet. Use glass on some cabinet doors, or paint or restain your cabinets a different color.
2. Changing countertops can do wonders to refresh the look of a kitchen. If you’re in love with the look of solid granite but pale in price, consider granite or other stone tiles to simulate the look at a lower price.
3. Laminate countertops can now mimic more expensive materials, include a wide range of colors and textures, and have a variety of edge shapes. Starting at around $25 per square foot, laminate is still the cheapest option.
4. Inexpensive dishwashers and refrigerators don’t have to look inexpensive. You can replace the fronts of some appliances with stainless steel to give them a more modern look. Some appliances also have removable panels that allow you to blend them in with the rest of the kitchen.
5. Recycling is more than ecological; it is a great money saver. You can pull furniture from other rooms to serve as a cabinet or island. Discarded old doors can enclose a pantry or serve as a desk.
6. The burnished metal look so popular today can be found by repurposing old fixtures, and old farmhouse sinks can give your kitchen a unique look.
7. A fresh coat of paint can completely change the look of a room at minimal cost. Sometimes just updating the color of the trim makes a kitchen look refreshed.
8. Backsplashes in bold patterns or colors can also be added easily and inexpensively. Choose cheap tiles and hire a professional. All tiles look their best when they are laid evenly and neatly.
9. Buy wine racks for a few dollars at thrift stores. When stained to match cabinets, you can achieve the built-in look for a fraction of the cost.
10. Swap out or add lighting. Replace outdated light fixtures with bright, modern ones to easily update the look. Shop large clearance racks for late-season or floor-standing pieces to save on purchase price.