Of all the rooms in your charming and cozy home, the kitchen is probably the one area where makeovers can be tough on the middle-class budget. However, it doesn’t matter if you only have a few dollars to spend. There are design options that are quite inexpensive but produce the same results. Once you’re done with this kitchen makeover, you’ll want to know how to cook!
As you search for interior design styles for your kitchen space, you’ll notice that you may have chosen kitchen themes that are specifically country or modern. These choices simply reflect the theme that best suits her taste as a stay at home mom. As you review these inspiring images, try taking notes along the way. Include features she feels good about, as well as accessories she considers must-haves for her own space. Since you can’t select everything in the magazine layout, narrow your options down to those that just drive you crazy.
Once you’ve selected the theme that illustrates your dream kitchen, it’s time to see what’s available. Inspect your kitchen for areas in need of repair, or those that are totally hopeless cases. Your countertops and cabinets may look totally out of shape, but don’t plan a kitchen demolition just yet. You may be surprised by the powers of paint and a little imagination. Your French country kitchen is still within your reach and within your budget!
Take your old cabinets and storage shelves for example, if they’re not in such bad shape, try updating them with a fresh coat of color. Changing cabinet doors or handles can also give them a new look. Plus, these small changes don’t have to cost you a month’s salary, unlike some of the stupidly priced luxury items you can find for your home.
If your hardwood floors are in bad shape, why not sand them down? Afterwards you can use wood putty to hide all those scratches and scratches. Once you’re done, go for the toughest coat of paint you can find in beige or white and give your floor that much-needed shine.
For old plastic clad kitchen counters, give them new life with some faux paint styles. These weathered countertops can look like granite in no time! If the tiles you have don’t fit the new theme, just repaint or grout them. Your kitchen appliances don’t have to be left behind either. Tired of your dull white dishwasher? Try painting it blue or yellow instead. Even your ten year old refrigerator won’t care.
After redoing your kitchen structure for your new theme, consider changing the wall color. A kitchen usually offers little wall space, so you shouldn’t be too cautious about the colors you use. Keep in mind, however, that a darker color will make your small kitchen “microscopic” while a light shade will give your kitchen more space than there actually is.
To finally put together your new theme, place luscious window coverings and tablecloths in their proper places. Display your grandmother’s delicate china or a couple of colorful cups and saucers on the shelves for a touch of style. Add vibrant kitchen accessories that also complement your overall theme.
Now, cooking lessons, anyone?