With everybody needing to tighten their belts, home decorating can seem an expensive venture. This doesn't have to be so! Bringing a new look to your kitchen can be done with a few simple, and inexpensive tricks, leaving the overall impression you've spent a pretty penny.
Erosion, dirt, stains and the amount of wear they go through means countertops and work surfaces are the first place to show a kitchen's age. Rather than completely replacing surfaces, buy laminated sheets and relaminate the countertops to add new life to them. Laminate sheets are available in most hardware and home ware stores and are easy to fit. They also come in a variety of colours, styles and finishes so be creative!
Backsplashes are often ignored when updating your kitchen, leaving them a plain and dull mark on your otherwise stunning new room. Consider shaking this idea up by changing your plain backsplash! Tiles are an inexpensive and easy to fit way of doing this, with a range of colours and styles available at most home ware stores. Varying tile size can add another element of design to your creation. Paint also works well; get creative by using bright colours on a plain background, either through patterned prints, shapes or, for the more artistic of you, murals.
Dress up your table. Get a long piece of material, about 10cm wide, to act as a runner (prices vary on the type and quality of material, often sold per metre). Remember it will be going down the length of your table so measure before you buy; too much or too little material can look sloppy. Put in a few stitches to stop any fraying or, if you're feeling creative, have a go at embroidering a pattern. Home ware stores do sell runners with a variety of patterns if you want one readymade. Placemats, centrepieces and flowers can add to the overall effect of the finished table.
There are hundreds of ways to update your kitchen space, many of which do not have to be expensive. Consider the overall effect you're looking for and stick to this. By following a basic idea you will ensure you do not go over budget. Get creative and remember, sometimes the best looks are the ones you've made from scratch.
Erosion, dirt, stains and the amount of wear they go through means countertops and work surfaces are the first place to show a kitchen's age. Rather than completely replacing surfaces, buy laminated sheets and relaminate the countertops to add new life to them. Laminate sheets are available in most hardware and home ware stores and are easy to fit. They also come in a variety of colours, styles and finishes so be creative!
Backsplashes are often ignored when updating your kitchen, leaving them a plain and dull mark on your otherwise stunning new room. Consider shaking this idea up by changing your plain backsplash! Tiles are an inexpensive and easy to fit way of doing this, with a range of colours and styles available at most home ware stores. Varying tile size can add another element of design to your creation. Paint also works well; get creative by using bright colours on a plain background, either through patterned prints, shapes or, for the more artistic of you, murals.
Dress up your table. Get a long piece of material, about 10cm wide, to act as a runner (prices vary on the type and quality of material, often sold per metre). Remember it will be going down the length of your table so measure before you buy; too much or too little material can look sloppy. Put in a few stitches to stop any fraying or, if you're feeling creative, have a go at embroidering a pattern. Home ware stores do sell runners with a variety of patterns if you want one readymade. Placemats, centrepieces and flowers can add to the overall effect of the finished table.
There are hundreds of ways to update your kitchen space, many of which do not have to be expensive. Consider the overall effect you're looking for and stick to this. By following a basic idea you will ensure you do not go over budget. Get creative and remember, sometimes the best looks are the ones you've made from scratch.
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