Dreaming of a Pinterest kitchen but just don’t have the budget for it? Welcome to the club!
Home renovations can be massively expensive and take up loads of time and energy that most people just don’t have in 2023. However, we’re all craving that little something extra to liven up our cooking space and give us that luxury feeling.
This is where the DIY aspect comes in – there are plenty of simple, quick, and affordable upgrades you can make in your kitchen without calling in the professionals or breaking the bank.
Here are some of our top ideas.
Water Filtration System
First of all – let’s be ‘practical Pattys’ for a moment. Some of the best upgrades are the ones that actually serve a useful purpose rather than simply prettying up our space.
One such example is installing a water filtration system in your kitchen. You’ll be able to have clean, fresh water without a worry of lead, mercury, or any harmful chemicals. With a system installed in your home, you’ll never need to buy bottled water again, either.
Plus, an undercounter water filter is inconspicuous if you’re concerned about the aesthetics of your kitchen.
Replace Your Window Treatments
Another practical upgrade you can make that also splashes some vibrancy into your home is installing a window treatment. You can block the sun and add style to your kitchen with updated window treatments.
These can be in the form of valances, shutters, café curtains, and more. You can even install electronic blinds and shut-out blinds if you want to completely shade your kitchen from time to time.
These are simple upgrades that will add a touch of luxury and also serve a practical purpose.
Update Your Lighting
Something that many people fail to take much consideration for is the lighting throughout their home, which can be a major mistake. Incorporating some interesting lighting features can contribute more to your kitchen than you might imagine.
First of all, having bright enough lights in your kitchen is crucial for you to be able to work properly and even snap the perfect shots for your social media. However, fitting a stunning light feature into your kitchen can also take it from drab to sophisticated without much thought or work. You don’t need a massive chandelier, but something intricate that matches your style will add a touch of intrigue.
Paint the Cabinetry
Modern kitchen cabinets can completely transform your kitchen’s look without any serious renovations, and sometimes all you need is a lick of paint.
For some, a fresh coat to spruce things up is all you need. However, if you’re looking for a more dramatic change, then you might consider going for an interesting new color. While neutrals are always safe and classy, there’s something fulfilling about bold and boastful sage green or pale pink cabinetry.
Since your cabinets are such a major feature in your kitchen, you’ll want to keep the rest of your kitchen décor pretty minimal to offset any alarming colors, but the overall effect will still be striking.
Open the Cabinets
If you love that modern look (or even a more rustic one), then you might consider ditching the cupboard doors altogether. Open cabinetry is growing in popularity, and it can add a really interesting look to your kitchen – so long as you keep everything tidy!
This is also a super simple task to take on as a home DIY-er. All you’ll need to do is remove the doors and their hinges and give everything a good sand-down and a fresh coat of paint. Bear in mind that you’ll need to be pretty particular with the placement of things in your cupboard if you choose to go this route, and you might want to stick to a more minimal collection.
Add Extra Shelving
Finally, if you’re not so much the minimal type, you might consider adding extra shelving and other storage options in your kitchen. This is yet another practical and purposeful upgrade, but it can add visual benefits too.
There are many ways to approach this – hammering in extra shelves to a pantry, building in extra cupboards, purchasing extra standing cabinets, etc. You’ll need to assess what you need and how much space you have to work with in your kitchen.
Final Thoughts
There are plenty of ways to level up your kitchen without going all the way. You can make small and significant changes on your own without breaking the bank.
Make sure to check online for more ideas and for tutorials on how to complete the projects you’re interested in!
