As the heart of the home, the kitchen is one of the hardest working rooms in the house, so it comes as little surprise that it can quickly look dated and tired.
Having your kitchen completely redone can be a very costly job, and one that can be rather disruptive. Fortunately, there are actually plenty of cost-effective ways in which you can transform your kitchen. All you need is plenty of free time, and a little budget, and that kitchen makeover you have been dreaming of could become a reality.
Transforming your worktops
Over time, your worktops can become a little dull and lacklustre. They might also be damaged as a result of dropping something on them, cutting directly on them instead of on a chopping board, or even having gained some stubborn stains. Worktops are a large part of your kitchen, and replacing them can be an expensive job, and certainly not something that you would be able to tackle on your own. There is, however, a much more cost-effective way of transforming your worktops, and what’s more, it is very easy to have installed. Worktop overlays from a company like Trend Transformations Bolton are an ingenious product that is fitted over your existing worktops to give them a complete makeover incredibly quickly.
Consider adding a splashback
A good splashback can be a worthwhile investment for your kitchen and a very cost-effective way of protecting your walls. A well-built and designed splashback will not only protect your walls against the damage that can be caused by splashes from your taps or stove top but can also add a real creative design feature to your kitchen as well.
When looking for a good splashback, you want to consider something that is fully heat-resistant, stain-resistant and also scratch resistant. Don’t be tempted to opt for something a little cheaper because it will not be worth it in the long run.
Change your handles
Whilst changing the hands on your cupboards and drawers may seem like a tiny change, it can really alter the appearance of your kitchen. Whether you want to change the colour of your handles, the material or even the style, when you opt for something that looks completely different to what you already have, the results can be stunning.
Opt for replacement doors
Whether you have moved into a house and inherited a kitchen that really isn’t your style or you’ve fallen out of love with your existing décor, a new kitchen may be out of your budget. However, if the structure of your units is sound and you are happy with the layout of your kitchen as it is, replacement doors can give you a really different look for your kitchen for a fraction of the price. You might be surprised at just how much of a change this can make to your kitchen.
Replace your taps
Taps come in a range of styles, sizes, and even materials and changing your tap can really alter the look of your sink. You may want to change your tap because you don’t like the one that is currently in place or because it has developed a fault. Either way, this is a very cost-effective way in which you can really add a new look that could give your sink something of a wow factor.
Update your accessories
One final touch to consider that will really pull together some of the ideas we have already mentioned is to consider changing your accessories so that they fit in with any new colour scheme you have chosen. Little touches like this can make a big difference.