How to transform a kitchen on a budget
Hello! Today, I’m sharing the final reveal of the kitchen in the North Wales holiday home. We completely transformed the look and feel of the space at an affordable price and I’ll be sharing my interior design tips on how to refresh a kitchen in a budget friendly way.
You can see the final reveal of the dining area of this kitchen in my previous post here.
Before
The Interior Design Sceme
After
Now for the after pictures with my 10 top tips for transforming a kitchen on a budget.
1. Paint the units
2. Add an island
3. Change the splashback
4. Get a cool tap
5. Replace the lighting
6. Get new flooring
7. Update the handles and worktops
8. Conceal ugly things
9. Keep existing appliances
10. Do some of the work yourself
Leave the electrics to a professional but consider doing the rest of the work yourself. It might be time-consuming but just painting the units yourself could save you a lot of money. If you’re a confident DIY-er, you might also try doing some of the other work, such as tiling and replacing the sink and worktops.
The cost
So, what was the total cost for this room?
Island - £250
Tiles - £120
Tap - £100
Cabinet handles - £70
Fridge - £449
Sink - £80
Stools - £180
Extractor hood - £200
Worktops - £362
Hob - £200
Flooring - £160
Lighting and electrics (including electrician costs) - £200
Wall art - £50
Paint - £200
Bar stools - £118
Blind - £76
TOTAL COST - £2,815
It really does feel like a completely different space - not bad for under £3k! I hope you like it - let me know what you think in the comments. And for more ideas on how to refresh a kitchen at an affordable price, take a look at the kitchen-diner reveal at my new build project.
I’m a Halifax based interior designer and I cover surrounding areas, including Leeds and Manchester. I also provide an online design service. If you’re starting a project and need some help or inspiration, please get in touch.