10 Easy Ways to Update an Old Kitchen on a Budget
Today, I’m sharing the final reveal of the kitchen in the North Wales holiday home. The kitchen is often the heart of the home so it needs to look great but also work on a practical level. Kitchen renovations are notoriously expensive and take a lot of time but we had a tight budget so we needed to update the kitchen in the most cost-effective way. We completely transformed the look and feel of the space and I’ll be sharing lots of budget kitchen ideas.
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 at DIY jobs, 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
This outdated kitchen has been given a new lease of life - not bad for under £3k! I hope I've given you some ideas for your own budget kitchen makeover - let me know in the comments. For more ideas on how to refresh an old 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.