5 Ways to Save Money when Renovating Your Kitchen

The kitchen is one of our most favoured rooms in the home, and it’s used so often that it can sometimes be taken for granted and overlooked in terms of decorating it. Most of us think that renovating our kitchen can take a large sum of out our bank account, take up a lot of time and create a stressful mess in our home.

However, it doesn’t have to be like that – you just have to be a little bit savvy when it comes to renovating your kitchen. Here are five ways to save money when renovating your kitchen.

Buy a Used/Ex-display Kitchen

You don’t have to spend thousands to get the kitchen that you’ve always dreamed of. Whether you’re looking for a sleek glossy style or a traditional timber kitchen, Used Kitchen Exchange has a stunning range of kitchens available.

You can choose from kitchens which have been previously used, or if you have a little bit more to spend, ex-display kitchens straight from the showroom.  If you can’t quite picture how a trendy showroom kitchen will work in your home, take advantage of their brand new 3D visualisation service.

If you can give Used Kitchen Exchange a floor plan, their professional designers can produce amazing 3D images of the kitchen in your home. If you’re extra-thrifty, you might be able to purchase a kitchen which has appliances included.

You can see a full specification of the kitchen and arrange a viewing if you wish.

Upcycle what you have

If you’re not quite ready to change your kitchen completely, why not try and upcycle what you already have? You just need to have some imagination.

You could take the doors off your cupboards for trendy exposed storage, or change the handles on the cabinets to something more to your style. If you have a wooden kitchen, why not re-finish it by sanding it down and adding a new stain?

There are lots of things that you can do to upcycle your kitchen – look at Pinterest for inspiration.

Make subtle changes

If you don’t have the budget to make enormous changes, make subtle ones instead – you’ll be surprised at the effect that they have. For example, look at the backsplash behind your hob.

You can make a big difference by playing around with this – change it for subway tiles, glass or even glossy black tiles. Another subtle way to change your kitchen is lighting.

If you have a breakfast bar or a kitchen island, try and hang three pendant lights over it. For cabinets, place undercabinet lighting underneath them to illuminate the work surface below.

If you’re planning to sell your property at any time in the future, effective kitchen lighting can be a great sales asset.

Opt for paint

Glorious paint is one of the most affordable ways to totally transform a room. If you’re not sure about painting the walls of your kitchen, what about the units?

One of 2017’s most popular kitchen looks is deep blue units with copper handles – giving you a completely different vibe to your kitchen without spending a fortune on a brand new kitchen.

Don’t let it go to waste

If you have decided on getting rid of your current kitchen, don’t let it go to waste. You can sell it, and put the money towards your renovation!

Don’t rely on the likes of eBay – you can work with a kitchen seller such as Used Kitchen Exchange who will professionally photograph your kitchen and list it on their website for sale. Not only is this a chance to make some money, you will also be doing your bit to save the planet.

Doesn’t that feel great?

*This is a collaborative post.