Whether you’re making over a well-loved family home or have snapped up a bargain at a property auction, the kitchen is often one of the first places that demand a little TLC. Much of our time at home is spent preparing or eating food, and nobody wants to spend their free time in a tired, run-down space. It’s possible to impact even on a small budget with no outside help required, so let’s look at a few of the simplest.
Style Your Space with What You Already Have
A kitchen is primarily a place of utility, but it’s well worth adding a few decor items to create a more homely vibe. You don’t have to go out and spend a fortune on new kitchen accessories; try shopping your own home for pieces instead.
Bring in a plethora of plants to nurture a green boho vibe, steal artwork from the hallway to add a pop of colour to the breakfast bar, or use the dishes you already have to style open kitchen shelving.
Make a Herb Wall for Your Kitchen
Another way to inject natural greenery into your kitchen is to create an indoor herb garden with a set of wall-mounted planters. Not only do vertical herb gardens look great, but they also provide you with fresh and fragrant ingredients to cook with.
Swap Your Kitchen Tap
There are kitchen taps to suit all budgets, so you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a shiny new update. This simple change will transform the look of your sink area and, if you have the budget, could inspire a stylish hardware change for your cabinets, too.
Bigger changes can be made, such as a sparkling light fixture, an updated backsplash, new window treatments, or even a moveable island. Decide which element of your kitchen requires the most attention and expand from there.