Everybody enjoys an aesthetically pleasing yet fully functional kitchen, but can it be achieved on your budget?
Kitchen renovations do not need to be expensive. There are key elements you can focus on that will transform your kitchen into a space you can enjoy
CABINETRY
Nothing screams out of date than old cabinetry! It is important to have in mind a style you are trying to achieve for your kitchen as well as understanding the variety of finishes and materials which can be used.
The most budget friendly and time efficient option for kitchen cabinetry is a laminate board finish which comes in many colours and finishes.
Hardware is also another important element to cabinetry to consider. If you cannot afford update your doors and drawer faces, your selection of hardware will be important and has the potential to enhance the joinery and complement the overall style of the kitchen space
WORKTOPS
Laminate is the most common and cost-effective material for kitchen benchtop surfaces. The number of colours, textures and finishes have increased therefore finding something that will be suitable to your ideal style is easy. Laminate is a robust and durable option and can fit even the tightest budget. Laminate worktops also come in a variety of finishes including marble and timber effects.
Solid timber benchtops are another option and when sealed adequately, is beneficial in a kitchen environment due to its natural anti-bacterial properties.
WALLS
Besides the obvious change in paint colour, a feature wall could completely transform your kitchen space! However his does not have to be a bold block colour. There are many options to create interest or a focal point in your room including wallpaper against a dining area wall, a print or painting or even getting creative with splash back varieties.
Splashbacks are important and help to prevent water damage and bacteria in your kitchen. There are several splashback options that can be used such as glass, stainless steel, tiles, acrylic and laminate. This cost can be minimised further by being placed purely behind stove tops and sinks where wall damage could easily occur.
FLOORING
Vinyl and Lino are two common and cost-effective flooring options for kitchens. These can also come in a variety of colours and textures, even mimicking tiling or wooden floorboards.
Linoleum is an anti-bacterial natural product mail from linseed oil and mixed with other products such as wood flour and cork dust whereas vinyl is a type of plastic.
Both flooring varieties are available in both sheet and tile form and are both long lasting options. Linoleum’s pattern/colour runs throughout the entire product, meaning if it is scratched it is less obvious than vinyl which contains a print film layer of the design, revealing a plain core colour if damaged
