Whether you love it or loathe it, cooking is one of the basic tasks everyone has to do! So, why not treat your kitchen to a makeover so you feel like releasing your inner Donna Hay every day. A kitchen makeover doesn’t have to be costly either – even if you feel like your kitchen needs a major refresh, we’ll let you in on some tips to help maximise your budget.
Focus On One Piece To Invest In
Focusing on one major element in your kitchen to splash the cash on will help you to keep to a tighter budget whilst still adding value back into the space (whether you’re planning to sell or not). New benchtops can do wonders to transform a kitchen into a whole new space. Stunning benchtops can make the whole area feel like new and are more of a worthwhile investment that will stand the test of time if you choose wisely. Alternatively, a new freestanding cooker or cooktop is another great investment to look into.
Revive With Paint
Whether it be a fresh coat of paint you’re after or an entirely new colour scheme, re-painting your cupboards and cabinetry always makes a good impact. The key to any good paint job is to prepare your surfaces first so make sure you wash everything well before you begin. If you’re looking to stray away from a classic white or cream colour, monochromatic kitchens are trending at the moment with chic black cabinetry making a splash. Looking to add colour? Emerald greens and deep royal blues look stunning with white benchtops and gold hardware.
Update Handles And Accessories
After you’ve gone into all the effort to paint your cupboards and cabinetry, top it all off with some fresh handles. If your kitchen is 10-15 years old this will definitely help to freshen everything up. There are so many styles and materials to choose from these days you’re bound to have an easy time picking just the right ones for your kitchen no matter if your style is Hamptons or minimalist. If you’re also still running with an old kettle and toaster updating these to a new matching set will also add that extra touch to help complete your makeover.
The Final Touch – Lighting
Strip lighting is an effective way to increase the lighting in your kitchen, especially your workspace as it can be installed to fit in the junction between your splashback and cabinets.
Pendant lights are also a versatile option to add and work great in any kitchen from an industrial style or can be adapted to a traditional style home.
Donna Etchells - McGrath Estate Agents 
Great tips! We just did an entire kitchen renovation and it wasn’t exactly easy. 🙂 But the end result is so worth it.
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