You don’t have to break the bank to give your kitchen new life.
No matter your style, you could find inspiration in these kitchen remodel ideas.
You don’t have to spend a fortune on a majorkitchen remodel.
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Small aesthetic upgrades can make a big difference, no matter the size of your space.
Take inspiration from our best kitchen remodeling ideas on a budget.
Paint Contrasting Cabinets
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You don’t need to completely remodel akitchen with dated oak cabinets.
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A matching coat of paint on the island along with new countertops totally transforms this space.
Vintage-Inspired Kitchen Remodel Idea
Add vintage charm to your kitchen while saving money by repurposing secondhand pieces.
To get the look, we used a jigsaw to remove the inner panel of the cabinet doors.
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Then, we filled the space with patterned sheet metal.
The homeowners built their ownShaker-style cabinetsand painted them a light gray to complement the stainless-steel appliances.
They also installed the white herringbone subway tile backsplash themselves to help brighten the room.
To improve the flow of the room, they removed a peninsula and replaced it with akitchen island.
All of the cabinetry and appliances stayed put to cut costs.
Display decorative plates on open shelves, and install hooks for colorful or sentimental mugs.
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Instead of installing all new cabinets,open shelvingreplaced the original upper ones.
The rest of the cabinets were sandblasted to match the existing rustic walls.
To gain more counter space and storage, they added an inexpensiveindustrial-styleisland.
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Crisp white andmossy green cabinetsadd brightness and personality.
A counter-height table provides a more affordable alternative to akitchen island.
The cabinet hardware’s sleek design balances the kitchen’s more traditional elements.
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Small-Space Kitchen Remodel
This range tucks into an area that originally housed a cooking fireplace.
Narrow panels and countertop borders give it a built-in appearance.
The homeowners embarked on a DIY kitchen remodel to update the space while keeping costs low.
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They tore out the upper cabinets,repainted the lower ones, and installedbutcher-block countertopsthemselves for a fresher look.
Rich black paint defines the wall connecting the kitchen and thebar-style eating area.
Two pendant lights add task lighting in the pass-through window, which makes thesmall kitchen feel more expansive.
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Cabinethardware received a coat of black spray paintto give the worn brass hardware an iron look.
A new apron-front sink and faucet from IKEA round out this clean and contemporary kitchen.
She also designed an island to expand the prep and storage space.
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Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel on a Budget
A newfarmhouse sinkemphasizes this kitchen remodel’s rural sensibility.
Open corner shelves hold blue Ball jars containing food supplies to deliver color and practical use of the space.
Aglass-shade pendanthangs in front of the window to maximize task lighting.
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To keep cost down, new hardware was added only to the drawers.
Mismatched chairs and stools all coordinate with the crisp coat of white paint.
Install Inexpensive Countertops
The homeowners installed these butcher-block countertops themselves for this kitchen remodel.
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In a budget-friendly makeover,newly painted cabinets, sleek cabinet hardware, and stainless-steel appliances freshen everything up.
Open shelving installed around the refrigerator offers even more storage, keepingeveryday dishwarewithin reach.
This added built-in holds a microwave oven and small wine refrigerator in an easy-to-access spot.
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Plus, its top provides essential countertop space near the range.
Theneutral color palettecomplements both the existingblack kitchen appliancesand the cream-color laminate base cabinets.
A rug created from durable carpet squaresprotects the hardwood floorfrom heavy traffic through the kitchen into theadjacent garage.
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Honey-colored grout adds dimension andhelps hide dirt and stains.
A few simple design tricks took the kitchen from basic to chic and contemporary.
In the remodeled space, beige paint updates once bland white walls.
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The light fixture’s antiquepewter finishcomplements the new satin-nickel cabinet hardware and faucet for a cohesive look.
The existing sink also works with the white-painted kitchen cabinetry.
The cracked laminate countertops were replaced with a more stylish, budget-friendly laminate.
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Red and white dishware continues the room’s color scheme for a cohesive look.
They take up the most space and make the biggest impact on theoverall design.
A mid-scale remodel, withupgraded appliances and finishes, averages $20,000 to $70,000.
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