Affordable Kitchen Updates

Renew the life of your existing wood or laminate cabinetry by painting or refinishing them. Replacing cabinet doors can also be a great option. You can do the project yourself or consider using professional remodeling services to refresh your cabinets.

Paint is one of the most budget-friendly ways to update any size kitchen. Giving your walls a color facelift instantly changes the look and feel of a room. Even just a fresh coat of your kitchen’s current paint color can brighten up the room. You can go for a drastic change with a dark, bold color choice for your walls. Or go subtle with borders or accents in a contrasting paint color.

Think of kitchen faucets as a striking and eye-catching accessory. Switching your old faucet out for a new finish or style will instantly update your sink. Since a faucet brings both style and function to a kitchen, don't skimp on new features. For example, choosing a new high-efficiency faucet will reduce your water bill while conserving water.

From farmhouse-style sinks to cast iron basins, there's a style that can greatly improve your kitchen's look. Go from a single basin to double with a little extra effort. Or choose a different sink material such as stainless steel or porcelain. Stick with a traditional shape or consider oval or custom look. For a complete makeover that merges both the pretty and the practical, include built-in baskets or chopping boards.

Installing an under-sink garbage disposal unit reduces the amount of kitchen waste you have to deal with. Plus, finely chopping food waste and flushing it down the drain will reduce the volume and odor of your trash. A new garbage disposal is an affordable kitchen update that will make your space easier to use and cleaner.

Giving your kitchen a budget-friendly remodel can be as simple as installing a new Energy Star-rated dishwasher. Swap out the higher energy consumption of a dated-looking older appliance. Make sure your new dishwasher not only cuts water usage but has time-saving features like multiple washing cycles.

If it's too much of a budget strain to replace this major appliance, consider giving your fridge a new look with spray paint or metallic contact paper. Updating your fridge with a stainless steel or a trendy black matte look can make an older appliance look brand new.

Replace heavily stained, chipped or scratched countertops for a fresh look. Butcher block, stone, composite, stainless steel and laminate are all great options that will instantly update your space.

Brighten up for a more cheerful, efficient kitchen. Exchange tired-looking lighting with something newer and more stylish. Put new overheads and pendants on dimmer switches to improve ambience and energy efficiency.

Next to your walls, nothing dramatically changes a kitchen like a new floor. Put down a runner or area rug to increase visual appeal and comfort underfoot. Or get a new floor in less than one weekend with easy-to-install options such as click-in floating laminate flooring. If you prefer installing the look and feel of real tile, do it yourself with our tile saw rentals.