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UPDATING KITCHENS
UPDATING KITCHENS ON A BUDGET
Is your kitchen looking a little dated? Do you long for a new cooking space, but lack the budget? If so, here are some affordable ways to revitalise this hub of the home without having to install a whole new kitchen.
Firstly, apply a coat of paint to the walls and try a change of colour. This is an easy way to refresh a tired looking space. If your cabinets are in good condition, they may be up for a paint job too.
It may not be practical to renew all cabinetry but a less expensive option is to just replace the doors especially if inner shelving is still in good condition. You could also remove one or two upper cupboard doors to create open shelving for a modern look – use for cookbooks or insert a wine rack.
Think about upgrading your countertop. If units are generally in good order but your benchtop colour or style is outdated, a new counter
can be image-changing.
Natural stone and quartz countertops aren’t always budgetfriendly, but there are lots of engineered options which mimic the look without the high cost. You could also consider high-end laminate, tiles or even concrete and stainless steel for the industrial look which is proving popular.
A simple, quick fix is to update the hardware. New handles, knobs, tapware and even a new sink can make a big impact and some of these changes can be done in no time at all.
The kitchen is generally the heart of a home, so make yours a place you love to work in.
Here at Kitchen Mania we’re passionate about creating the very best kitchens for all of our customers, so we design and build them all locally. All of our kitchen cabinets and joinery is produced right here in Auckland to our exacting standards at our modern factory facility in Mt Wellington.
We can take care of as much or as little of the project as you like. Whether you’re a seasoned DIYer and you’re just after the cabinets, or you’re wanting a fully designed and installed kitchen, we can do it all! We can even help with appliances, building work, plumbing, electrical and flooring.
