Top of the block! 12 budget friendly tricks to update your kitchen for less

You’ll be ‘room reveal’ ready this summer…

Handle it
Give your cupboards a new lease of life by replacing the old handles.
Sleek brushed metal or a simple white design can instantly update the whole room with not a flat pack in sight.
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Paint job
A lick of fresh white or neutral paint on your cupboard doors can make a world of difference too. Or why not choose a soft grey? Better Homes and Gardens have noticed the colour is becoming more popular for kitchens, so get in ahead of the trend!

Doors off!
Why not consider ditching the doors on some cupboards altogether? Exposed shelves are hot-right-now in the styling world and give a modern look to your kitchen storage.

Declutter
Having a clear out in spring will help the space feel bigger and will also give you more storage space. If you don’t use it or it’s broken, now’s the time for it to go!

Go green
There’s some fab fake plants on sale these days or you could opt for some low-maintenance real ones, like on-trend succulents. Why not grow some herbs in a window box? Save money in the supermarket as well as the DIY store!

Add colour
Paint a feature wall or choose an item – such as the splash back or the island – to add a fashionable colour to. Lime and violet are popular and if you’ve chosen just one spot as a feature, you’ll easily be able to change it up again next season.

Looking up
To make your kitchen feel bigger, try painting the ceiling two shades lighter than the walls to create an optical illusion.

Picture perfect
Get personal by asking the kids to paint some pictures for the wall or how about hanging family photos on the wall in mismatched frames?

On the tiles
Take a look at your tiles and replace any that are chipped or discoloured. If a lot of them are damaged or showing their age consider replacing them all with new tiles in earthy tones or neutral shades. Or why not give them a lick of paint? Tile paint is specifically designed to cover glass, ceramic or porcelain.

Mind the gaps
Giving the grouting around your tiles a clean or even an all-out regrout will brighten up the room. Not confident doing it yourself? Have a look on Youtube for some easy to follow how-to videos. You’ll be reno-ing like a Blockhead in no time!

On your feet
If you don’t fancy painting, get a cheap rug to add colour. Placing it by the sink will make washing up more comfy on the feet too!

Colour block
Make a feature of any interesting appliances or group coloured crockery together to be displayed on the counter. A fancy wine bottle stand or a bright red crock pot gives you the chance to show off your personality.

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