Today I would like to talk about the heart of your home, the kitchen. I had always longed for the scenes from those Hallmark Christmas movies to happen in my kitchen. Everyone young and old baking cookies, assembling gingerbread houses and stringing popcorn for the Christmas tree. That would be… Aaahhh!!!
So, how can I get my kitchen to look that beautiful and inviting without a lot of $$$? I have done a little bit of homework on the subject and I have found some really interesting DIY budget-friendly ways that would make Hallmark envious! Ready?! Let’s do this!
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Peel and stick flooring!
Where have you been all my life? There are so many options to choose from. Wood planks to tiles. These are a beautiful way to update any mid-size kitchen most for under $200! I was amazed by the large selection I found on Amazon.com and Homedepot.com.
Feet on Base Cupboards
Next, I would love to put “feet” on my kitchen base cupboards. Just that little added touch can take your kitchen from ordinary to extraordinary! These little wooden beauties are only $18 for a set of four! It is a stunning addition when painted to match the cabinets. To learn more about these specifically, check them out on Amazon.
Paint Kitchen Cabinets
Painting the kitchen cabinets is another upgrade you can do for little money. Just make sure that it is the right paint for the job. For instance, my cupboards are Formica, so I need a paint specifically for that surface as well as a paint for high traffic areas because your kitchen is surely a high traffic area. They have a paint for most everything anymore!
Make Countertop Looks Like Granite
While researching ideas for this article, I came across this amazing product that will take your Formica countertops and make them look like granite! Am I dreaming or what?!
It’s called Giani countertop acrylic paint kit. It claims to be low VOC and low odor so you hopefully won’t choke to death using it. It is also a water-based product so clean up should be very easy. It claims to cover “16 linear feet of standard 24-inch-wide countertops” and comes in 5 colors. Cost for this kit it just under $80. Way less than the cost of new countertops!
Peel and Stick Backsplash
Now, how about that backsplash? These peel and stick beauties are a miracle in a box! I dare anyone to touch these and not believe that they are real porcelain subway tiles!
You can get them with white, gray or black grout lines (which are much easier to clean than real grout by the way). These are a win-win! They come in 12” x 12” sheets and there are 10 in a box for $42. I found these at Amazon.com.
Upgrade Faucet
How about that kitchen faucet? It probably gets more of a workout than anything in your home. Why not make it pretty as well as functional? This little beauty does the trick and you can install it yourself with little to no trouble! Trust me, I know. For $40 it’s a great upgrade!
Brushed Nickel Vinyl Peel and Stick Wallpaper
Do you really want stainless appliances, but can’t afford the price? This product is a brushed nickel vinyl peel and stick wallpaper. GENIUS!
I am planning to try it on my “used to be white” dishwasher. It’s fully removable without leaving a residue and covers 15.8” x 78.8”. For $12 what have you got to lose?
Cabinet Hardware
Last, but definitely not least, is your kitchen cabinet hardware. This is like jewelry for your kitchen. There are so many styles in various price ranges. You can really get into the expensive end of the pool if you are not careful.
These little beauties are only $25.50 for 30 handles and come with two types of screws. M25mm & 45mm screws, easy to install and fits most standard cabinets. You can find these handles on Amazon.com.
— Danielle
