Affordable Update Ideas for a Small Kitchen Refresh
Could anyone offer affordable suggestions for updating my compact kitchen?
I’m considering refreshing the cabinet colors—any recommendations?
Should I paint the tiles or opt for adhesive ones?
What type of contemporary cabinet handles would be suitable?
The floor tiles appear worn; is painting them a viable option?
Is it feasible to paint the range hood and oven for a more contemporary look?
I plan to switch out the microwave and fridge for stainless steel models.
Thanks in advance for your advice!
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Kate
22 days ago
Daniel K
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Comments (9)I can't help you with the bench top supplier, sorry! But I think your current cupboards will come up amazingly well with paint! The shape looks pretty dated in timber, but that shape painted white, will look fresh, even those dinky little window doors... almost a bit Hamptons! ; D You may not need to as they're timber, so with a light sand and primer/enamel paint they should come up well. But I recently painted my kitchen cupboards. The lower cupboards were laminate so I used the White Knight Primer & Laminate Paint (in a dark blue-grey!) and the upper were painted timber so I just used enamel paint. But the White Knight paint just came up so much better and was so much easier to paint with, the finish is incredibly smooth, they look like brand new cupboards, I've even suggest using that as it's so strong too. But having seen what a transformation a simple paint job made to mine, I'm sure yours will come up really well. Just put the effort into preparing the surfaces of course, the actual painting was the much easier part! Also, try for a light stone, it'll make the space look bigger and your sink etc will blend better, making it seem larger....See MoreBathroom in need of an update! Budget ideas needed.
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Comments (6)I love the arches in your house, makes me wonder what your main rooms are like. You seem to have a good plan and ideas, would you be able to keep te double oven and find some where else for the MW, it would save money. I agree with painting the Range hood tiles to match cabinets. Have you considered a gray colour for your cabinets, with laminated timber bench tops from Bunnings building section, not the kitchen as these are much cheaper, you would need 3 pieces. Not sure what the difference would be between laminate and these timber bench's which are much nicer. Some photos to show what I'am suggesting. Hace you considered white washing some of the bricks in the kitchen in particular the fridge wall bricks....See MoreKitchen refresh keep cabinets or paint
Comments (4)Hi Marie Claire, it is always tempting to paint over varnished cabinet doors, but real timber is so rare in kitchens these days, that I think it would be nice to leave it be (and save all that time and repainting down the track!). Would you consider dark grey or black engineered stone benchtops? That would create a crisp tailored look and quiet down the timber. You could then add new black shiny cabinetry knobs. The contrast would like great with the tiled floor and still retain a country kitchen feel, just with a bit of pizazz ;)...See Moredreamer
22 days agoI would look at a sage green for paint on your cupboards. The white appliances will look good. Use black handles to blend in with your bench top. Instead of paying for a tiling, use tile stickers, there are some wonderful designs available. Add a floor rug, maybe sisal or a floor rug with blacks and subtle greens and whites.
Daniel K
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Julie Herbert
21 days agoTo keep it budget friendly, check out Dulux renovation range for your cupboards, they also have a tile paint that you could use to paint out the patterned tiles, if you are going stainless appliances, you could match it in tapware and handles, try bulk buy handles on eBay, also your tap, so much cheaper, you can paint your range hood stainless, check out rustoleum range of paints for this purpose, add a stainless kickboard for a lovely finish.
Julie Herbert
21 days agoSpotlight have great blinds, a micro venetian in white or stainless would look great , just choose a colour you love for your cupboards , a new flush mount ceiling light , maybe splash out on new toaster and kettle, and style it up.. could look gorgeous.
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