Sometimes the only thing we need in life is to make a change and spruce up your environment. If you are bored with your current kitchen and want to upgrade, here are 5 simple ways to stay under $1,000.
1. Grab a Bucket of Paint
Painting your space will give you an easy revamp that isn't time consuming and will be a blast for the entire family. A bucket of paint costs around $20, and depending on how many cabinets, or much wall space you need painted, you may just need to buy one bucket. Take a Sunday to bond as a family and repaint your kitchen!
2. Buy Some Plants
Averaging $74 per year, American houseplant owners spend less than 1k on their plants. Greenery is a great way to upgrade the look of your kitchen Plants bring life, joy, color, scents, and great flavors into your kitchen. In addition to being an affordable decoration, plants can bring great flavors to any meal!
3. Upgrade Hardware
Upgrading your cabinet's hardware is a simple, yet extremely effective way to change the vibe of your space. Ranging from $100-300, depending on how much cabinetry you have, this project will land you significantly below your 1k budget :)
4. Change Lightbulbs
Yet another extremely effective, yet simple change you can make to your kitchen is to change what type of lightbulbs you own. Incandescent lights cast a yellow, warm and welcoming tone against your walls and cabinets, while daylight bulbs give off more of a blue tone. The choice is for you to decide, but on average one lightbulb costs $2.50, making this option very affordable.
5. Replace the Faucet
With a cost between $150-400, replacing your kitchen faucet might be the move you make. One of the focal points of your kitchen being the sink, modernizing it by replacing the faucet will definitely make a big impact on the look of your kitchen.