{"id":518,"date":"2017-01-06T12:00:45","date_gmt":"2017-01-06T12:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/?p=518"},"modified":"2020-02-20T14:59:10","modified_gmt":"2020-02-20T14:59:10","slug":"upgrading-your-kitchen-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/upgrading-your-kitchen-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Every Penny Count: Upgrading Your Kitchen On A Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s safe to say that your kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your house: after all, your home can\u2019t function without it. Therefore, it\u2019s important to keep it up to date, both in terms of style and functionality. But sometimes you run into that all-too-familiar problem \u2013 what if you don\u2019t have enough money? Well don\u2019t worry \u2013 that\u2019s what we\u2019re here for! Below are just a few ideas for you to spice up the style of your kitchen, without going to massive expense.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Making Things Work Together<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-responsive alignnone wp-image-521 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Making-Every-Penny-Count-Upgrading-Your-Kitchen-On-A-Budget-1.jpg\" alt=\"Making plans to upgrade your kitchen\" width=\"730\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Making-Every-Penny-Count-Upgrading-Your-Kitchen-On-A-Budget-1.jpg 730w, https:\/\/savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Making-Every-Penny-Count-Upgrading-Your-Kitchen-On-A-Budget-1-300x123.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Style is important, true, but your kitchen is primarily a functional room, so of the two it\u2019s probably best to focus on this aspect first. If you have a small amount of money to burn, you might find that it\u2019s best to pick a particular focus for it, rather than trying to spread it too thinly across your entire kitchen. Pick what\u2019s most in need of repair or replacement, and concentrate on getting a good quality successor to it. If your cupboards look a bit ramshackle but the framework is sturdy enough, leave them \u2013 you can easily improve their aesthetic (we\u2019ll go into that in a moment).<\/p>\n<p>Cookers, fridges and other large appliances should probably be looked at first if you\u2019ve got the money to do so. Meanwhile, if you\u2019re looking at updating your kitchen\u2019s style and functionality all in one, it never hurts to think about your <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/kitchen-worktops\/laminate-kitchen-worktops.html\">laminate kitchen worktops<\/a>.<\/u> (At Savoy, we provide these in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/kitchen-worktops.html\"><u>range of styles and materials<\/u><\/a> to suit your needs.)<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re happy with the function of kitchen worktops and larger appliances, smaller items like your kettle, toaster and microwave could be worth a look. Rethinking your use of space is also a good plan. It\u2019s a fairly simple task to reorganise your cupboards, making sure that every scrap of available space is used. Increasing efficiency in this way can save you from splashing out on new ones, thereby saving you significant amounts of money.<\/p>\n<h3>A Matter of Style<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-responisive alignnone wp-image-522 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Making-Every-Penny-Count-Upgrading-Your-Kitchen-On-A-Budget-2.jpg\" alt=\"The style of your kitchen worktops often sets the tone and mood\" width=\"730\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Making-Every-Penny-Count-Upgrading-Your-Kitchen-On-A-Budget-2.jpg 730w, https:\/\/savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Making-Every-Penny-Count-Upgrading-Your-Kitchen-On-A-Budget-2-300x123.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to updating the look of your kitchen, painting is an oft-overlooked but supremely effective tool for doing so. Anything from your walls to your kitchen cabinets and cupboards can be transformed with a fresh coat of paint, giving your kitchen a dramatically fresh new look and a fresh new style, without an inordinate associated cost.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly small and simple alterations include changing the doors and handles on your cabinets. A sleek white coat can give your kitchen a refreshingly modern look, while distressed wood is perfect for more traditional kitchens. The style of your kitchen worktops often sets the tone and mood for your entire kitchen, so it\u2019s worth giving some serious thought to their material and colour if you plan to update or replace them.<\/p>\n<h3>Shedding A New Light On Things<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"Img-responisve alignnone wp-image-523 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Making-Every-Penny-Count-Upgrading-Your-Kitchen-On-A-Budget-3.jpg\" alt=\"Lighting can have a huge impact \" width=\"730\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Making-Every-Penny-Count-Upgrading-Your-Kitchen-On-A-Budget-3.jpg 730w, https:\/\/savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Making-Every-Penny-Count-Upgrading-Your-Kitchen-On-A-Budget-3-300x123.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t underestimate the effect that new lighting can have on a room, whether you\u2019re changing the colour or simply the style of your fittings. When you combine these with new artwork, wall hangings and shelving displays, it can once again completely transform the look of an otherwise unchanged kitchen. Other cheap but effective changes include altering the colour or styling of your blinds or curtains, tablecloths and seating cushions. As with any budget challenge, the key is creativity, and as long as you keep an open mind, you might find that money isn\u2019t as big an obstacle as it might seem.<\/p>\n<p>At Savoy Timber, kitchen worktops are amongst our specialties, and we pride ourselves on providing quality products at an affordable cost. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/kitchen-worktops.html\">click here to see our range of kitchen worktops<\/a>, or read about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/kitchen-worktops\/worktop-fabrication.html\"><u>custom worktop fabrication service<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t forget to follow us on Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/mobile.twitter.com\/savoytimber\">@SavoyTimber<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s safe to say that your kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your house: after all, your home can\u2019t function without it. Therefore, it\u2019s important to keep it up to date, both in terms of style and functionality. But sometimes you run into that all-too-familiar problem \u2013 what if you don\u2019t have [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":519,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[10],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Upgrading your kitchen on a budget | Savoy Timber<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Upgrading a room as crucial as your kitchen doesn\u2019t seem easy without serious money. 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