Budget kitchen ideas – 28 ways to refresh the hub of your home It’s one of the most used rooms of the house, often heralded as the ‘hub of the home’, so your kitchen can quickly look tired and become in need of a quick refresh. But that doesn’t mean you need to break the bank to do so, as these budget kitchen ideas prove. There’s plenty you can do with a little imagination and a range of clever kitchen ideas to choose from, meaning you can transform your scheme with simple, practical and stylish hacks that will save you fitting a new kitchen. Whether you want some simple ideas for a quick update or you just need some inspiration around what you can achieve in your space, we’ve included it all in this jam-packed guide. All it takes is a little time, effort and creativity to pep up the heart of your home. Budget kitchen ideas 1. Upcycle an old window frame Image credit: Future Plc/Tim Young Need a spot in the kitchen to keep the whole family in check? Create a noticeboard by fixing cork tiles on to the back of an old frame using a glue gun or strong tape. Screw hooks into the bottom edge for mini buckets and fix to the wall with picture hooks. Stencil numbers in the corners with black paint, then use to pin postcards and family reminders up. 2. Label your containers Image credit: Future Plc/Tim Young Decanting your cooking supplies into jars yields a certain amount of satisfaction and makes it easy to spot if you are running low on ingredients too. Why not mix up a variety of styles for a relaxed feel? Use waterproof chalkboard labels or make your own clay swing tags and display on open shelving. 3. Mount baskets on the wall Image credit: Future Plc/Tim Young Keep your kitchen surfaces clutter free by hanging a group of wire baskets on the wall from their bases. Use to display cookbooks, spice jars, and condiments or to keep utensils handy. Create symmetry by hanging in pairs in groups of two, four or six. To make a style statement why not spray paint your baskets in a neon shade to add a pop of colour to your scheme. 4. Add a wooden splashback Image credit: Future Plc/David Brittain A great way to pimp up your kitchen on a budget, is by using stained wood as a splashback. It will interest and texture to your space and you might even be able to use wood left over from previous projects. Simple Ikea open shelving above, creates a rustic style display for all your essentials. Opt for a neutral palette to create a soothing feel plus it will sit well with store cupboard ingredients. 5. Create bespoke herb holders Image credit: Future Plc/Tim Young If you’re a big foodie and often cook tasty meals from scratch, this idea is perfect for you. Wrap metal cables ties around the neck of a glass jar, leaving enough slack to slip over a cup hook screwed into a plank or wood, or repurposed floorboard. Fill two thirds of the jar with gravel for drainage, then pop with soil and your chosen herbs. Write the name of each herb on the side of each jar with chalkboard pen and remember to water them often! 6. Upcycle bed slats into a storage solution Image credit: Future Plc/Jo Henderson This wall rack is actually a set of webbing-mounted bed slats hung from a couple of wall hooks. It is a really cost effective way to add extra kitchen storage and it saves old bed slats from ending up in the bin. If you don’t have any bed slats lying around, leftover pieces of plywood cut into small pieces will also work well. Just add S-hooks for hanging bits and bobs. This is a great small kitchen idea, where storage space is limited. 7. Paint kitchen cabinets Image credit: Future Plc/Lizzie Orme These days the best paint for kitchen cabinets delivers a premium look at a budget price point, as long as you don’t mind spending a bit of time wielding a paintbrush. Cream kitchens act as a blank canvas, meaning you can easily give your space a fresh feel by updating your cupboards in the latest colours. If you plan to paint cabinets, just be sure to prime them first. Our guide on how to paint kitchen cabinets offers top tips to achieve a professional finish. 8. Replace cupboard doors Image credit: IKEA If painting is not enough to change the look, you can replace doors and drawer fronts. Rather than buy a whole new fitted kitchen at a cost that could mean remortgaging the house, we’re talking about spending a far smaller amount to make a huge impact still. Take the fronts of the cupboards off and replace them with new doors to give the whole kitchen a brand new look on a budget. This modern kitchen has simple yet stylish concrete-effect cupboards. Pro tip: The finish can instantly change the feel of the whole space, from matte to high gloss or wood to acrylic – a new front is a sure fire way to make a new style statement. 9. Spruce up a fridge with wallpaper Image credit: Future Plc/Colin Poole If you can’t afford a swanky Smeg fridge but are desperate to give your boring-looking appliance a splash of colour, why not get crafty with a can of spray paint – a fridge hack that has been used above. Alternatively, for a less permanent option cover the front of the household appliance with a leftover roll of wallpaper attached with double sided sticky tape. 10. Install new worktops Image credit: Future Plc/Polly Eltes Dramatically change the look of your kitchen with stylish kitchen worktop ideas. Replacing your worktops is a simple yet effective way to give the space a fresh feel. Laminate is the most cost-effective to purchase. If you have spare cash,…

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