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We all dream of the perfect kitchen; a space where you can cook peacefully, enjoying the creativity of putting different ingredients together, would be lovely. A design that means you can entertain while you cook would be amazing. Frankly, any kitchen with enough storage and plenty of counter space would do!
But somehow, the dream kitchen always seems to be just beyond your reach. When you are working through your house making room by room renovations, the money somehow runs out for this central room.
So what can you do to reduce the cost of a kitchen revamp and still get an amazing kitchen you love?
Save on Your Appliances
When you plan a new kitchen, you will probably get caught up in choosing lots of new appliances and gadgets. But do you really need them? If you can buy parts to fix or improve your current appliances, this will be far cheaper. For example, replacement parts for a kenmore fridge are significantly cheaper to buy and install than a brand new appliance.
Where you can make do with your appliances, you should. Ultimately, if you have to make a decision between the layout of your kitchen and your appliances, you know that you can easily replace appliances in a couple of years. Getting the basics right is far more important at this stage.
Prioritize Your Needs
Now you’ve been talked out of spending a fortune on appliances, let’s talk priorities. If your dream kitchen requires knocking down a wall or other building works, these costs should be your first thought. Building an addition or making significant structural changes will eat into your budget but will also make the biggest difference. Compromising on the overall finish of your kitchen to make these changes happen will bring you far closer to your dream.
One of the main priorities you should consider is suitable storage. There are lots of solutions that could work and many are designed to make the most of a small space. But even if you are extending your room, you need to make sure that you get the most from your room without feeling cramped in.
Invest in Longevity
Because redoing your kitchen is such an expensive task, you should certainly look at ways to avoid having to redo it again in the near future. Investing in materials that will stand the test of time is essential here. For instance, consider integrating a kitchen sink workstation, a multi-functional sink with integrated food preparation, cooking, and cleaning features that could serve you well for many years. Spending more right now might not sound like a good idea but if you design a timeless kitchen that lasts, you will end up spending less in the long run.
To get this right, think carefully about how you want your kitchen to function now and how that might change in the next few years. Factoring in these changes now will allow you an opportunity to design in greater flexibility so that your kitchen can move with your needs.
Designing a dream kitchen is an incredibly exciting opportunity but you don’t have to spend a fortune. If you are willing to let your kitchen evolve, you should prioritize the biggest and most valuable changes first and focus on things like appliances and cupboard doors later on.