Since family members spend most of their time in the kitchen, the interior of the room quickly gets bored and you want to make some adjustments to the situation. However, at the thought of repairing the credit card "shrinks", because the costs are considerable. Novate.ru offers you budget design hacks that can change the kitchen beyond recognition literally in a day. Spoiler alert: Most are very cheap.
1. spring-cleaning
Before proceeding directly to the mini-repair, it is necessary to clear the work front. Remember the last time you did a general cleaning in the kitchen? Have you washed the refrigerator, polished the countertop, washed the curtains, thrown away cracked dishes, smoked pans, and broken appliances? If it's a long time ago, it's time to fix the situation and put the room in order. Cleaning will allow you to find out which elements of the kitchen are still beautiful, but simply dirty, and which are already time to restore and retire.
2. Headset restoration
If the overhaul has been done for a long time, most likely the headset has already lost its presentable appearance. Before finally deciding his fate, put all the doors, cabinets and bedside tables in order. Further, a lot of options are possible: decoupage, painting with acrylics, pasting the surface with small tiles or mosaics. Do not forget about the replacement of accessories - new beautiful handles will instantly transform the appearance of the headset. The main thing is not to pick up too fanciful options. Perhaps they will look stylish, but their practicality is questionable.
Note: Very often, consultants in stores recommend using self-adhesive tape. However, despite its low price, the quality is poor. The main problem is how to stick it straight. In addition, wrinkles are very noticeable on it, and the film will not add beauty to the headset.
3. Cladding an old countertop with tiles
Tiles will transform the look of your countertop. / Photo: Informbuilding.ru
One of the most important elements in a kitchen is the worktop. It is she who "sets the tone" for the whole situation. Unfortunately, this element is the fastest to fail, as it is subjected to a serious load every day. Instances made of natural stone, for example, granite or marble, last longer, as they are more resistant to negative external factors: moisture, temperature changes, and so on. Wooden countertops, on the other hand, cannot boast of durability.
In any case, no matter what material your work surface is made of, if it has become unusable, it is not necessary to change it. You can go a simpler and more profitable way - tiling the countertop with tiles or mosaics. Yes, this is not entirely budgetary, but the process itself is quite fast. In addition, you can buy the most common tiles, not branded ones. Ask the consultants, perhaps there are leftovers in the store, which are now selling for a promotion. You can even take copies of different colors. The main thing is that they are harmoniously combined.
4. Painting tiles
To freshen up your kitchen and give it a completely new look, paint the tiles on the floor and walls in a different color. So you can kill two birds with one stone: quickly and cheaply change the interior of the room and modernize floor and wall coverings that have lost their attractive appearance over time.
For painting, you can use alkyd enamels and oil paints. They fit well and do not need an additional protective layer. Ask your consultant which option is best for your situation. Sometimes it is specifically written on paints that they are suitable for staining tiles. Please note that the paint for floor tiles needs to be selected more carefully - only a durable and reliable coating will suit you.
5. Rejection of the facades of the upper cabinets
This advice is especially relevant for small kitchens, which are most often found in Khrushchevs. Massive wall cabinets visually reduce the space, make the room less spacious. To make the kitchen seem large and light, get rid of the doors and leave only the "boxes" from the cabinets. This option is also suitable for hostesses if the doors have lost their presentable appearance, and the frames are in good condition.
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To add a touch of flavor to the interior, paint or wallpaper the interior surfaces of the cabinets. So they will look very stylish, beautiful and will become a wonderful accent in the room.
6. Placement of accessories
To make the kitchen look beautiful and fashionable, it is not at all necessary to make renovations from scratch. You can use what is, and with the help of accessories to make the interior holistic and harmonious.
For example, if you have wood furnishings in your kitchen, you can choose a rustic or rustic style. All you need is pottery, linen curtains, a patchwork tablecloth, or lace napkins. If more modern interiors are closer to you, then give preference to light and cozy Provence. Textiles with floral patterns, rosemary in a pot and white plates with delicate roses will look great with the same wooden set.
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If the kitchen is decorated in light colors, the Scandinavian style is ideal. Remove the curtains, hang open wooden shelves in addition to or instead of cabinets, put bright containers and jars for bulk products on them, get rid of the tablecloth on a wooden table.
If your kitchen is dominated by plastic furniture, design it in high-tech style. Hang blinds on the windows, place a chrome coffee maker on the table, provide plenty of lighting and voila - your dream interior is ready.
As you can see, the most important are the details - they make the interior special and holistic.
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