How to Design a Luxury Kitchen on a Budget

1. Make a plan and follow it.

Some things might seem obvious, but you’d be surprised at how much work goes into planning your dream kitchen. And how quickly things you didn’t plan for can add up if you didn’t plan for them.

There are important things to think about before you start shopping for your dream kitchen. These will help you save time, money, and stress. For example, what parts of the original style and layout are you going to keep? What kinds of licenses do you need to make changes to a building? What items do you need to buy or rent if you want to do some work on your kitchen yourself?

You might want to click “add to cart” right away on your dream kitchen remodel, but you should really think about it first to make sure you stay within your budget.

How to Design a Luxury Kitchen on a Budget

2. Get help from a professional

I know what you’re thinking: I need to save money while designing a small kitchen. Why should I pay a lot of money for a designer? But listen to me…
A full-service furniture designer might cost too much for your kitchen makeover. But that doesn’t mean you should go without any help from a professional. They can help you work out your plans and get the most out of your kitchen makeover by giving you paid advice or design renderings.
They do more than just make things look nice. They know how to keep things neat and work quickly, which are two HUGE factors in how much you love (or hate) your kitchen. On top of that, they can help you avoid mistakes or design flaws that will cost you a lot of money or time in the long run.

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3. Don't buy new things when you can use old ones

It’s amazing how much of a difference a kitchen makeover can make without having to tear everything down and start over. For example, you could paint or reface your cabinet boxes if they are in good shape but you don’t like the style or finish.
You can save a lot of money this way, and your kitchen will still work somewhat while you update it. The extra good thing? A lot of stuff won’t have to go to the trash because of you. You’ll also be amazed at the difference between the “before and after” of your cabinets after you reface them. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on new cabinets for the whole kitchen to change the plan and add more storage space. You can just add a few extra cabinets.

4. Look into your choices for a beautiful low-cost kitchen plan

If you need to get new cabinets, take the time to look into what’s available. Back in the day, it seemed like you could either get high-quality, handmade cabinets or cheap particle board. So people who owned their own homes felt like they had no good choices if they wanted to build a cheap kitchen. 

Kitchen cabinet styles have changed a lot since then, though. There are also a lot of blog posts and videos on the internet that can help you make cheap cabinets look expensive.

There are more styles of shelves than ever, even at low-cost stores like IKEA. Not able to discover your style? From the storage, you can buy just the cabinet boxes and then add your favorite doors.

5. Make big changes with small changes to the style

Are you really trying to save money on kitchen design? The smallest parts of your kitchen can add the most style. Three cheap design elements that really make a difference are cabinet handles, sink faucets, and lights. Plus, you can change them out without making any building dust. If you do some study ahead of time, you might even be able to do all three yourself.

Even if not many other things change in the kitchen, modern drawer pulls, a faucet that makes a statement, and sleek hanging lighting can make a huge difference.

6. Put your money for renovations to good use

If you don’t want to spend a lot of money on your kitchen, there are some things that you should treat yourself to. Even though we may be biased, we believe that buying good countertops is a great way to spend your money.

First, which cooking area do you use the most? From the time you make your coffee in the morning to the last wipe down before bed, you touch your tables a lot every day. That’s why you should buy a tabletop surface that feels and looks high-end and is strong enough to last in real life.

How to Design a Luxury Kitchen on a Budget

7. Spend a lot of money on under-cabinet lights

The kitchen has light woods, countertops that look like marble, and under-cabinet lighting that gives the room a soft glow.

A surefire way to make your kitchen look better? For a warm, fancy look, put lights under the cabinets.

Under-cabinet lighting makes your backsplash and surfaces look even better and gives off a soft, warm glow. What’s good? You can find these little lights at most home improvement shops and they won’t break the bank.

8. Buy old things to make a statement

In today’s high-end kitchens, furniture-style cabinets are very common. Cabinetry styles are often mixed and matched to add charm to a room. This could be a farmhouse-style island or a built-in coffee bar. But built-to-order cabinets can cost a lot.

Instead, go to thrift stores and estate sales in your area to find unique things that are much cheaper. A piece that makes a statement and the thrill of a good find are what you’ll enjoy. Also, buying used things is better for the earth than buying new things and sending them.

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