3 Low Cost Kitchen Decorating Ideas


by Sarah H - Date: 2007-01-26 - Word Count: 447 Share This!

Many people who are aficionados of home improvement network shows or ardent readers of design magazines would know that despite common thought, updating the kitchen really does not require that your spend excessive time and money. In fact there are some very simple and inexpensive ways to give the kitchen a brand new look. In many instance most of the changes are quite trivial, yet they transform the entire look and feel of the kitchen. For those about to embark on such a project there is a world of ideas on kitchen decorating and remodeling projects at low costs from magazines or on internet sites dealing with kitchen design ideas.

Perhaps one of the easiest and most economical ways to decorate your kitchen is by amending the existing lighting scheme. Options of pendants and spots are clever choices for lighting over kitchen islands and sinks. They are attractive and provide good task lighting and additional general lighting. It is also important that counters in a kitchen have additional lighting. When it comes to cabinets and storage areas lights below the cabinet tend to highlight the countertop of the kitchen. The lights above the kitchen will not only illuminate your attractive cabinets but will remove shadows from the kitchen. A good choice of lights for counters is halogen under cabinet lighting or puck lights. Always remember to add dimmers, as they can set an entirely different mood whilst in the kitchen. These lighting changes or additions are quite inexpensive.

Contrary to popular belief there is nothing sacred about stained wood. In fact painted wood is just as appropriate in many kitchens, and paint allows the color and finish desired at a fraction of the cost of refinishing cabinets. Appliance refinishing companies and even automobile paint shops can provide new complexions for your old range refrigerator, or dishwasher at economical prices. At the same time try to ensure not to invest in a new look for an appliance that has only a couple of years of use remaining. Special do-it-yourself wall-painting jobs, such as sponging, mottling, and rag-rolling, are a good way to divert attention from other less-attractive elements.

Another cheap way of breathing life and character into the kitchen is by getting new knobs and pulls on cabinets. Select from glass, metal, rubber, wood, resin, and stone and feel free to use multiple materials and styles to give kitchens a lift. Additionally kitchen which lack personality and character can benefit greatly from new moldings. Use crown moldings at the ceiling, install a chair rail or plate rail partway up the wall and replace trim around windows and doors to create shape and detail. These are easy to do and very inexpensive.


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