Decorating on a tight budget is easier than it seems. With a little imagination, creativity and an eye for bargains, you can have a kitchen on a budget that looks like you didn't have a budget at all. Keep an open mind and have a little fun. Your kitchen will quickly come together.
Free and Cheap
Shop at garage sales, thrift stores and flea markets. Remember that, with a little work, these items can be transformed into something special for your kitchen. You could even go "dumpster diving" or ask friends and family for decorating supplies.
Window Treatments
Use pretty kitchen towels as window treatments. Short hand towels can be used as valances. For larger kitchen windows, you can use sheets. Shower curtains can also be used as draperies. Use ribbon or lace in complementary colors as tiebacks.
Paint
Add splashes of color to your kitchen instead of painting all the walls. Paint stripes on the walls. Stencil designs on your kitchen walls, cabinet doors and window frames. Try painting the cabinet doors or the trim on the cabinets in a coordinating color.
Accessories
Use everyday items as accessories. Add vintage cooking utensils such as old-fashioned hand mixers to your counters. Add ribbons or lace to whisks, wooden spoons and spatulas. Display vases of fresh or silk flowers.
Wall Art
Create wall art by hanging similar plates in a group. Display collections on shelves or window sills. Decoupage recipes over an old painting. Add dried flowers or small collections to shadow boxes. Hang vintage aprons on the walls.
Storage
Place kitchen essentials such as cookbooks, towels and cooking utensils in decorative baskets or boxes. Use only a few larger pieces of furniture as storage instead of purchasing several small pieces. Add hanging baskets to make more counter space available for you to use.
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