10 budget-friendly ways to refresh your kitchen interior

To give your kitchen interior a fresh look, you don't have to do a full renovation. We explain how to revamp the setup quickly and at minimal cost.

Buy new lighting

Try using multiple light fixtures in one kitchen. For example, hang low chandeliers above the table and bright small wall sconces above the work area.

Create a stylish apron

Changing the kitchen apron is not expensive, yet it can dramatically change the look of the space. In addition to monochrome furniture, you can choose a vibrant apron and accessories in matching colors.Design: Geometrium

Update your dishes

You can store grains, pasta, spices in stylish transparent jars instead of boxes on open kitchen shelves. Knives from one set, glass vases, plates, and glasses can make great decor.

Design: Dina Alexandrova

Change the hardware on old cabinets

Replacing all the furniture is expensive. But you can update the old one by simply replacing cheap handles and hinges with more expensive and modern ones. It's not necessary to match the hardware color with the cabinets—play on contrast.

Paint the furniture

You can change the color of the entire kitchen cabinet or just some of its elements. If you want to make the room brighter, paint a few drawers, chair legs, or the edge of the countertop.

Change cabinet doors

You can replace only the hanging doors of the cabinet. There are many options: make the whole kitchen monochrome or let only a few cabinets be colorful.

Design: Nikita Zub

Buy a new table

Not only a new table, but also a new placement of it can change how the space is perceived. Moreover, you can update the old countertop—repaint it or add a pattern.

Design: Irina Petrova and Olga Vasileva

Zone the space

You can visually divide the kitchen into two zones—the work and dining areas. For that, use different floor coverings: lay linoleum near the dining table and put tiles where you cook. Or just use a light partition or screen.

Use bright accents

New curtains, cushions on chairs, vases, paintings, and posters can completely transform the interior. You can buy several colorful textile sets and change them depending on mood, season, or day of the week.
Design: Dmitry Livshits

Decorate one wall

The entire kitchen doesn't have to be bright. Choose a wall in the dining area and decorate it with a painting, live flowers, or photos.

Design: Lines Studio