How to Transform an Old Kitchen: 10 Affordable and Effective Ways

The kitchen is the heart of the home. Here culinary masterpieces are born, families gather for dinner, and guests are invited for tea. Therefore, it's important that this space is convenient and cozy. Our tips will help you create a pleasant atmosphere even on an old kitchen.

Keep it Clean

Any modern and stylish furniture will look sloppy if not properly maintained. Sometimes, to make an old kitchen look like new again, it's enough to wash the facades of dust and grease, wipe the stove, and thoroughly clean the sink.

Design: Planium

Hide Everything Unnecessary

Many bottles on the countertop and cute to the heart magnets on the refrigerator don't add coziness but create visual noise. It's better to put all of this in cabinets. The kitchen will transform, and it will be more convenient for you to cook when nothing gets in the way.

Design: Alena Chmelёva

Replace the Backsplash

If your kitchen has tiles with lemons or Gzhel-style painting, they are outdated. Choose monochromatic tempered glass, wall panel, ceramic tiles with minimalistic patterns, or stylish geometric ornament instead. By the way, pay attention to how interestingly colored grout looks.

Design: Anastasia Kalistova

Change the Hardware

Worn-out old-style handles immediately reveal an outdated kitchen cabinet, but new ones will instantly give the furniture a fresh and modern look.

Design: Irina Chistyakova

Update the Facades

Kitchen facades set the tone and style for the entire space. If they don't match your idea of a beautiful kitchen, try repainting them or ordering new doors from a carpenter's workshop. Such transformation has the same effect as buying a new cabinet but costs much less.

Design: Natalia Shirokorad

Remove Upper Cabinets

Storage above the countertop organized with shelves looks stylish. Besides, implementing such an interior requires minimal effort and financial investment. But this option is only for those who know how to maintain order on open surfaces.

Do Away with Stools

Chairs with soft upholstery look luxurious. You can sit comfortably with friends over a cup of tea or spend a pleasant evening with family. If you choose anti-vandalism upholstery fabric, it will be easy to clean such chairs.

Design: Buro Brainstorm

Remove the Tablecloth

Even though a linen tablecloth is practical in daily life, it doesn't look very presentable. If the table is beautiful, you can use special place mats for serving instead. But if the table doesn't appeal to you visually and it's not possible to change it, lay a beautiful fabric tablecloth.

You can find an option with special water-repellent treatment. This will make cleaning easier and extend the lifespan of the fabric.

Design: Anna Suvorova

Buy Quality Textiles

Beautiful clean towels and napkins made of natural materials like linen or cotton create a feeling of freshness and add coziness to the environment.

Design: Svetlana Svetlicкая

Change the Curtains

Floral curtains with frills were popular 50 years ago. Hang monochromatic sheer, blinds, or Roman shades and your outdated kitchen will turn into a modern one.