5 Simple Ways to Transform Your Old Kitchen Without Major Investments

To update the interior, it is not always necessary to completely change everything and buy new furniture. Our tips will help you create a pleasant atmosphere even on an old kitchen with minimal costs.

1. Clean Up

Any room will look old and messy if it is not cleaned regularly. Sometimes it is enough to thoroughly wash all walls, cabinet doors, and countertops from dust and grease, wipe the stove and appliances, and clean the sink thoroughly. Then your old kitchen will look like new again. Choose for yourself: spend your time and energy on cleaning or hire professionals.

Design: Planium

2. Hide Everything Extra

Did you know that numerous jars on the countertop, open shelves with various decor, and magnets on the refrigerator do not add coziness but create visual clutter? It is better to hide all storage in closed cabinets. Imagine how your kitchen will transform. You will find it much more convenient to cook when the countertop is free and nothing gets in the way.

Design: Alena Chmeleva

3. Replace Hardware

Ordinary outdated knobs, especially if they are worn out, immediately reveal an old kitchen cabinet. Try replacing them with new ones. Beautiful knobs will give your furniture a fresh and modern look.

Design: Alena Rogacheva

4. Update Cabinet Doors

Kitchen cabinet doors set the tone and mood for the entire room. If they do not match your vision of a stylish and beautiful kitchen, it's time to change them. Try painting the doors yourself, buy new cabinet doors, or order custom-made ones from a carpentry workshop. Such transformation is comparable to replacing the entire kitchen cabinet but at a much lower cost.

Design: Irina Nosova

5. Use Textiles Properly

First of all, remove the tablecloth from the table. It looks extremely unattractive, although it is practical in daily use. If the table is beautiful, use special serving trays instead. However, if the table doesn't fit your idea of beauty and style and you can't change it, there are two options. You can order a new countertop or lay down a beautiful tablecloth. The material of the tablecloth can be chosen with special water-repellent coating, which makes maintenance easier and extends the life of the fabric.

Design: Elena Bogdan