Budget Kitchen with Stylish Apron for 4 Thousand Rubles and Mirror Refrigerator

We already told about blogger Liza, who transformed a 2-room apartment in an old Saint Petersburg building all by herself. The apartment was decorated for rent: she created a unique space with a St. Petersburg vibe, and the kitchen deserves special attention. Liza came up with interesting tricks and saved money: get inspired and do the same!

Did away with upper storage

Since the apartment was decorated for rent, Liza didn't clutter the kitchen with cabinets: one shelf was enough to store decor, and the main storage system was placed in wardrobes. If you have a small flat or don't like cooking at home, adopt this approach — the space becomes lighter and more airy.

Made the countertop by herself

Many interior items were made by our heroine herself: she didn't want to overburden the budget, and there were many great ideas. One of them was homemade countertops: Liza bought a large furniture panel made of joined ash with a thickness of 4 cm.

This panel is used for the countertop, a three-meter kitchen, bar counter, and even in the bathroom. Combined with wooden flooring, the material looks very harmonious.

Designed an apron for 4 thousand rubles

Liza also designed the kitchen apron herself. An unconventional idea came to mind: vertically above two tiles, she placed ceramic edging. As a result, there was a textured surface that looks very stylish and attracts attention.

They didn't add color accents: they preferred a safe white tone.

Installed a mirror refrigerator

It's no secret that mirrors are our best helpers in visually enlarging a space. But they can be seen not only in the living room or hallway: our heroine installed a mirror refrigerator on the kitchen, which reflects the bar counter and luxurious windows.

If you also want to add an unusual touch to your kitchen, adopt this idea. But be prepared for the fact that a mirror surface requires careful maintenance.

Sought items not only in stores

We already said that it was important for Liza to avoid inflating the budget. Our heroine found a way to save money: she bought many things on Avito. Almost all the furniture came from there — a luxurious wine cabinet, antique interior items, coffee tables and much more.

Don't be afraid to experiment and look for what you need in unusual places: there's a great chance that you'll acquire truly unique items that will be a decoration of your interior.