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UPDATING YOUR KITCHEN DOESN’T HAVE TO BE EXPENSIVE. HERE ARE MY TOP 10 FARMHOUSE KITCHEN UPDATES (ON A BUDGET, NONETHELESS).
ACCESSORIZE
I would recommend investing (or thrifting) a few simple, white pieces for your kitchen. Maybe a white pitcher for the counter or for your floating shelves. Or a utensil holder, shown below.
White keeps everything feeling clean, so that you can add interest elsewher.
Paint
Painting is the easiest way to update any space in your home. You can paint the walls, ceilings, trim, baseboards, cabinets, built-ins, and furniture to improve the look of your home. Paint supplies are minimal and can drastically change the look of your home.
ADD OR CHANGE HANDLES/KNOBS
This can be pricier, but it doesn’t have to be. Check Hobby Lobby on a day when their knobs and handles are 50% off.
ADD SHELVES OR TAKE A CABINET DOOR OFF
I’m guilty of both… I took the door off of one of my cabinets and painted the inside white. It added a lot of character and I got it all done during Miles’ nap.
ADD A RUG
Adding a rug adds so much warmth. I recommend a jute rug, of some sort. I picked one up just last week for my kitchen, $24.99 from Home Goods.
WALL DECOR
Use wall decor to add in some texture and interest. If your kitchen is all white, for example, use wall decor to add in some character. Maybe pick a wood tone or accent color and add pops of it.
UPDATE LIGTH FIXTURES
One of the first projects we completed in our second home was to update the light fixtures. We installed recessed lights in the kitchen and main level hallways. Then we updated the dining room chandelier, the breakfast table pendant, and added a beautiful chandelier in the stairway. We replaced the ceiling fan light fixtures in the family room and the master bedroom and the lighting in the bathrooms. Each light fixture replacement cost anywhere between $50-$150 each but completely updates each room. Bonus if you can match your hardware and light fixtures.
UPDATE WINDOW COVERINGS
Window blinds and curtains in many homes are usually neglected. At least, in both of our homes, they were awful when we bought them. In our second home, the blinds were torn apart and falling off the windows. There weren’t any curtains on a single window. Blinds can be expensive depending on the style you choose, but curtains can be cheap to make or find at your local thrift store or Ikea. We eventually replaced all of the blinds in our home and added curtains to every window.
UPDATE FAUCETS
Updating sink and shower faucets ties into updating the rest of the hardware in the home. Try to keep the color/metal consistent with faucets, lighting, door handles, and cabinet pulls. When we bought our second home, both shower handles were broken and needed to be replaced (I’m not sure how the previous occupant showered!). Sink faucets cost between $25-$200 depending on how fancy you want them to look but otherwise are an easy, affordable upgrad.
ADD SOME PLANTS!
Plants literally bring so much life into a space. If you have a local Trader Joe’s, they have some great, low maintenance options. If plants scare you, fake ones are OK, but make sure they don’t scream “I’m fake!”. Ikea has a few fake plants that look somewhat real. But, succulents are very low maintenance and add a lot. You can even order plants on Amazon.
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