Do you fancy yourself as the Marco Pierre White of your family?
Whizzing around your kitchen, you sauté with style, peel with panache and chop with confidence …
… but there’s one slight problem.
Whilst your food preparation skills are irrefutable, your kitchen looks more like the cookhouse of Shawshank prison as opposed to the engine room of a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Rather than inviting your friends round for a sophisticated gastronomic experience, you shy away from socialising for fear your shoddy kitchen will have you blackballed from all future events.
Put simply, it’s time for an upgrade.
In January, however, funds can be tighter than the cork in a champagne bottle – which is why our wallet friendly tips are here to help you transform your kitchen from shabby to chic in no time.
Invest In Kitchen Mats
When you’re filleting, frying and flambéing, your gusto can often result in spillages – and that can be dangerous when there’s hot oil and sharp knives ready to cause you a nasty injury.
As a result, one of the easiest ways to add a sprinkle of colour and a pinch of practicality, without spending a fortune, is by investing in kitchen mats to brighten up a drab space,
Indeed, not only do these mats looks great, but the anti-slip backing will reduce the risk of accidents when you’re pickling and poaching like a man or woman possessed.
Opt for a Glass Splashback
Although you may be a remarkable chef, it’s unlikely you’re as well trained when it comes to keeping your kitchen free from splashes of soup or splatters of seasoning.
Consequently, to avoid making your dingy walls any worse, opt for a glass splashback to brighten up your kitchen, allowing you to wipe any stains away as quickly as they appeared.
Regardless of your interior design tastes, glass splashbacks can typically be crafted to match the colour scheme of the rest of your chic cookhouse.
Smarten up Your Cabinets
It can be an expensive and time-consuming journey attempting to replace ALL the cabinets in your kitchen, which is why, if the interiors are sound, you should look to replace only the doors.
Beforehand, however, make sure you check the shelves inside your cabinets for any signs of sagging or warping. Why? Because they may not hold weight much longer and could even need replaced immediately.
Have a look around your local DIY store for doors and handles, as big bargains are often to be found if you’re willing to do some of the legwork yourself in the quest for a Michelin worthy kitchen.
What do you think?
Do you have any top tips for smartening up a kitchen on a budget? Let us know by leaving a comment below – we’d love to hear from you.