Table of contents
- #1 film instead of new tile mirrors
- #2 make the kitchen look more expensive with a carpet
- #3 Courage to color!
- #4 Exchange handles and buttons
- #5 Foil worktop instead of buying new
- #6 Kitchen Makeover with the right decoration
- #7 back the kitchen in the right light
Does that seem familiar to you? You scroll through Instagram or Pinterest, see a beautiful kitchen and think: "Wow, I would like to have it too!"
Unfortunately, kitchens are not exactly inexpensive purchases and sometimes as a tenant you can't change anything on the apartment. But don't worry! Luxury doesn't always have to be expensive.
I tell you what inexpensive hacks you will transform your kitchen from 'Meh' to 'Wow'.
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#1 film instead of new tile mirrors
Give your old kitchen a completely new look with a peel-and-stick film over the old tile mirror. This saves you a lot of money - and time - that it usually costs to remove old tiles and lay new ones.
In the meantime there are special foils in a wide variety of colors, patterns and shapes. They are super easy to attach and look like real tiles. The great: the tile foils (Like this from Amazon*) are also very tenant -friendly, because they can be removed just as easily.
Tipp:When buying, make sure that the splash protection that you attach near the hob is heat -resistant.
#2 make the kitchen look more expensive with a carpet
Replacing the floor in the kitchen can get a lot of money. Fortunately, you can also achieve a great effect with a new carpet. As a result, the kitchen area also looks a bit more homely and cozy.
Single-colored kitchen carpets or which look elegant with an abstract print. But models from Sisal or in jute look are also popular and give the kitchen a cool boho vibe.
Tipp:With a carpet cover protection (As here from Amazon*) Avoid slip parts in the kitchen. Because they can be very dangerous where it is often handled with sharp knives.
#3 Courage to color!
A fresh coat of paint can make even the most dusted kitchen fronts look new. It is best to choose a color that fits the rest of the apartment.
If there is already a small mix of colors in your kitchen, it is recommended to the fronts inWhite or creamto delete. But if everything is already tone in tone with the beige Raufashapempet, a handle in the color pot is worthwhile!
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Are trendyMaritime dark blue, but also bright pastel tones likeMintgrün. If you have a small urban jungle at home, you can take up the color of the plants with a dark green in the kitchen.
Do you like it simple, but chic does oneblack kitchenright something - and with gold handles (here from Amazon*) And a bright work surface does not look at all.
#4 Exchange handles and buttons
Speaking of gold handles - not only if you give your kitchen a new coat of paint, it is worth replacing the handles of cupboards and drawers with new, elegant models.
Choose high -quality materials such as stainless steel, brass or ceramics that immediately give a more luxurious impression. The exchange is simple and inexpensive, but can significantly upgrade the entire appearance of your kitchen.
Tipp:Make sure that the new handles have the same hole spacing as the old ones to make it easier to change.
#5 Foil worktop instead of buying new
Worktops have to endure a lot over the years. So it's just fair to give you a rejuvenation cure, right? Instead of replacing your old worktop, you can do it much more cheaply with an adhesive film (like this in marble look ofAmazon*) The foil.
You should clean the work surface thoroughly in advance. Otherwise you need a sharp knife, a racle (is available here atAmazon*) And a hair dryer:
- Gradually separate the film from the carrier film.
- Push the air between the plate and foil with the racle.
- Edit the corners and edges with a hair dryer. The warm air makes the film more flexible, so it is easier to change.
Tipp:Do you just want to hide a few single quirks and not stick the whole plate again? With a nice large wooden cutting board, you simply cover part of the surface.
#6 Kitchen Makeover with the right decoration
With the right decoration, every kitchen can be done in a few minutes. The trick is to stage individual elements that look expensive.
Before you tackle decoration, however, you should muck out the kitchen properly. Away with the old kitchen appliances, create more space on the work surfaces and stow everything that looks restless, in a drawer or in the closet.
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You will notice that cleaning up alone already has a huge effect! Now only a few high quality (looking) accessories are missing. Dishwasher is particularly popular. Rattan and Sisal also ensure a modern, elegant look that still looks cozy.
#7 back the kitchen in the right light
Lamps and the right light are often underestimated, but can completely transform a room. In the living room or bedroom, we mostly ensure atmospheric lighting- so why not in the kitchen?
There are plenty of ways to put the kitchen in the right light. For example, if you have seen your old lampshade, you can also do without it. Just a large retro light bulb (Buy here at Amazon*) is eye-catcher enough and gives the kitchen a cool industrial look.
And if you want to let your work surface shine, you can do LED lights for small money (Like this from Amazon*) Glue under the kitchen cabinets.
