Your kitchen often becomes a central hub for you and your family. It’s the place where you congregate in the morning when everyone’s out of bed, and it’s the place where you all eat together at the end of the day. So, it needs to feel like yours, and it needs to suit your needs.


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It’s not always easy to find the money for these big jobs though. We all have big ideas in mind, but few of us have the money to put them into practice. It doesn’t have to be a costly affair though. I firmly believe that you can get the vibe you’re looking for on a low budget if you’re prepared to think outside the box. Let these tips give you some guidance.

Develop a Strong Theme

Creating a specific theme for your room can be a great way of making it feel unique and well-rounded. There are loads of different themes you can go for. It doesn't have to be too adventurous, but it can be if you want. It could be as simple as a running colour theme.

One option would be to go for a vintage theme. You could pick a specific period in time and take inspiration from designs from that period.

Get Top Appliances

Your appliances should be upgraded if you’re redecorating and you haven’t bought new ones for a long time. Kitchen appliances become less efficient over time; you could get some new parts from AP Wagner parts store, and attempt repairs. But it can sometimes be better just to buy new ones.

Newer appliances will make use of more up to date technology, so most will be more energy efficient and cause less damage to the environment. This is good for you because it will mean lower utility bills in the long-term.

Don’t Neglect Your Flooring

It covers the whole of the room and will attract the eye every time you walk in. So, don’t skimp on the flooring. For too many people, their kitchen floor was installed as an afterthought. It never tends to be near the top of people’s priorities, but it should be. You need to combine practicality, durability and appearance when you’re making your choice.

Get Creative

Don’t be tempted to buy a pre-designed, generic kitchen suite and leave it at that. Yes, it might be cheap and easy, but will you be happy with your decision a year down the line? I don’t think you will.

You want your kitchen to be personalised and individual. So, add your own personal touches and get creative with furnishings. Scour the charity and antique shops look for one of a kinds bargains!

Involve the Whole Household

Your whole family will be using the kitchen, so your whole family should get involved with designing. Make the process democratic, don’t be a control freak about it. Quite often, the best ideas can come from other people.

Even if your kids are small, you could get them involved in the decorating. They’ll probably enjoy it if you give them the chance to!