Designing Your Dream Kitchen on a Budget

by Kristen White Blogger It’s no secret that remodeling a kitchen can cost as much as a small house! This is especially true when you plan on replacing appliances, lighting, flooring, and cabinetry. If the cost alone isn’t enough to deter someone from the project, the work that goes into the design can be intimidating. Hiring an interior designer can be expensive as well. The entire project has a way of snowballing into something that requires a second mortgage and a healthy dose of therapy! Fortunately, there are resources that can help.



The internet has opened us up to an entire world of design that we never knew existed before online retail. It can also offer programs and tips that can get you ready to come up with your own interior design. Sometimes, being able to create your kitchen on a virtual platform can be enough to finalize your design plans. It can also help to discern what you need from what you want. Yes, the design needs to be something that you’ll be happy with, but you don’t have to go over the top with it. For instance- if your refrigerator works perfectly fine, then why buy a new one? Decide which projects or parts of the remodel can be put off until later. Some lighting aspects, such as chandeliers and overhead lamps, can be purchased and installed at a later time. New appliances, pantry remodels, and intact flooring can be delayed- as can any other part f the kitchen that isn’t an immediate part of the new design.

Doing things little by little can help you to work around the big-ticket items like cabinetry and countertops. Choosing the right cabinets can make or break the kitchen design. These are one of the most visible and used parts of the space, and need to really be something that you’ll be happy with. There are ways to save money when you buy ready to assemble kitchen cabinets and other recycled materials.

Regular hard wood or even laminate cabinets can end up costing tens of thousands of dollars to purchase and install.  This number goes up exponentially when you have a larger kitchen with both top and bottom surrounding cabinets. The best way to still get the quality that you want while paying a fraction of that amount is to choose ready to assemble cabinets.

These are exactly what they sound like. You choose your cabinets from a reputable retailer, and they simply skip the process of assembling them before shipping. Instead, all of the pieces, hardware, and instructions that you need to put them together comes right to your door. Even if you’re not technically inclined, these instructions are clear and easy to follow. The ability to customize your cabinets as you go is an added advantage.  The materials used for these cabinets is the same that you’d find used to make the high-end cabinets that you’ve always wanted. In fact, these are those high-end cabinets. The only difference is that you’ll be the one assembling them on site.

There are a number of projects that you can do yourself. As long as it’s not something that requires the expertise of a licensed professional for insurance purposes, it’s fair game. Being well-versed in the art of home-improvement can save you thousands in labor if you’re willing to do the work. Don’t bite off more than you can chew, and be smart about the size of the project- and that dream kitchen is within reach. Plan ahead and reach out to a ready to assemble cabinet retailer in the very beginning. You might be surprised at the quality you get for the price!

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