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How to Remodel a Kitchen or Bath on a Low Budget

Get creative when remodeling your kitchen or bathroom on a low budget. Many thrift stores carry items gently used for an inexpensive price. You can find great deals at garage sales as well. Remodeling your kitchen or bathroom does not have to cost a small fortune. Spending a small amount of money combined with effort can give you a new look and feel to your home.

Things You'll Need

  • Sink fixtures
  • Lighting fixtures
  • Fabric
  • Flooring
  • Cabinet doors
  • Knobs
  • Small appliances
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Instructions

    • 1

      Paint your walls. A fresh coat of paint will instantly make the kitchen or bath feel remodeled. If feeling brave, go for a completely different color pallet. Change white to red or another deep, dark color. Your room will instantaneously feel remodeled.

    • 2

      Changing your sink fixtures will give your kitchen or bath a remodeled feel. Decide if you will splurge on the fixtures or not. Try a completely different style of sink fixtures. Shop around at your local hardware stores for the best price possible.

    • 3

      Change the fabric in your kitchen or bath. If your kitchen or bath has a window, cushioned seating area or any other fabric in the room, change it to a bright new colorful pattern. Immediately your room will feel remodeled. A small change such as this can add a dramatic difference in your kitchen or bathroom.

    • 4

      Lay a new floor. Depending on your budget, this will vary on what flooring you will lay. Changing an old vinyl floor to a new vinyl floor or something different; for example, laminate flooring will give your kitchen or bathroom a budget friendly remodel.

    • 5

      Replace your cabinet drawers with inexpensive ones. Add new porcelain or any type of knobs you like to the doors. If you cannot afford to replace the cabinet doors, simply replace the knobs. This small inexpensive remodel will make your kitchen or bathroom feel remodeled, without breaking your bank account.

    • 6

      Look up, when thinking about ways to remodel your kitchen or bath inexpensively. Changing your lighting will change the entire look and feel of the room. Shop your local garage sales and thrift stores.

    • 7

      Weed out the items in your kitchen and bathroom that have dents, dings or scratches and update them. Update the smaller appliances. Smaller appliances typically do not cost much to purchase.