The 6 Most Effective Ways to Update Your Kitchen on a Budget

More than just a place to cook, your kitchen is the center of your home, providing space for family and friends to gather for casual meals and special occasions alike. This space also stands out as the first place most homeowners want to renovate for a modern look and extra functionality.

Though fully remodeling your kitchen may be currently out of reach, you can give the space a fresh, inviting look without draining your savings by contacting Cabinet Coatings. There are several options to update your kitchen, including:

At Cabinet Coatings, we understand the importance of updating your kitchen, even when you don’t want to tear the whole thing apart. Family-owned and operated since 1996, we specialize in affordable yet expert solutions like cabinet refacing and refinishing for easy kitchen updates to your specifications without installing new cabinets. We help you personalize and update your space without the mess and stress of a full remodel.

Let's look at your options for breathing new life into your space and explore how we can help you make your dream kitchen a reality without tearing it apart.

When you're searching for stress-free kitchen updates, cabinet refacing offers a practical, time-saving alternative to completely replacing out-of-date or damaged cabinets. The process involves replacing the doors and drawer fronts while leaving the existing cabinet box structures in place, saving both time and money on your kitchen remodeling project. The result? Your kitchen gets a brand-new look without the need for a full remodel.

Homeowners love cabinet refacing because it lets them choose from their favorite styles and finishes, helping them achieve a trendy kitchen. Cabinet Coatings of America specializes in this proprietary process, providing expert advice on selecting the perfect complement to your kitchen.

From sleek modern designs to more traditional looks, our cabinet refacing options ensure you get the results you want. With our same-day, no-obligation quotes, transforming your kitchen proves easier than ever.

If you love your kitchen's existing layout but feel your cabinets need a refresh, consider our cabinet refinishing options. We thoroughly wash the cabinets with a strong cleaning solution, sand down all the surfaces, and add a new coating for an updated look with our proprietary process.

Refinishing offers a fresh appearance without the expense of entirely replacing your cabinets. Cabinet refinishing also offers flexibility in color and style, letting you modernize your kitchen while keeping the things you love about your space.

This process can also add value to your home, whether you're staying a while or planning on selling. At Cabinet Coatings of America, our skilled experts help you decide on the best finish for updating your kitchen and provide high-quality craftsmanship that keeps your renovation looking its best for years to come.

In order to customize your space, one of the simplest ways is to replace your cabinet hardware. Replacing worn-out or out-of-style handles and knobs with modern alternatives instantly refreshes your space, and these options come in a vast array of finishes and styles for easy customization.

Make white cabinets stand out with high-contrast matte black handles, modernize the design with shiny chrome knobs, or infuse your kitchen with sophistication by installing brushed nickel options. While updating your cabinet hardware may seem like a small detail, updates like this one can dramatically change the appearance of your space.

Replacing hardware offers the ideal complement when we're completing your refinishing or refacing project. Our experts assist you in choosing the right hardware to match your updated cabinets to keep the appearance fashionable and cohesive while reflecting your personal decorative style. This update both freshens your kitchen's look and enhances your cabinets' function and durability.

Few things transform a space as easily and affordably as a fresh coat of paint when you're wondering how to update your kitchen. But over time, even the best paints fade, stain, or chip in high-traffic areas like kitchens, requiring frequent touch-ups or, in some cases, complete reapplication.

Fortunately, Cabinet Coatings of America solves the problem with our refinishing options. Combining the instant refreshment of paint with the staying power of our proprietary process, our cabinet refinishing services offer a long-lasting, low-maintenance solution to painting.

We wash and sand the existing finish before applying the new one, helping your kitchen cabinets easily handle everyday wear and tear in this busy area of your home. The staying power of our kitchen refinishing process makes it a more reliable investment than painting your cabinets.

Lighting plays a vital role in the functionality and aesthetics of your kitchen. Providing the essential illumination you need to prepare food, eat meals, and entertain guests, kitchen lighting enhances the look and feel of your home and can reduce energy costs when you opt for energy-efficient fixtures and bulbs.

For instance, modern shatterproof LED lights offer safe use and bright, crisp illumination. You can also put LED strip lights along the perimeter of your cabinets to create a warm glow or add fairy lights to home decor displays for a unique design. These types of lighting also use far less energy and last much longer than their traditional (breakable) counterparts.

Create a stylish focal point over your kitchen island by hanging a pendant light above it, or enjoy improved visibility when prepping food and cooking with under-cabinet lighting. Mount a traditional chandelier over traditional dining tables, or opt for flush-mount fixtures when you want a more contemporary design.

Best of all, you can easily coordinate your lighting with the new hardware you choose when remodeling your kitchen cabinets. Updating your lighting also lets you replace outdated wiring, increasing the overall safety of your space.

Once you've updated your kitchen with refacing, refinishing, or remodeling solutions from Cabinet Coatings of America, coordinate the space with simple finishing touches that update your home decor.

For example, add washable rugs in complementary or contrasting colors to bring out the best in your new cabinet design. Take advantage of empty wall spaces by having the experts at Cabinet Coatings of America add heavy-duty shelving capable of expanding your storage space or providing space for your favorite kitchen knick-knacks.

Save space by letting Cabinet Coatings install hidden storage in your cabinet for spices and other frequently used items. You can also brighten the area by adding vibrant art to your walls, installing high-contrast backsplashes, and trading in heavy curtains for streamlined valances that let the sunshine in.

Consider updating other fixtures along with your cabinets, such as new faucets for kitchen sinks that match your new hardware. Another practical option includes incorporating a rolling kitchen island that matches your new style while increasing storage and food prep space.