For many of us, redecorating the kitchen is a scary prospect. The idea of ​​new cabinets, new appliances, and new flooring sounds (and is) incredibly expensive. But, by following a few simple steps, it’s easy to decorate your kitchen on a tight budget.

Two classic design styles for the kitchen are:

french country design

This style is quite rustic. You should aim to be comfortable and relaxed. Furniture should look worn. The design brings a lot of exterior elements inside. Yellows are the most predominant, but greens, blues, or reds are often complementary. Stick with dark wood; having a coarse grain or a whitewashed appearance. Roosters are very common in French decoration.

tuscan design

This style involves many natural elements. The floors must be of stone material. Incorporate lots of bricks, that is, around the fireplace, backsplash, and oven. Plaster walls. The wood should be a dark, weathered stain. The table must be made of wood. Light fixtures must be made of iron. He incorporates olives and grapes into the design of the artwork. Marble or copper is great for countertops.

Now, the average Jane can’t brick the kitchen or splurge on marble countertops. Most classic designs are not for the frugal spender. Cheap home decor alternatives are needed.

The most current trends in kitchen decoration are turning heavily towards green ideas, appliances and living. Bamboo is a popular choice for flooring. Storage is a must. People want a storage place for everything. Everything from spices to appliances has its own stash. Backsplashes in bold, custom color palettes are popular.

Once again, how many people can afford these kitchen trends? One of the most expensive kitchen items are kitchen cabinets. However, the trend is to create more cabinets; which are even more detailed. But, who says that you have to follow any trend, curriculum or decoration. Create your own style and save money doing it. So here are some tips for cheap home decorations, that are still stylish.

– Venetian plaster is a great alternative to real plaster walls.

– Instead of buying new cabinets, stain them. Dark spots can leave more room for error than light spots.

– Change hardware. Sometimes a simple hardware upgrade can breathe new life into cabinets.

– Create your own custom painting. Play and mix colors. Use a sponge or rag to apply the paint, for a custom look.

– Go to the flea market, salvage store, etc., to buy furniture. In many themes, furniture is supposed to look aged or worn.

– Use dressers and other old furniture as an alternative to additional cabinets.

– Incorporate natural elements in the design, which can replace expensive works of art. For example, frame an olive branch. Find a unique wine bottle or oblong bottle and fill it with: colorful olives, citrus fruits or peppers. Then, fill it to the top with olive oil.

– Ask the flooring store if they have leftover flooring and countertops. This will be cheaper than a custom cut.

– Do the installations or preparation work yourself.

– Look at appliances with teeth. Often a stove may have a small scratch or dent that can be easily repaired or hidden in the design.

Here are some cheaper home decor ideas. However, be creative. Incorporate anything you can reuse, get cheap, or have readily available. Your imagination is the only limit to design a kitchen that suits your style and budget.