Ideas on updating on the cheap?

Zara Bolam

10 years ago

Would like to keep same tiles as the are a theme throughout the house.

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rinked

10 years ago

You don't need a big range hood! ;)

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Zara Bolam
Original Author
10 years ago
Another view.
rinked
10 years ago
What is it you don't like about this kitchen? And what does the rest of the space look like?

Wonderful cabinets by the way. A stone grey backsplash and blackened/brass hardware would add to it's craftsman style. Black or stainless appliances would not distract so much. And stone countertops could be a good investment.
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rinked
10 years ago
If you want to modernise it, go for white counter and backsplash (not cream though):
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rinked
10 years ago
You could have it stained one shade darker (and a little more grey) to contrast nicely with the floortile. But please don't paint it a solid color.
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Zara Bolam
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks. The counter top is quite worn in places and would like to change the green colour. Part of me would like a nice stainless steel range hood, but that would mean taking out those cabinets with the lead glass. Rest of space is dining area- large and those floor boards, with 2 small flights of steps to living room and passageway.
Zara Bolam
Original Author
10 years ago
I'd like to mainly have it not look so tired!
Would using the paint on the counter top to make it look like granite/stone work you think?
Saw then doing it on " selling houses Australia" and thought was a clever idea!
rinked
10 years ago
Painting a countertop sounds like a quick-fix to me..
I assume there is not enough budget to replace?
What about a new laminated one and some fresh wallpaint?
The cream and red do look 'heavy' with all this wood.
A pale seablue, sage-grey or white could add some freshness.
Catherine Giesige
10 years ago
Check out Granite Transformations. My friend had her bench tops done and it looks great. They put about a 6mm thickness of engineered stone over the existing tops and you wouldn't know if you weren't told, that it wasn't the real deal. If you do something like that and change your splashback you'll love that kitchen, because it's really quite nice. I agree that it would be unnecessary to change to a canopy hood.
Sally Wood
10 years ago
I had a similar kitchen in my old house. Replacing the benchtops with a liminex that looks like ceasarstone (try limestone or sand pebble) with a square edge worked well. Also change the door handles to something stainless looking. If you can afford it switch the lead light glass to plain glass, this is more modern.
Lizzy L.
8 years ago
The floor and cabinets almost look like the same color. I would lighten the cabinet color - making sure it doesn't clash with the floor color. I would also modernize the open cabinet above the microwave by removing the moulding, or adding a door. I'd find an inexpensive countertop that pops against the wood (or painted) wood cabinets. Change out the cabinet glass to clear, and do a new backsplash that brings it all together. And, finally add a cool light fixture, and maybe a kitchen rug.