5 Ways to Reinvent Your Cooking Space on a Budget

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New Kitchen, New Me – 5 Ways to Reinvent Your Cooking Space on a Budget

Do you ever thumb through the pages of a home and garden magazine and become the green-eyed monster over the kitchens? While some kitchens can cost thousands of dollars to reinvigorate, yours doesn’t have to. This year why not create a new kitchen on a budget! Here are a few of the many ways to reinvent your cooking space without breaking the bank.

Treat Yourself to Cooking Sets

You might think that because you’re on a budget, you can’t splurge out on the best cookware for your needs. Doesn’t it cost hundreds of dollars? Contrary to popular belief, some of the best items for cooking up a storm are a fraction of what you would expect to pay. You merely need to know where to look. Have a hunt around online, and you’re sure to find pot sets, bakeware, and more, all at run-out prices.  

Try a Time-Saving Appliance

How much does your time mean to you? Could spending less of it end up saving you money? Consider reinventing your cooking space with a time-saving appliance. Did you know a pressure cooker can save you a considerable amount of time, energy, and money? While the initial price may be high, the ongoing benefits will more than make up for it. The same rule applies to the likes of a bread maker. If you prefer to make your bread, you don’t have to slave over an oven. Spend a little money to save a whole lot.

Hit the Thrift Stores

When you’re on a budget, you face an upward battle to reinvent your cooking space. Fortunately, thrift stores are always full of items that can transform a kitchen at a fraction of the cost of regular retail. You can pick up complete dining sets, cookware, and even decorative pieces such as artwork that say “heart of the home.” There are over 25,000 resale stores in the United States, so take your pick.

Grow Herbs

Inside plants are all the rage at the moment and with a counter-top herb garden, you can reinvent your cooking space and your food. When you cook seven main meals a week, it doesn’t take long until you fall into a rut with your recipe book. Everything is the same, and nothing has any energy or vitality in it. Plants add life to your kitchen, but they can also play a huge role in your cooking. Try growing parsley, mint, basil, and other herbs that can take your culinary skill set to the next level.

Smart Renovations

Did you know a kitchen renovation can cost as much as $30,000? Even though you know your cooking space could do with a freshen up, few people would want to spend that much. Fortunately, you don’t have to. There are many things you can try to transform your kitchen on a budget. Cover worn out counters in vinyl, wrap or paint your cabinetry, and change the handles to something sleek and contemporary so they look brand new. The best part is, none of these alterations cost a fortune.

Put the magazine down and send the green-eyed monster packing. Your kitchen and cooking space can look equally as fabulous as the ones you see in print. All it takes is a few new additions and thinking outside the square. Plant some herbs, go thrift shopping, and try out some new cookware sets or appliances. You can even find that minor modifications such as handles on cabinetry can give your kitchen a new lease on life.