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Simple DIY Projects for Kitchen Renovation

Holly Honeycutt

By Holly Honeycutt
Updated November 13, 2023

You don’t need deep pockets to make major changes to an outdated kitchen. Add style and function with an affordable mix of traditional and modern upgrades for a budget kitchen remodel.

A kitchen with navy blue cabinets, two white waterfall islands and medium-tone brown wood floors.

Lighten It Up

A kitchen with black cabinets, a white tile backsplash, white countertops and undercabinet lighting.

Ceiling lights, mini pendants and under cabinet lighting make for dramatic kitchen makeovers. Add control with dimmers. For more lighting ideas, take a look at Lighting Trends to Follow Now.

Dress Up the Cabinets

A kitchen with cream cabinets, brass cabinet hardware and a stainless steel cooktop.

To convey custom style during a budget kitchen remodel, dress up economical cabinetry with sleek hardware. Read our Cabinet Hardware Buying Guide for more information.

Frame Your Fridge

A kitchen with white top cabinets, green base cabinets and an enclosed stainless steel refrigerator.

Flank a traditional refrigerator with panels to create a clean profile and give it the appearance of a high-end, built-in model.

Swap Out the Sink

A kitchen with a stainless steel undermount sink and a wood cutting board, drying rack and colander.

A sleek stainless steel kitchen sink and a brushed nickel pull-down kitchen faucet make a handsome and hardworking pair. Consider a Workstation Sink that has multiple components that includes a cutting board, colander, rollup drying rack and more. The integrated ledge allows accessories to slide easily, making prep time and clean-up a breeze.

For more ideas, check out our Kitchen Sink Buying Guide and Kitchen Faucet Buying Guide.

Add Cabinet Liners

A kitchen drawer with a white liner, wood utensils and a tray with gold scissors and brown string.

With any budget kitchen renovation, great or small, a few little touches can really tie a look together. Install cabinet liners to refresh your kitchen cabinets. This easy and inexpensive update will hide weathered wood or protect new wood from everyday wear and tear.

Add a Breakfast Nook

A kitchen nook with a white-cushioned bench and a light oak table with five matching chairs.

Transform a neglected corner of your kitchen into a functional and lounge-worthy nook. A cushioned bench and an oak table with five matching chairs creates a welcoming and cozy spot for casual meals.

Customize Storage

A kitchen with wood-look flooring, white cabinets and a pull-out steel cabinet organizer with pots.

Smart kitchen updates make the most of storage capacity. You can boost and customize new or existing cabinets with storage features, like this pull-out tray.

Install a Sliding Pantry Door

A sliding barn-style kitchen pantry door.

Make snacks and ingredients easier to reach by replacing the door to your pantry with a barn-style sliding door. It’s a creative and inexpensive solution, and you can save even more money by using a hollow-core door and rustic hardware kit. Learn to create your own sliding pantry door.

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