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Many features give away the age of a kitchen, and these are often simple features that can be easily updated to improve the overall look of the room. With a handful of simple changes you can easily update an outdated kitchen and bring it into the present without spending a great deal of money in the process. Consider the following budget kitchen decorating tips and tricks and update your outdated kitchen. More than likely these simple updates can be completed with a single phone call to 1 CALL INTERIOR SERVICES 

Budget Hardware Changes - When stepping into a kitchen, one of the first features to give away the age of the space is the hardware on the cabinets. It literally screams outdated if it is hardware from decades past. This is a very easy fix, and although cabinet hardware can be quite expensive it comes in all price ranges to meet every budget and style preference. Swap out hardware to instantly update outdated kitchen cabinets. If the cabinetry is in otherwise good shape it will look completely new and entirely different, and all for the cost of new handles and knobs.

Remove Cabinet Doors and Update with Stylish Budget Baskets - Open cabinetry complete with stylish storage baskets are one of the latest decorating trends, and outdated cabinets can be instantly updated if the doors are removed and shelves are equipped with baskets. Budget baskets can be used to hold everything from potholders to kitchen gadgets, and everything in between. strips of decorative wood can be used to cover holes left by missing hardware. Decorative wood strips are simply glued into place with strong wood glue. they come in many different patterns and colors from inexpensive budget designs to exotic woods. This is not the least expensive option but probably the easiest since wood stain can be somewhat difficult to match when covering visible holes.  

Update Colors - In addition to updating one of the most expensive features of a kitchen with new hardware and basketry, update wall colors with a coat or two of new paint. Wall color is one of the least expensive ways to update an outdated kitchen, and it is an ideal fix for those decorating on a budget. Get rid of outdated olive green or 70’s gold and update with a trendy new color. Call 1 CALL INTERIOR SERVICES for the many options. This is a great way to update an outdated kitchen and bring it into the present. 

Add Woven Textures - Woven textures such as rugs and window treatments can also help bring an outdated kitchen into the present. Update kitchen flooring with the addition of stylish new throw rugs that are durable and machine washable. They can help hide worn flooring and give bare feet a soft and warm surface to stand upon. Add a rubber backing to keep budget throw rugs in place. Durable woven rugs can be washed and used again and again, and they will stand up to continual kitchen traffic.

Add New Wall Decor - The addition of new wall decor is one of the easiest ways to update the look of an outdated kitchen. Browse the Internet for metal wall art, canvas wall art, or wooden wall art to locate just the right piece to use as a focal point on a bare kitchen wall. Center the piece of your choice on the wall, and surround it with eye-catching accents such as candle wall sconces, smaller works of art, or stylish wall planters. The options for mixing and matching works of wall art are virtually endless, and this is a viable solution for anyone wanting to update an outdated kitchen on a budget. Wall art comes in a wide range of prices and styles, and you will find something you can afford, even when decorating on a tight budget. 

Add Storage with Painted Shelving - Another great way to update an outdated kitchen is with the addition of painted shelving with stylish brackets. Outfit a bare space on a wall or between cabinets with wood shelving and matching brackets. They can be used to store jars of spices, apothecary jars filled with interesting kitchen decor, food items, or anything visually appealing. The shelves can also be used to store cookbooks, jars of utensils, or open baskets that can be used to store everything from flatware to extra kitchen towels. Look around your kitchen and decide which areas make it appear outdated. In many cases the problems are easy to change and update. With new hardware, new painted shelving, and a new coat of paint, a kitchen that once appeared old and outdated can look as good as new.

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