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Kitchen ideas on a budget

3 years ago

Hello Folks, looking for some kitchen renovation ideas especially around color schemes. My initial thought save money by painting the cabinets and keep the wood panel backsplash painting all white. Replace the counter tops. The stove is a old 1940-1950s GE stove 40 inches. If I replace the stove to today standard size(30inches) I'll have a gap to make up forth so I figure changed the whole counter top. Or service the old stove and keep! Love to hear folks perspective
Thank you

Comments (6)

  • 3 years ago

    Keep cabinets like they are, service the stove, change the counters, and put in a new backsplash, and add a bit of color. Whats on that floor? hard to tell, almost looks like carpet. If it is, then, I would want to get rid of that too.

  • 3 years ago

    I too think your cabinets are keepers. Is the wood wall real paneling, or the 1970s version that was in everyone's basement? If it's real wood a good prep and paint will look great - that's what I'm doing in my kitchen. Otherwise considering replacing it would be a great idea. There are even peel and stick backsplash products, marketed to renters of apartments, that you could try out.

    I would try to keep the stove, get a good servicing done and see if it makes sense. If so, I would try to match the white of the stove to the countertop. If you do have to change it I have seen where a cutting board was made to fit in the ten inch space and made to look very intentional.

    Color schemes are so personal, when you go through the house do you have any inspiration? Is there brick or stone somewhere? Do you have a favorite piece of furniture that could start a theme? The blue-green paint colors tend to bring out the beauty of the wood.

    What I really think you would benefit from is lighting. Undermount lighting is reasonable and provides great task lighting where your hands are working. If not already there, a light over the sink would be great. Great lighting may really improve your opinion of the kitchen.

  • 3 years ago

    Thanks Cat_ky for your input! The floors will be updated with LVP Flooring.

  • 3 years ago

    Not sure if that flooring would match but open hearing thoughts

  • 3 years ago

    @Jenny, that's a good question regarding if it's wood wall real paneling...I would say it's the 1970s version but I'm not 100% certain.

    What color backslash would you choose?

    I don't have much inspiration around the house but it will be a rental.

    When you say blue green brings out the wood. Please see picture, is that what you're talking about?

  • 3 years ago

    I went to look for other colors and wanted to bring to your attention that that is a laminate floor, rather than LVP (luxury vinyl plank). The LVP should be a better product in general. I would avoid grey, as grey is becoming less popular quickly, and doesn't work nicely with the warm tone of your wood. Your photo above gives a good example of what I think you want, which is a medium toned wood a couple shades lighter than your cabinets, in a warmer wood tone.

    Once again your photo is a great example of what I was talking about. However you just mentioned the important word rental, which means you want more universal appeal rather than your personal taste. So I might do this marble -ish peel and stick https://www.homedepot.com/p/Aspect-Collage-Subway-Carrara-Marble-12-13-in-x-15-13-in-PVC-Peel-and-Stick-Tile-1-3-sq-ft-Pack-AC010/324904179 or this white washed brick look https://www.homedepot.com/p/smart-tiles-Brik-Toscana-White-Red-21-28-in-x-10-86-in-Vinyl-Peel-and-Stick-Tile-2-42-sq-ft-2-pack-SM1150M-02-QG/317621011 and make sure you bank back extras to replace damaged sections, and then paint a bright warm white that works well with your wood. Or ask a pro how you could effectively paint that paneling with whatever finish is on it.

    And definitely upgrade the lighting. Bright, squeaky clean and light should help you attract great renters.