Are you thinking about a kitchen remodel? Are you thinking about some simple ways you can save money here and there while renovating the kitchen? Yeah, it starts out fun, things like flipping through Pinterest boards and dreaming about marble islands the size of a car. Honestly, who wouldn’t love daydreaming about these things, right?
Okay, well then the quotes roll in, and it seems like that dream looks a lot like eating ramen on the floor of a half-finished room. For some, living super cheap is worth it to have their dream home, and for others, well, they want a beautiful home and a beautiful life (which is super understandable). But the trick here is just knowing what’s worth throwing money at and what you can totally get away with doing on the cheap. Okay, so what’s actually worth splurging over?
Save on the Pretty but Temporary Stuff
Seriously, no one’s judging your cabinet knobs. Sure, maybe an interior designer, but how often are people inviting them into homes (well, socially at least)? You can swap those out for twenty bucks and instantly feel like you did something huge. Actually, the same goes for paint, open shelves, or even peel-and-stick backsplash (eventually, you might need to splurge on it, but usually, you don’t need to).
They give the kitchen a whole new mood without draining the bank account. Besides, when you’re tired of it, you won’t feel guilty swapping it out again. Yes, that’s the kind of low-commitment relationship décor should be.
Just Splurge on Appliances that Actually Work
Now, this might be a bit of a weird analogy, but bear with it for just a moment. If you really think about it, appliances are like dating. You can go cheap, but you’ll regret it fast. So, a fridge that gives up in three years or an oven that cooks one side of your lasagna while leaving the other half raw isn’t saving you money. Splurge when doing your kitchen remodel.
Splurge on the Pros
You need to keep in mind that not everything belongs in the DIY zone. Yes, even if all of those YouTubers make it tempting to DIY your own things, you honestly shouldn’t do that. So, things like plumbing, electrical, and anything involving knocking down walls are better left to people who actually know what they’re doing.
So, it really can’t be stressed enough that hiring pros for kitchen and bath remodeling is one of those splurges that pays off every single time. Again, some DIY jobs are fine, like a peel-and-stick backsplash or painting something, but that should be as far as it goes.
Save on Accessories
On what exactly? Well, things like bar stools, rugs, and random décor. Is it worth spending hundreds? No, not really. Basically, these are the personality pieces you can pick up at discount shops or even second-hand. Besides, styles change fast, and in two years, you might hate that rug you swore was “the one.” So, just keep these fun but affordable, so you can swap them out when the urge hits.
