Just Property Magazine Volume 7 | Page 48

Just Decorating Love your kitchen Top space saving tips for a DIY kitchen makeover I s your kitchen looking a bit tired and outdated? Then spruce it up with some affordable upgrades for a new, fresh look. Most landlords do not permit you to drill holes in the wall or do major structural renovations. So, before doing anything, refer to the regulations in your lease agreement regarding renovations. Then, consult with your landlord to get permission. Here are a few top tips for an easy, budget-friendly kitchen makeover, which you can do over the weekend: Handle it For a cheap and easy update, replace the doorknobs, pulling levers or other handles for your kitchen cupboards and drawers. Island style A kitchen island is an inexpensive way to add extra counter and storage space. You can buy a readymade island from your local kitchen unit supplier or easily make one yourself from a kit bought at your local hardware store or kitchen designer. Paint it Another way to update your kitchen cabinetry is to paint either inside or out, or both. Only painting the upper cabinets, amounts to half the work at half the price, instead of painting all of them. Having cabinets painted inside with open shelves will brighten up even the smallest of spaces in your kitchen. 46 Issue 7 2015 Free up your cupboard space Remove the doors off your cupboards, mounted higher up on the wall, to show off your pretty crockery stored on the open shelves. Rather store your heavy pots and pans in the lower cupboards. Just Property Magazine