How To Remodel Your Kitchen Without Spending a Fortune

Get the look of high-end appliances by covering them with stainless steel contact paper. Or, get a mishmash of appliances to match by ordering new doors or panels for some of them.

If you’re still scrubbing Formica, install a faux granite counter for a fraction of the price of the real thing.

Give old cabinets a facelift by sanding them down and then refinishing or painting them. Or have them refaced – the cabinet boxes stay but new doors are put on. If your cabinets are in decent shape, just slap on some high-end hardware, like brushed nickel knobs or drawer pulls.

Replace an old floor with a vinyl one, which is less expensive than ceramic tile but can look just as pricey.

Consider installing a new sink—it’s a relatively inexpensive renovation that will perk up your entire kitchen. Or just invest in a new faucet.