They say the kitchen is the heart of the home.
It can be a high traffic area with a lot of constant activity. Despite the kitchen being a very important part of every home, often the purse strings aren’t loose enough to allow for a new kitchen.
That said, we have five ways that you can make your kitchen feel new for less.
Painting your kitchen cupboards is an easy way to make your entire kitchen feel new, BUT, you should be aware of a couple things before you begin. Please read our blog on upcycling your kitchen cupboards for more info.
When painting your kitchen cupboards, you’ll want to pick a paint that can stand up to the demands of the kitchen - heat, splatters and sticky fingers.
Depending on what finish you’re after, there are a few options to go for.
If you’re looking for matt finish cupboards, we’d recommend Crown Easyclean Matt Emulsion. It’s a highly durable, wipeable paint that is absolutely perfect for busy homes.
Easyclean Matt is part of Crown's toughest and most washable paint range yet and has been independently tested for the best stain and scrub resistance, perfect for your kitchen!
At Paint Direct, you can save 10% on 2.5L Ready Mixed Crown Easyclean Matt Emulsion.
Crown Easyclean Kitchen will also be a good choice. It has a low sheen finish which makes it a little less flat than matt.
Not only is this paint washable, it also includes a grease guard formulation which makes it perfect for your kitchen. The durability of the paint ensures a longer lasting finish and because it is wipeable, it means easy maintenance.
Or, if you’re looking for a little more sheen, why not use Crown Non Drip Satin for wood and metal in your kitchen for a low sheen finish?
If your kitchen is tiled, painting the tiles is a fast, effective, low-cost alternative to replacing old tiles. If done correctly, a fresh coat of paint will give your kitchen tiles a great finish for at least a couple of years until you’re ready to replace them.
Dulux Tile Paint is a water based paint for use on interior tiles which is 10 times tougher and 10 times more shower resistant than most conventional water based satin paints making it ideal for tiles that will be exposed to water.
This is a lot less work than painting tiles or cupboards! Just tape off the section you wish to paint, use Crown Easyclean Kitchen! Maybe you have some leftover from painting your cupboards a few paragraphs back, or maybe you want a nice contrasting colour.
Either way, with 10% off Crown Easyclean Kitchen paint, you can afford to use this paint, especially at its incredible price.
A splashback in Powdered Clay is just dreamy!
A little feature wall by your dining table will draw all the attention to the heart of the kitchen.
Crown Elle Decoration Flat Matt is a premium, durable interior emulsion, which offers the perfect flat finish with endless protection for walls and woodwork.
Elle Matt carries the quality hallmark of Crown Paints' unique Breatheasy® formulation, and it combines Crowns' British heriatge colour with ELLE Decoration's world-leading command of sophistated design.
Flat Matt is a water based formulation that has a scrubbable finish making it easier to keep clean and fresh.
Elle paint is available in over 60 designer, ready mixed colours including stunning shades Pure Minerals, Trailing Plant, Flawless, Movement and Hand Crafted.
Don’t miss out on this paint, with 25% off on 2.5L Ready Mixed cans!
The dining table is arguably the most important part of a kitchen. It’s what brings everyone physically together to share meals, conversations and memories and its importance needs to be shown.
The average price for a dining table can be anywhere from £100, reaching £1000 quite easily with very little inbetween. Upcycling a table rescued from Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree and other local selling sites can save you a lot of money for something that is completely bespoke to your tastes and interior.
Upcycling your table is a super easy way to refresh your kitchen because it’s easy enough to change, and it’s not as tricky as painting cabinetry or tiles. Read our blog on upcycling for more help with upcycling furniture.
Whether you choose to follow through with one, three or all of these suggestions, you can do it for a lot less by visiting paint-direct.co.uk.
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