For example, the measurements of the cabinets needed, the floor area, and the appliances needed probably aren’t negotiable in a budget renovation. Next, once you’ve determined what you need to buy, decide what is and isn’t negotiable about those choices. Do you need flooring? Cabinets? A sink? Appliances? Can you use something that you already have, so that you don’t have to buy something new? For example, can you paint your old cabinets, rather than buying all new ones? Knowing what you need at the start and listing them out will help contain expenses down the line. Once you’ve got your budget, think about what materials you need to buy. How much do you want to spend on this renovation? That amount should equal the maximum amount you want to spend plus 10% more to cover any emergencies that might come up (if you’ve read my blog, something like mold or a giant hole in the wall). What do I mean by “a plan”? The first thing to decide when renovating on a budget is… the budget. The best piece of advice I can give you in undertaking any renovation, but certainly for one you are doing on a budget: have a plan. Today I’m going to tell you how! Our current kitchen – Source 1. I can tell you from these experiences that, while challenging, you can get the kitchen you want on a budget. When Mohawk Home asked me to write a post about how to get your dream kitchen on a budget, I was beyond excited! I have now renovated two kitchens – one, a full-scale renovation one, a minor renovation – on a budget.

Kitchen look like in homescapes