Three cheap ways you can upgrade your kitchen

​If you’re planning a custom home remodeling project, then chances are you’re also planning to invest a good bit of money into it. Scarborough research not only reveals that about 53% of U.S. homeowners have made some sort of home improvement in the past 12 months, but that 56% of them spent $1,000 or more, which makes sense. After all, the U.S. home improvement industry is worth about $57.2 billion dollars for a reason.

 

However, home improvements don’t have to cost an arm and a leg. In fact, many of the most popular custom kitchen remodeling trends are more affordable than you’d think. Here are a few of the trendiest, most cost-efficient kitchen ideas.

 

Increase Your Kitchen’s Storage. 

 

One of the most pragmatic kitchen ideas is to boost its storage. Whether you have an expansive kitchen fit for a chef or a teeny tiny one that fits only one person at a time, more storage space is always a selling point. Find an available wall and add some shelves or a new cabinet.

 

Add an Undersink Filter. 

 

Who said your kitchen ideas had to have an aesthetic element to them? Adding an undersink filter will give your kitchen cleaner, crisper drinking water. Though it might be unseen, it will definitely be admired. Just make sure you have enough space under your sink before you run away with these kitchen ideas. Water filtration systems can be pretty large, after all.

 

Upgrade an Appliance. 

 

Does your refrigerator look like one from a Norman Rockwell painting? Could you describe your microwave as “retro,” “vintage,” or “collectible?” Do you even have a dishwasher? If any of these made you go “hmm,” then one of the best kitchen ideas for you would be to upgrade. Many places offer free installation with the purchase of a new appliance, too, making it all the more attractive. If not that, then you could also get another new kitchen appliance, like an espresso machine.

These are just a few of the most popular, affordable kitchen ideas. If you know of any others, or have any questions about these kitchen ideas, feel free to ask in the comments.