6 Tips to Save Money on Your New Kitchen

Renovating your kitchen, while being a fabulous project, is inevitably going to be costly. If you’ve been planning this for a while, you might be in need of some assistance to help you stay below the budget. Here are six tips to save money on your new kitchen.

 

#1- Avoid moving utilities and services

 

Unless you really want to change the arrangement of your kitchen, why not leave the sink, dishwasher, and cooker in the same place? This way you’ll be able to save a lot of money on the electrical, gas, and plumbing work you would have needed.

 

 

#2- Consider going smart

 

Consider upgrading all your electrical appliances to smart models with the option to be controlled remotely. These are much more energy-efficient and better for the environment. Beyond this, you might also be able to sync your app up to monitor your heating oil levels, if this is the type of substance you use, so you know when to re-order from your chosen company. You can find a reputable fuel company to order from in your area by searching online “heating oil near me“. Smart technology can also help you monitor how much fuel you use so that when the winter months come around, your resources are not depleting without you knowing, leaving you – potentially – in the lurch.

 

Newer models of washing machines and dishwashers reduce your energy bills, and are much more stylish and efficient. The majority of these new models can be controlled from a device or smartphone. Your heating and electricity can also be monitored using a single app.

 

#3- Opt for a statement piece

 

Rather than fitting out your entire kitchen with high-end units, if you’re on a low budget go for one luxurious statement piece for your new kitchen. For example, you could make an impressive granite island the focal point and use standard quality material for the rest of the kitchen. This way you’ll cut a few costs.

 

#4- Upgrade your energy

 

Switching all of your lightbulbs to LEDs. They are much more efficient as they transfer hardly any energy into heat. LEDs are longer-lasting, energy-efficient, and perfect for a modern eco-friendly household. They’ll save you a lot of money in the long run.

 

In addition, make sure that your kitchen is well insulated to reduce heat loss and heating expenses. This will save you plenty on your gas bill. Upgrade all your windows to solid double-glazing and look into replacing and flooring with more well-insulated flooring. This will keep the heat from escaping through the floor.

 

#5- Rethink existing kitchen space

 

Remodeling and finding a new use for existing space is an alternative way to save money on your new kitchen design. A new modern construction should be able to sustain knocking a wall down to merge your kitchen and dining room to create more space. This bit of extra space could be used as a laundry room, larder, or extra storage.

 

#6- Reduce waste

 

You can reduce waste and save money by making smart choices about old kitchen items. If you don’t have any use for existing materials such as floorboards, doors, radiators, and units, you could sell these second hand and make a bit of money off your old kitchen.

 

Instead of hiring a dumpster and paying people to take away unwanted items, you could offer these on sites such as Freecycle.

 

Even though redoing your kitchen is difficult to do on a budget, there are a few simple ways you can reduce costs.

 

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Ken Boyd

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