It’s a homeowner’s dream to have a beautifully designed kitchen with tons of counter space and storage fit to grace any decorating magazine. Yet, when the estimate comes in, it can be shocking to find their budget doesn’t meet the average kitchen remodel cost.

Not to fear! We have found several cost-saving ideas for your kitchen remodel that don’t involve installing kitchen cabinets from scratch.

Repurposing Cabinets With a Colour Change

Before diving into the cost of installing kitchen cabinets, consider that your cabinets could breathe new life with a fresh coat of paint. That’s right— you can paint your cabinets to look like new!

If your cabinets are functional, perhaps a little worn or dated, but otherwise in good condition, a little preparation can create the bones of a beautifully painted finish in a new tasteful colour. Whether you opt for something bold like black or navy or perhaps a softer country green, your kitchen can become magazine-worthy, and no one would ever know they were the originals. 

Keep in mind… imperfections will become apparent the shinier the paint, so be sure to fill and prep the surface correctly. 



Stainless Steel Appliances for a Welcoming Space

Nothing quite says “modern kitchen” like stainless steel appliances. This upgrade adds sheen and lustre to look like a true chef’s kitchen. While you may still want to invest in a kitchen remodel later, new appliances can be the perfect first stage of your renovation.

Dated white appliances blend with white or cream cabinets, whereas black makes the kitchen appear smaller. Stainless steel offers some contrast while also reflecting light to keep the kitchen feeling open.

Moreover, new stainless steel appliances will inspire new culinary delights and welcome more friends and family into the kitchen to enjoy your cooking.

Making Bold Statements With Stock Cabinets

When custom cabinetry is out of reach for your budget, you may be surprised to learn that stock cabinets offer an affordable option with loads of benefits. For instance, there may be limited colour choices, but you can still choose between sliding drawers and door front styles. You can also still configure your cabinets to your needs and kitchen dimensions.

Another massive advantage of stock cabinets is not having to wait for custom order delivery, and installing kitchen cabinets is simpler with stocked items. Yes, you could still have to wait for the store to receive their shipments; however, this is usually less time than custom orders.

Open Cabinets to Open Space

When you think of kitchen cabinets, you likely think of the door fronts in various styles. Typically, your bases consist of composite boards with veneer panels, and only the doors are solid wood. This design feature helps reduce the average kitchen remodel cost unless you already have full solid wood cabinets installed.

Yet, what if you were to permanently remove the door fronts and instead style the cabinet bases for an open-shelf look? The results could be a stunning “Martha Stewart” style highlighting beautiful dishes and glassware. 

Of course, if you aren’t ready to expose all your kitchenware, you can opt for open-shelf uppers and leave the lower cabinet door fronts in place.

Find the Perfect Solution for Your Kitchen

Your perfect kitchen design is waiting for you at New Start Kitchens in Burlington, ON, and the surrounding area. Whether you have your heart set on new custom cabinets or need innovative scaled-down options, our highly-skilled and creative team will help design and install beautifully crafted cabinets for your kitchen. 

With friendly service and top-quality products, you will immediately feel at ease knowing you are in good hands through every step of your kitchen remodel.

Schedule your consultation online or by calling our showroom at 905-517-1602 today!