Integrating Old Appliances to New Kitchen Design

One of the most challenging part when redesigning a kitchen is integrating your old appliances with the new design so it complements to the style you want to achieve. Buying new appliances to replace the old ones can take a large part of your budget as many of them are expensive. Fortunately, there are now ways to update appliances without needing to purchase replacements.

To minimize your expenses on remodeling the kitchen, check each of your appliances and only replace those that needs immediate replacement such as a broken oven or nonfunctional electric kettle. For those that still work perfectly follow the tips below to blend them with your new kitchen design.  

1. Change the colors. Purchase appliance paints and give your appliances a fresh look. This allows you to extend the life of the appliances and lets you choose the best color to match the new design. Aside from saving money, you are also helping the environment by throwing less garbage on landfill.
2. Peel and Stick Films. Be creative and add more fun on your kitchen by using peel and stick films. They are affordable, easy to use, and allows you to add patterns and prints on the appliances which would make them look unique. You can also use peel and stick films on countertop and other parts of the kitchen to add a distinctive mood in the room.
3. Replace some parts. Many appliance manufacturers sell replacement parts which you can take advantage of to modify your appliances and match them to the new kitchen design. Replace the knobs, door handles, or top and side panels to make them look new. This allows you to have your accent or color motif on the appliances without buying new ones.
4. Keep them out of sight. If the appliance is too big like a refrigerator and you are hesitant to paint, apply peel and stick film, and can’t find a good replacement parts, hide them behind wood panels that looks like the rest of your kitchen. This way you don’t have to worry about their look but still be able to use them at any time. Wood panels are stylish and will make your kitchen look organize. You can also hide small appliances such as the juicer and the electric kettle in cabinets when not in use.

Extending the life of appliances is not only beneficial for your budget but also to the environment. They can take thousands of years to decompose which makes them hazardous to the planet. Use the tips I shared above for your kitchen remodeling plan. Release your creativity and make your kitchen look beautiful while saving money.