DIY on a Dime Kitchen Cabinet Plans
Sometimes it can be frustrating when you want to make changes to your home to reflect your style, but you can’t because you are in a rental. Or you do own, but you don’t have the disposable income to make grand scale renovations.
I feel your pain! Long ago I resigned myself to the fact that I can’t make any major changes to our kitchen. But, I still stare longingly at photos of open kitchen shelving.
photo credit: Tatertots and Jello
I love the look, but shuddered at the thought of open shelving showing off my eclectic (in the tacky sense of the word) dishes to the world.
The other day I decided to dream no more, now was the time to take action and make my kitchen a reflection of who I am! I put together a simple design plan:
Open shelving with patterned backed shelves (inspired by Tatertots and Jello’s shelves pictured above) and matching dishes. Plus, my plan had a “wind back the clock” option where I could return the kitchen to the exact same state it is today in no time.
Truth be told, I saw this set of white dishes marked down on clearance ($5.99 for 4 place settings) at Kroger (our grocery store.) So, they were already in the mix.
But, here’s the sweet part: I sold my old 90’s cobalt dish set for $20 and then donated the rest of the mismatched dishes. So, I actually profited from my little dish switcheroo.
With car keys in hand and $20 dollars in my wallet, I set off to Michael’s to buy everything else I needed:
- Foam board
- 1 Yard of Top Drawer Bella Citrus Fabric
- Clear packing tape
Here are some inspirational ideas from Apartment Guide for changes you can make that won’t break the bank:
- Make your own budget-friendly design changes in your home.
- Easy furniture facelifts for your furniture. Just cover it or upholster it in no time.
- Forget buying new accessories, try decorating with thrift store finds and vintage goodies.
Want to find even more design tips for your home? Apartment Guide has budget friendly ideas and DIY how-tos for people in any sized home on https://www.movingtoday.comand https://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/
Whether you’re living, looking or moving, ApartmentGuide offers how-to tips for making the most of your space on a budget.
If you’re ready for a whole new space or looking to move, ApartmentGuide has the photos, floor plans, features and tips to help you find the perfect apartment community.
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#1. I painted our kitchen cabinets to save money! A ton of work, but worth it!
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I think my tiny downstairs bathroom is in desperate need of a frugal and girlie makeover, it’d be awesome to do something nice with it, other wise I’d have to say frugal silverware.
Am following you on Facebook and subscribed to your emails. Would love to have gift card to spend on a home improvement project. My laundry room is half gutted and needs to be finished. I have seen pretty laundry areas that would make doing laundry a more pleasant experience. I would love to keep laundry in the laundry room from start to finish but have no place to fold so it always ends up on the dining room table. UGH! Help!
I already follow you on my home page via RSS feed. I want to redo the laundry area in my garage. Have had some ideas percolating, but your post today about the flow system has inspired me! Will be seriously checking that out. Thanks for asking.
I would do some DIY wall art. Thanks!
We are planing to paint out bedroom, make a headboard out of lumber scraps, and make some shelves. $50 could go a long way towards that – if we are careful.
~ Dana
I am hoping to change up my master closet soon!!!! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
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Re-painting the powder room has been on my ever-growing to-do list.
I’m already a follower! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Have a great weekend!