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

Check back with me on Wednesday to see the tutorial and reveal of my kitchen plans. I urge you to make your own plans to update one small space in your home. Make it your own and be proud of it.

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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Meghan Finch says:

February 13, 2012 at 10:18 am

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February 13, 2012 at 10:17 am

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Well, my husaband and I are hoping to buy a house soon, so I’m really looking forward to redecorating! The house we’re hoping to get has hot link and black walls in the master bath…I’m pretty sure that’s going to be one of our first big projects!

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February 13, 2012 at 10:15 am

I would love to redo my whole kitchen but I am a renter 🙁 I think I can swing the project (and the low cost) of the added cup hooks in picture #3 of your post! It will surely add more storage room for the load of coffee cups we have!
Love your blog, everyday you bring a smile to my face!