Finances have been at the top of the headlines for several months and it’s no wonder many people are thinking carefully before any major outlay. This cautious attitude toward spending is due to uncertainty rather than an actual lack of money for most people, but it is causing people to assess the worth and potential future value of their purchases, especially when spending money on upgrades. for home.

For many people who want to improve their living environment, the alternative to moving house entirely is some type of expansion or renovation project. These can range in scale from minor makeovers like decorating a room to full-scale home extensions. Somewhere in the middle lies a plethora of upgrade options, from installing new bathrooms to renovating the kitchen.
 
Replacing an entire bathroom, especially a kitchen, can incur a significant cost, but in the case of the kitchen, much of the expense is largely unnecessary due to the fact that most kitchens don’t wear out, they just look dated. Or they change their taste.
 
A few years ago there was a trend for natural oak kitchens and then came the trend for whitewashed oak. People’s preferences are influenced by the many coffee table lifestyle magazines and once someone has decided they think their kitchen looks dated, there’s not much that stands in the way of changing it.
 
But how do you achieve that new look without breaking the bank? Kitchen renovations are notoriously expensive. The cost of new units seems reasonable, but once you factor in new appliances, new countertops, new plumbing and electrical, and then repairing all damage to nearby finishes, you quickly come to a sum neat.
 
Getting to the new look you want by simply replacing kitchen doors and countertops is a much more cost-effective approach. You change the areas that are visible and leave everything else intact. A specialist company will be able to provide you with everything you need to do just that, including any additional surface finishes you may need to match the edges of the case in the new colours. Most of the work can be done by a reasonably competent DIYer, although complicated work surfaces, especially granite varieties, are better suited to an expert.
 
So how much would this approach cost? Well, here’s the good news. Depending on the size and quality of kitchen required, a complete refit can cost anywhere from £5,000 to £30,000 for a large high-end kitchen. Simply opting for replacement kitchen doors can cost as little as a few hundred pounds and there is no need to call in extra workers. Suppliers can make doors to order in any size, style and finish. They can also supply matching handles and even additional cabinets if you want to slightly extend the original kitchen. Just carefully measure your existing units and order what you need online. Vendors that offer this service will walk you through the information you need to provide, including things like measuring the location of hinge holes and how much space to account for between drawers, for example.
 
For an extra special makeover, consider a combination of new doors and drawer fronts along with granite worktops if you don’t already have them. Granite countertops are commonly seen in the most luxurious kitchens and home builders will only install them in larger properties where they are an expected feature by buyers, but there is no reason your home shouldn’t use them. If you’re saving money elsewhere, you’re more likely to be able to afford them. The results of this combination will be amazing in terms of effect and cost. Get the look of a brand new kitchen for one-tenth the cost of a complete refurbishment.
 
If you really don’t feel capable of doing the measurement yourself and doing it correctly, you can call your own local dealer to do it for you. The end result is likely to be significantly cheaper than replacing the entire kitchen.
 
So while money is tight and moving house is not a comfortable option, give your home a new look by spending a little money on a new kitchen using replacement doors. A similar approach can be applied to your bedrooms and your study, if you have one.