00:00Here are nine ways to elevate your kitchen. Getting that high-end look on a budget,
00:05or just speeding up the renovation process so it doesn't take forever.
00:10Painting cabinets takes forever because you're waiting for one side of your doors to dry
00:14before you can do the other. To solve this, I removed all the doors, then pre-drilled
00:20hidden holes to hang them directly on hooks. This created a seamless assembly line in my closet,
00:25so I never had to pause and wait for paint to dry. To prevent the drill from ruining the finish,
00:31I used a jig and painter's tape to avoid any wood tear out when installing the hardware.
00:36Finally, to cover plain panels, I added floral wallpaper to the inside and styled the space
00:43with brass, pottery, and wood accents. I'm obsessed with how cozy this looks and on such a small budget.
00:50An old, damaged dishwasher can ruin your whole kitchen aesthetic,
00:54but buying a new one isn't always in the budget. I grabbed a sheet of beadboard from my local
00:59supply store and cut it down to match the dishwasher door. After sanding all the edges,
01:05I wiped the back completely clean. Then, I took a roll of magnetic strip, cut three pieces to the
01:11length of the beadboard, peeled off the adhesive backing, and added Gorilla Glue for extra strength.
01:17While that dried, I mixed sample paint cans to create a beautiful neutral color,
01:22and applied two coats to the front with a small roller. Once placed, it attached right over the
01:27machine. Since the top control panel was also damaged, I tucked a pair of cute towels over it
01:33to hide the ugly spots. It looks so much cleaner, costs almost nothing, and upgraded our kitchen on such
01:40a small budget. An outdated, clunky vent hood is an eyesore in a kitchen. My solution was to replace
01:47it with a budget-friendly project that adds both style and storage. First, I took out the old fan
01:53and light to create a blank slate. Then, using simple materials I had on hand, I built a custom frame
02:00designed to look like a stylish range hood. Instead of just being decorative, this frame actually serves a
02:06hidden function. I applied spackling to smooth out the seams, sanded it once dry, and gave it two coats
02:13of paint. After installing a top hinge, the whole front panel lifts up. I turned that empty cavity into
02:20extra storage for pantry items and large serving platters. I completely transformed this space in
02:26a weekend for only $15, giving the kitchen an intentional, high-end look on a tiny budget.
02:34A dark, cluttered pantry with wire shelves can make your cooking routine feel like a drag,
02:40so I emptied out the pantry and pulled off the wire shelving to clear my workspace. I picked up colorful
02:4612 by 12 inch peel-and-stick vinyl tiles, trimmed them to size, peeled off the backing, and stuck them
02:53right onto the back wall. I used painter's tape to hold things in place and marked the exact wall
02:59anchor holes so reattaching the shelf clips would be effortless. I bought sheets of plywood, cut them
03:05to fit the dimensions of each shelf, and built wooden covers using 1x3s nailed to the plywood. I slid these
03:12custom caps right over the wire shelves and finished them with a rich, dark wood stain. Now the pantry looks
03:19warm, custom, and beautifully organized. My kitchen walls are stuck in the 80s, but a traditional tile
03:26install would take days and create a huge mess. My solution for a quick refresh was using an adhesive
03:33tile mat, mosaic sheets, and white grout to finish the job in just one day. I rolled out the sticky
03:40tile
03:40mat, unrolling it top to bottom right against the underside of the cabinets, so gravity helped keep it
03:46straight. When I was ready for tile, I just peeled off the protective front sheet. For tricky corners,
03:52my husband cut the mosaic sheets down to size using a tile saw, so every edge fit snug. The best
03:58part
03:59about the adhesive mat is zero cure time, so I moved straight to grouting. I worked white grout into all
04:05the crevices with a plastic putty knife, wiped away the haze with a damp sponge, and reinstalled the outlet
04:11covers and decor. It was fast, mess-free, and totally transformed the kitchen in a single day.
04:19Dark countertops can absorb all the light in your kitchen, but replacing them with real marble is
04:25way out of the budget. Here's how I handled it. I started by thoroughly cleaning the counters to remove
04:30all grease and dust, then lightly sanded the surface with the sandpaper provided in my refinishing kit.
04:36After taping off plastic sheeting to protect the cabinets and appliances, I mixed the white base paint
04:42with its activator, brushed it along the edges and backsplash, and rolled it across the main surface.
04:48It took three total coats to completely block out the old dark pattern. Next came the fun part. Using
04:55small detail brushes, I painted fine black lines haphazardly across the surface, spritzed them with a water bottle,
05:02and softened the edges with a brush and paper towel, creating realistic marble veining. To protect it
05:09and add high shine, I taped the front edge to catch drips, mixed the clear epoxy, poured it over, and
05:15smoothed it
05:16out with the included spreader tool. Once dry, I peeled off the tape to reveal bright, glossy counters that make
05:23the whole kitchen glow. I can't believe how natural the marble finish turned out.
05:29If you want a stylish feature wall in your kitchen, but can't make permanent changes, try this.
05:34I removed the outlet covers and thoroughly cleaned the wall. I measured the vertical distance between the
05:40upper cabinets and the lower backsplash trim. Then I marked those measurements onto two and a half inch
05:45pre-primed MDF molding strips and cut them to length before painting them.
05:52To avoid wall damage, I applied command strips to the back of each piece instead of nails or heavy glue.
05:58I secured the main horizontal base piece first. Then I stuck each vertical batten along the wall
06:04at equal intervals. They hold firm, but if you ever need to move, they pop right off without leaving a
06:10trace.
06:11It gives you the high-end look of a board and batten wall without the expense or commitment.
06:20That empty gap above kitchen cabinets collects dust and makes a kitchen look unfinished.
06:25To solve this, I picked up 12 inch stock cabinets to stack on top. Before mounting them,
06:32I drilled small pass-through holes in the corner of each cabinet top. This allowed me to thread puck
06:38light wiring directly into the boxes for built-in cabinet lighting. Once the wiring was set,
06:45we lifted the cabinets into place and screwed them directly down onto the existing lower cabinets.
06:50After attaching the new glass doors, we ran a bead of white caulk along the seam between the top
06:56and bottom cabinets to blend them together. It totally elevated the space,
07:01made the ceilings feel higher, and gave us beautiful backlit display boxes.
07:09RV kitchens are famous for having dark, dingy brown cabinets that make small spaces feel even smaller.
07:16To fix this, I started by removing the doors and taping off the edges. I applied a coat of heavy
07:22-duty
07:23bare bonding primer engineered specifically for tricky surfaces. Once dry, I lightly sanded everything and
07:31wiped it down with a damp cloth before painting. I applied two coats of durable cabinet enamel,
07:38making sure to sand and wipe clean between each coat for a factory smooth finish. To replace the dull
07:45wall behind the stove, I primed the area and applied peel-and-stick checkered tile. After reattaching the doors
07:52with updated hardware, the whole camper went from a dreary brown box to a bright, cozy retreat.
07:58To be continued...
07:59To be continued...
