A 70’s kitchen looked great back in the 1970’s, but this is because it was new and considered stylish at the time. This is back when appliances were typically harvest gold and avocado green and when big colorful flowers were all the rage. These days, many people consider these colors and designs absolutely hideous and would rather place the items at the curb than keep them a moment longer. Remodeling is very expensive, but it is easy to update with a few simple changes. Consider these easy ways to update a 70’s kitchen, and bring the heart of the home into the twentieth century with these budget ideas.
Paint 70’s Kitchen Appliances with Appliance Paint
If old appliances are eyesores from the 70’s and are still in good working condition, invest in appliance paint instead of new appliances. Buy heat-resistant paint especially for stoves, and use another medium especially for refrigerators. Since these items have already lasted thirty to forty years, chances are they will last at least ten more. Kitchen appliances manufactured these days are not designed to last. Update an old 70’s stove and refrigerator instead of getting rid of them just because they look outdated. In the end they are probably higher in quality than just about anything available today.
Update Old Wood Kitchen Cabinets with a Refinishing Kit
Kitchen cabinets from the 70’s can look as bad as old appliances. When looking for ways to update the kitchen without spending a small fortune, redo cabinetry with an easy refinishing kit. You will have to remove the doors and hardware and lightly sand the wood, but the rest is a 70’s cake walk. Visit a home improvement store for options. Cabinets that once looked barely good enough for garage storage will look completely new. Kits are available to update old laminate countertops too.
Outfit Old Kitchen Cabinets and Drawers with New Knobs and Pulls
Once you update 70’s kitchen cabinets with a new finish, get rid of the old knobs and pulls. They will most definitely date the kitchen. Opt for brand new knobs and pulls in a finish and style you prefer. They can be quite expensive, depending on how many are needed for the update, but they are not nearly as costly as all new cabinetry.
Update 70’s Kitchen Light Fixtures with New Globes
Light fixtures from the 70’s will also date a kitchen, and not in an appealing way. If all new fixtures are not in the budget, update the old glass globes. Visit Yahoo! Shopping for a vast selection and the lowest prices, or visit a local home improvement store. Consider using colored globes for decorative low-level lighting and semi-clear or frosted glass for task lighting. Take all of the aforementioned steps to update a 70’s kitchen and it will look completely different and for far less than ever imagined.