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Budget Kitchen Ideas

With tips on topics such as changing colours and replacing outdated fittings, these budget kitchen ideas cover everything required to transform a cooking space on a budget. There are suggestions to cut down on the cost of a renovation, such as using our Best On Budget kitchen collection, as well as appliances and taps that trim energy bills. These affordable kitchen ideas include real Best on Budget product recommendations for any kitchen refurbishment without breaking the bank.

Best On Budget Kitchen Ideas

An l-shaped shaker kitchen in a pale, reed green colour. It has grey stone worktops and oak-style, laminate plank flooring.

1. Go For Grain

With a grained, shaker design inspired by heritage homes, our Allendale collection stays in fashion for longer. The light, 16mm door makes it an affordable route into classic kitchens.

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A shaker kitchen in a light white colour and single-wall layout. There are dark stone worktops and matching breakfast bar.

2. Save On Shaker

The smooth finish and slim door of the Witney collection offer a modern take on shaker style. This makes it a versatile option that can be utilised in most interiors and on most budgets.

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A porcelain, slab kitchen with a gloss finish in a galley layout. It has oak-effect flooring, integrated appliances and hob.

3. Try Simple Slab

The Greenwich range has an understated, slab style, with a choice of matt and gloss finishes. This makes Greenwich a cost-effective way to create a modern or minimalist look.

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Timeless Kitchen Colours

A porcelain, slab kitchen in a gloss finish and u-shaped layout. It has dark worktops, handleless doors and black profiles.

4. Choose A Neutral Base

Reduce the need to redecorate by sticking to a clean, white tone. A simple choice upon which to build a scheme, it has everlasting appeal and always stays in fashion.

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A pebble-coloured shaker kitchen with a single wall layout and a central island. There are white worktops and wood flooring.

5. Gravitate To Grey

Grey is a highly flexible hue that complements a wide variety of decor. This makes it an excellent choice for a long-lasting kitchen design, as it stays on-trend for longer.

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6. Navigate To Navy

With a bold, opulent tone, navy is a form of dark blue that provides regal character to an interior. It also has a timeless quality that ensures it survives passing trends.

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Affordable Kitchen Surfaces

7. Look To Laminate

Replicate the look of organic materials such as stone and wood for less, by choosing laminate worktops. They also have lower maintenance requirements, often just needing a wipe down to stay clean.

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Lamona Compact Sink with Lamona Chrome Alvo Swan Neck Tap

8. Bring In Backboards

Backboards protect walls from splashes, stains, and spills, while adding eye-catching colours and patterns to a scheme. Coordinate them with worktops to create a unified look from surface to wall.

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Money-Saving Appliances & Fittings

Lamona LAM6380 Integrated Fridge Freezer in a Hockley Marine Blue Kitchen

9. Choose Lamona

Exclusive to Howdens, Lamona offer affordable appliances designed to fit our kitchen cabinets. For peace of mind they are independently tested and backed with a 3-year guarantee.

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Integrated 6kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer with Oake and Gray Herringbone Frosted Oak Luxury Rigid Vinyl Flooring

10. Pick A Package

Appliance packages bundle together sets of appliances, such as laundry, refrigeration, and cooking packs. These make it quick and affordable to outfit an entire kitchen with new tech.

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Chilcomb Dove Grey Handleless Sink and Tap Cameo

11. Boil Down Bills

A multi-purpose, boiling water taps does require an initial outlay, but it offers the long-term benefit of using less energy than a regular kettle, bringing down energy bills.

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