How to make a kitchen look expensive on a budget – 10 clever design tricks

Do you want a new kitchen? Is that the dream, but the budget won’t stretch to an expensive renovation? Fear not because there are plenty of creative tricks when it comes to mastering how to make a kitchen look expensive on a budget, with many of them being easy DIY tasks you can do in a weekend.

Following the latest kitchen trends or the must-have interior design trends is a sure way to add a touch of oppulence to your space but it needn't leave you out of pocket, if you approach your decorating project with a little creativity.

From refreshing doors and cabinets with a lick of decadent color to replacing handles with more luxe materials and adding decorative accessories, experts share the easiest ways to transform a kitchen from lacklustre to luxurious on a budget. 

BY TAMARA KELLY