Cheap Kitchens: How to Create Your Dream Kitchen on a Budget

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(Image credit: Wren Kitchens)

While the term 'cheap kitchens' might not have been one you hoped you would be researching when dreaming of your new kitchen, you can put all thoughts of flimsy cabinetry and low quality appliances aside. 

If the purse strings are feeling a little tight right now, our budget kitchen guide is just what you need. We show you how to achieve a super stylish, well-equipped kitchen that looks anything but cheap, all without breaking the bank. 

Natasha Brinsmead

Natasha was Homebuilding & Renovating’s Associate Content Editor and was a member of the Homebuilding team for over two decades. In her role on Homebuilding & Renovating she imparted her knowledge on a wide range of renovation topics, from window condensation to renovating bathrooms, to removing walls and adding an extension. She continues to write for Homebuilding on these topics, and more. An experienced journalist and renovation expert, she also writes for a number of other homes titles, including Homes & Gardens and Ideal Homes. Over the years Natasha has renovated and carried out a side extension to a Victorian terrace. She is currently living in the rural Edwardian cottage she renovated and extended on a largely DIY basis, living on site for the duration of the project. 

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