8 Ways to Update your Kitchen over a Weekend

The kitchen truly is the heart of the home, and it’s no wonder that it tops the list for most-renovated rooms year after year. In fact, in 2023, 33% of Australian homeowners who renovated included the kitchen in their plans. But not everyone has the time or budget for a full-blown renovation that could take weeks, especially when a quick weekend refresh can make all the difference.

With a few clever changes, you can transform your kitchen without the hassle (and expense) of undergoing a major renovation. As the head of purchasing at Ross’s Discount Home Centre, I’ve helped countless customers give their kitchens a fresh, modern look over just a weekend. From swapping out old tapware to adding stylish kitchen tiles, there are plenty of functional kitchen ideas you can tackle in a couple of days to bring new life to the space.

Whether you’re aiming to improve the flow, update the style, or add more storage, this guide will walk you through what makes a functional kitchen and how to achieve it—quickly, easily, and affordably. Ready to make the most of your weekend? Let’s dive into some tried-and-tested updates that will give your kitchen the lift it needs.

Update your kitchen cabinetry

Updating your kitchen cabinetry is one of the most effective ways to give your kitchen an instant makeover without breaking the bank. Since cabinets dominate the visual space in any kitchen, new cabinetry can dramatically change the look and feel of the room and make it more functional.

You might be surprised at how quickly this can be done. In just two days, I recently installed an entire kitchen from Ross’s in my investment property—cabinets, appliances, and all! With a bit of planning, it’s absolutely achievable. Just look at this installation video to see how quickly a kitchen can come together. For anyone looking to do the same, I can personally recommend Ross’s Discount Home Centre as your one-stop shop. From kitchen wall cabinets to pantry cupboards and base cabinets, our range has everything needed to create a fresh, functional kitchen that looks brand new.

Whether you’re looking to replace a few doors or install an entirely new setup, our high-quality kitchen cabinets will make a world of difference.

Replace your kitchen benchtop

Replacing your kitchen benchtop is another way to give your kitchen a new look without spending too much money. Benchtops have gone through several different styles and designs over the years. As such, your old benchtop is probably outdated by now.

Here, at Ross’s Discount Home Centre, we offer a range of benchtops for you to choose from. Whether you’re looking for laminate benchtops or stone benchtops for kitchens in Perth, you’re sure to find just what you need.

While some people consider replacing their benchtop surface, it is a better idea to update the entire benchtop altogether. A new benchtop will be very functional for you, and it will also give your kitchen a fresh appearance.

Update your kitchen tapware

If you’re tight on a budget but still want to update your kitchen’s appearance, start by replacing your tapware. Replacing kitchen taps is incredibly easy and straightforward. And you’ll definitely be surprised by the visual impact new tapware will offer to your space.

When updating your tapware, you have several different styles and designs, including wall-mounted and mixer taps. I recommend you choose a kitchen tap that fits in with the overall design style of your space and plumbing setup. If you have a modern kitchen, you should choose contemporary tapware styles. On the other hand, if you have a traditional kitchen, you should choose classic tapware styles.

And, when it comes to finding the best tapware for kitchens in Perth, you need not look further than our store. We offer an extensive selection of kitchen tapware, including classic and contemporary styles. Whether you’re looking for mixer taps, pull-out mixers, or mixer and sprayer taps, you’ll find it all at our store!

Get new kitchen appliances

Whenever customers approach me for easy tips to update their kitchens, I often suggest that they consider replacing old appliances with new appliances. While appliances will make your kitchen much more functional, they will also boost the efficiency of your space. And, of course, modern appliances come in wonderful designs, so you can update your space as well.

For high-quality yet affordable kitchen appliances in Perth, consider nothing but Ross’s Discount Home Centre. We offer an entire selection of kitchen appliances, including ovens and freestanding ovens, cooktops, microwave ovens, rangehoods, and dishwashers. Whether you’re looking for small or large kitchen appliances, we offer everything that you need!

Depending on your budget, you can choose to get large appliances or small appliances for your kitchen. If you’re choosing to get new large appliances like ovens, dishwashers or refrigerators, make sure to stick to old dimensions. This way, you can give your kitchen a fresh look without having to undergo joinery. If you’re getting new small appliances like microwave ovens or wine fridges, then you won’t face this problem.

Update your kitchen splashback

Splashbacks are an essential part of any kitchen. They protect kitchen walls from spills and stains as well as from heat and moisture damage. Not only that, but splashbacks also play an important role in determining the overall look of a kitchen. Simply by updating your kitchen splashback, you can change the look of your space completely. Plus, updating a splashback is very easy, and you can easily get it done over a weekend.

When it comes to choosing a new splashback, you have several options on hand. There are glass splashbacks, tiles, metallic splashbacks, feature splashbacks, and plenty of others to choose from. However, glass splashbacks are slowly going out of trend, so it’s best you avoid them. If you’re still tossing up between tiles and glass for your kitchen splashback, check out our tiles and glass kitchen splashbacks comparison. We’ve looked into both options to see which one wins in terms of style, durability, cost, and maintenance.

Here, at Ross’s Discount Home Centre, we offer a huge selection of splashback tiles, including wall tiles, feature tiles, subway tiles, and mosaic tiles. Our tiles are available in a myriad of designs, colours, shapes, and styles and are all very affordable and can easily be laid over a weekend. Whether you’re looking to create a bold splashback, a feature splashback, or a natural-looking splashback, you’ll find the tiles that you need at our store.

Check out our post on the Hottest Kitchen Splashback Trends for some splashback inspiration.

Change your kitchen lighting

You may not be aware of it, but lighting plays a huge role in the visual appeal of your kitchen. Lighting also makes your workspace more usable, so it’s a good idea to pay attention to your lights.

Now, depending on the effect you want to achieve, you can add or reduce lighting in your kitchen. The most common types of lights used in kitchens include downlights, spotlights, and pendant lights. It is safe to consider updating any of these. You can also go for a little extra and introduce a skylight in your space. Each type of lighting will completely alter the look of your kitchen and make it more visually appealing.

Open up your kitchen shelves

Most modern kitchens are designed to store items and ingredients out of sight. While this offers a neat and sophisticated look, it does reduce the functionality of a kitchen. In fact, many people complain about the lack of shelf space or counter space in their kitchens.

Thankfully, you can easily introduce open shelves in your kitchen, and it can be done in next to no time at all. Not only will this help you eliminate the lack of space, but it will also allow you to give your kitchen a completely new look over the course of a weekend!

Consider introducing open shelves to an empty wall in your kitchen. You can purchase floating or bracketed shelves to open up shelving in your kitchen. Make sure to introduce a mix of books, plants, and cookware to your open shelves to make them look decorative.

Install a new kitchen window

If you’re really looking to transform the look of your kitchen over a weekend, you can consider updating your windows. While you can perform certain window treatments, it is better to update it all together.

Before you go ahead and purchase a new window for your kitchen, make sure to stick to the same dimensions. If your new window is smaller or larger than your current window, you’ll need to invest in joinery. This will take more than a weekend. However, by choosing a new window of the same size, you won’t face this problem at all.

And, for high-quality and affordable windows for kitchens in Perth, consider us at Ross’s Discount Home Centre. While we offer aluminium windows, our windows are made to order. Please contact us to discuss your requirements for a new kitchen window.

Conclusion:

If you’re looking to update your kitchen in a weekend without spending too much, you have plenty of options. You can consider updating your cabinetry, replacing your benchtop, updating your tapware, getting new appliances, updating your splashback, changing your lighting, opening up your shelving, or getting a new kitchen window. It is quite easy to implement these options over the weekend, and by doing any of these, you can completely change the look of your space.

And if you’re looking for other quick reno wins, check out our article, 6 Ways to Refresh Your Interiors in a Week.

For all your kitchen and home renovation needs, look no further than ROss’s Discount Home Centre. Simply visit us at 57 James Street in Guildford or shop from our online store today!