Here are 39 affordable ways to upgrade your kitchen for under $50:
1. A set of shelf bins to keep things organized, so you know exactly what’s in your fridge, what needs to be eaten, and what needs to be tossed.
2. A teabag organizer because all your teas are currently taking up a ridiculous amount of cabinet or pantry space in their half-full boxes, or worse, are scrambled in a random container.
3. Matte-steel cabinet pulls, so you can get rid of those typical new-build or apartment knobs that everyone has and add a modernized style to your kitchen.
4. A fruit and veggie hammock to help you use that empty under-cabinet space to display your produce in style *and* within your line of sight, so you can remember to eat it.
5. A small cutting board that offers luxe looks to your countertop with its pure marble design.
6. A 20-piece set of titanium flatware to upgrade your current dingy, mismatched collection crowding your drawers.
7. A lid organizer in case updating your kitchen includes tackling the cluttered mess of miscellaneous lids overtaking your cabinets and drawers.
8. An accordion-like 8-section pots and pan organizer that effortlessly adjusts to however much space is available in your cabinet, so you can keep your gorgeous cookware and *all* their lids in one easy-to-access place and looking as if you just bought them.
9. Or, a vertical five-pan organizing rack that allows you to neatly stack your cookware, so you can grab your cast-iron skillet from the bottom without having to move a pile of four other pans out of the way to get to it.
10. An enamel paint, so you can easily refresh the surfaces of metal appliances, like your fridge (plus washers, dryers, and bathtubs), if they’ve begun showing some wear, scratches, and rusting after years of dependable usage.
11. A lovely citrus art print just perfect for brightening up your kitchen and adding a vintage touch, whether you decide to frame it or not.
12. Orrrr a chic, hand-painted art print that’ll be right at home in your kitchen to be admired by guests and household members for its cheery colors and festive ✨ vibes ✨ !
13. A magnetic stove shelf to keep your go-to spices within arm’s reach while you cook and even offer extra space for an adorable kitchen timer or cute little tchotchke.
14. A 15-piece set of airtight food containers to help keep your pantry items fresh for longer.
15. Orrrrr a very fancy set of glass food storage jars with bamboo lids in case your current pantry situation is ✨ chaotic✨ and getting more organized is the first step to bringing your dream kitchen into reality.
16. And, of course, a set of simple pantry labels.
17. A set of removable peel-and-stick cherry wall decals because trying to perfectly measure, cut, and apply wallpaper (even if it’s peel-and-stick) can be a hassle.
18. Some slip-resistant cabinet and drawer liners, which help protect your precious kitchen essentials from getting worn and ruined simply from banging around while being put away.
19. A slim storage cart designed with locking wheels in case your kitchen is TINY and you need to capitalize on all the space you can, including that awkward empty space in between appliances, the extra inches next to the counter or sink, or even that area beside the fridge.
20. A Cerama Bryte glass cooktop cleaning kit because — news flash — all the caked-on food and staining on your stovetop will finally come off with this cleaner, a scrubber, and some elbow grease!
21. A cutlery drawer organizer, which takes up half the space of a typical silverware organizer, meaning you’ll have much more room in your drawers for larger cooking utensils, wine stoppers, tools, etc.
22. Wood polish and conditioner — it’s designed to restore water-damaged, dried-out, and sun-faded furniture, wall trim, cabinets, and floors.
23. Plus, some wood scratch cover specifically for darker wood to help conceal all those signs of wear and tear (scratches, dents, nicks, etc.) on the cabinets, floors, and doors.
24. A set of floral tea towels to add some playfulness your kitchen with lovely colors to brighten up the front of your stove or countertop.
25. An attractive storage rail that can literally be hung anywhere in your kitchen and add a rustic flair to your aesthetic, no matter if you use it to store cleaning materials, utensils, or random junk.
26. A roll of reusable Bambooee Paper Towels in case part of your dream kitchen includes becoming a little more sustainable.
27. An expandable spice rack that helps you arrange your spices so you can see them all at once without having to dig for the chili powder.
28. Orrr these customizable spice strips just perfect for anyone who wants to organize their spices into one place in a drawer — in a way that keeps them from slipping and sliding around.
29. A set of under-cabinet lights because why should your dream kitchen only exist in Sims 4?!
30. A peel-and-stick herringbone wallpaper if you want to update your kitchen’s backsplash or create an eye-catching accent wall with little to no effort at all!
31. ORRRR some renter-friendly vinyl peel-and-stick tiles, which offer a quick and easy way to renovate your kitchen space (or any room, TBH) over the weekend and for a fraction of the price.
32. A tub of the bestselling Pink Stuff that’ll turn those “impossible” stains and messes into something manageable to clean with its mildly abrasive formula.
33. A set of top-rated adjustable mug organizers — it allows you to neatly and securely stack mugs on top of one another, which helps prevent chips and breaks whenever you go to reach for one.
34. A French-style marble butter keeper because if you’re anything like me, you either don’t have ready-to-spread butter *or* it’s in a random deli container on the counter.
35. Stainless-steel-effect contact paper to give your appliances a budget-friendly, hour-long makeover.
36. Or a magnetic vinyl dishwasher cover in case you want to transform your kitchen from drab to ✨ fab✨ with a renter-friendly fix.
37. A leather stain remover spray to clean your leather seats in case the barstools you’ve had since college are looking a little worse for the wear after years of life with pets, SOs, and kids.
38. A very posh Le Creuset salt mill (and matching pepper mill) that’ll add an air of sophistication to your kitchen and tabletops.
39. A water bottle organizer to help you optimize your cabinet space — so now you can see all your water bottles at once.
