Getting the perfect kitchen style on a tight budget can be difficult at best. That’s why using this list of cheap chic kitchen ideas is perfect for designing on a dime. Some of the best design ideas have been made with cheap kitchen items. Just remember, that it doesn’t have to cost a fortune to look like a million bucks!

Retro Dishes

Buying your favorite retro-style dishes from department stores can quickly become costly. The higher end the department store, the worse the problem becomes. Even some online dealers who claim to have only the lowest prices can be very overpriced for the basics just because of the name brand.

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One of the best places to find retro chic dishes is at yard sales and church bazaars. These out of the way shopping places often hide treasures of the past for unbelievable prices. The little old lady who’s selling her mother’s antique silverware and dishes for $10 can be the perfect solution to overpriced chic/shabby decor items and materials. Plates aren’t the only chic item on the cheap for your kitchen. A pot rack can display all of your retro pots too!

Bouquets and Cornucopias

Decorating your kitchen with nature is easy when you place a few flower vases or charger plates with fruit on the countertop. Since fruit is something you probably already have in your kitchen, purchasing a place to store the fruit is your only expense in this budget friendly kitchen design.

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Dried flowers are virtually free when you pick and dry them yourself. Purchasing dried floral arrangements work just as well and are a cost effective way to add life into your kitchen.

Chic Decorating Tip: The perfect place for dried flowers in your chic kitchen? On top of the cabinets!

Tile Backsplash

A tile backsplash is the perfect solution to an otherwise dull and boring backsplash. Even when cabinets are dated and worn, a new backsplash can breathe new life into old cabinetry. This way you won’t have to replace your cabinets, and your new tile backsplash can help make them look like new.

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With so many colors, shapes, sizes and grout combinations, it may be difficult to find the perfect backsplash tile that suits your chic kitchen. Always choose an earthy color to blend well with cabinetry and extend the life of your dated cabinets even further. Your backsplash doesn’t have to work alone either. It’s a great place to display your favorite table decorations too!