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Amy McArdle

'Get a bespoke look on a budget!' – 5 tricks designers use to make an IKEA kitchen look more expensive

IKEA kitchen more luxe.

A new kitchen is at the top of many people's Christmas lists this year, but their hefty price tag makes it unlikely they'll appear in many stockings. There's no avoiding the crazy prices of kitchen renovations but IKEA offers plenty of more budget-friendly choices, and they don't need to look cheap, either. 

IKEA's simple Scandi aesthetic makes it a go-to for those of us looking to update our home at an affordable price, but, being mass-produced, they can look a bit too uniform and formulaic. If you want a modern kitchen that looks expensive and bespoke without costing the earth, there are a few simple updates you can make to really elevate its look. 

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