These Luxe-Looking Kitchen Finds Are Cheap (& Actually Useful)

As much as we dream of pristine cabinetry, bold granite countertops, and gleaming stainless steel accents, our cook-space reality looks more cramped budget than luxury living. But, just because we don't have the coin for some big remodeling project doesn't mean we can't achieve elevated kitchen status — we just need to be thrifty about it.

After pounding the virtual pavement in search of the most effective solutions for making cheap look luxe while still serving a purpose, we distilled our findings down to the most cover-worthy cooking material. Ahead, our under-$50 hacks to take kitchens from blah to ooh la la in an add-to-cart instant — from antique Dutch-style stick-on tiles to vibrant oven mitts, unique trivet sets, and more.