My kitchen is getting a makeover: 5 clever IKEA finds I'm buying from $4

(Image credit: Tom's Guide) There’s no bigger project in your home than renovating a kitchen. It’s a lengthy process even before the fitting starts, and it requires decision after decision.But after having spent weeks washing up in the bathtub and wiping plaster dust off my cutting boards, I’ve survived and have finally got to the fun part. I’m now ready to choose all the accessories for my brand-new kitchen.But this major project has left a big dent in my bank balance, so I need to find budget-friendly ways to style and organize the space. That’s why I’m heading to IKEA, and I’ll be putting these five items into my basket to help make my kitchen functional and fun.Style on a budget Follow Tom's Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. More from Tom's GuideYou don’t need an appliance garage — I’ve been using this $29 IKEA classic for years, and it keeps my gadgets neatly stowed awayIKEA’s stackable food storage containers just doubled my kitchen counter space, and they only cost $14I tested IKEA's portable induction cooktop — and it's a game changer for small spaces Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Camilla is the Homes Staff Writer and covers everything to do with homes and gardens. She has a wealth of editorial experience, mounting over 30 years, and covers news and features, tests products for reviews and compiles buying guides. Her work has appeared in business and consumer titles, including Ideal Home, Real Homes, House Beautiful, Homebuilding & Renovation, and Kitchen & Bathroom Business. She’s even appeared on the cover of Your Home, writing about her own house renovation. Although she’s obsessed with decorating her home, she also enjoys baking and trying out the latest kitchen appliances. But when she’s not inside, you’ll find her pottering about in her yard, tending to her vegetable patch or taking in her prized hydrangeas.