It is possible to give a kitchen a new look for less money, but homeowners must be willing to make compromises, one expert says.Nikki Trivisonno, president of the Ohio State Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association, advises consumers to start by updating the colour and reducing clutter before adding new hardware, fixtures and a backsplash.Youll go a long way toward stealing the high-end look you crave, she says in an article for Home and Garden Television.Replacing handles and knobs on cabinets and drawers can have a big impact on a kitchens style, she adds, with a small impact on budget and labour.Ms Trivisonno describes fixtures as the jewellery of the kitchen and adds that new taps for the kitchen sink can give the whole room an updated look.Finally, installing a backsplash and appliance covers in a stainless steel laminate will give clean, contemporary look and are easily installed, she concludes.Last month Halifax reported that Brits have unused kitchen gadgets worth 2.6 billion in their homes.