{"id":661,"date":"2025-11-05T09:08:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T09:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centreforinclusivedesign.org.au\/expert-articles\/erin-napiers-affordable-trick-for-instantly-personalizing-your-kitchen.html"},"modified":"2025-11-05T09:08:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T09:08:12","slug":"erin-napiers-affordable-trick-for-instantly-personalizing-your-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centreforinclusivedesign.org.au\/expert-articles\/erin-napiers-affordable-trick-for-instantly-personalizing-your-kitchen.html","title":{"rendered":"Erin Napier&#8217;s Affordable Trick for Instantly Personalizing Your Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"<picture id=\"p9c7d8d25ea939a54071a508b910e10d5\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"gallery-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/img\/gallery\/erin-napiers-budget-friendly-hack-to-instantly-customize-your-kitchen\/intro-1750885890.jpg\" data-slide-url=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/1895944\/erin-napier-vinyl-wrap-hack-custom-look-hgtv\/\" data-post-id=\"1895944\" data-slide-num=\"0\" data-slide-title=\"Erin Napier&#039;s Budget-Friendly Hack To Instantly Customize Your Kitchen: \" width=\"780\" height=\"438\" alt=\"ben and erin napier\" title=\"\">\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Tired of looking at your plain white fridge but not ready to splurge on a new one? You&#8217;re in good company. While black, white, and stainless steel appliances are still prevalent, they&#8217;re not exactly the height of fashion anymore.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">However, that doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t enjoy one in your home! For those seeking a fresh look on a budget, Erin Napier from HGTV offers a surprisingly simple solution. Featured in an episode of &#8220;Home Town,&#8221; co-hosted with her husband Ben Napier, Erin opts for a green vinyl wrap to transform a fridge, bringing it in line with the vibrant atmosphere of a newly renovated home. It\u2019s an affordable and easy way to make your kitchen stand out.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\">Transforming appliances on a budget<\/h2>\n<p><picture id=\"pe7f3dd7ecd7e994860ecbe2ec495bef8\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"gallery-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/img\/gallery\/erin-napiers-budget-friendly-hack-to-instantly-customize-your-kitchen\/transforming-appliances-on-a-budget-1750885891.jpg\" data-slide-url=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/1895944\/erin-napier-vinyl-wrap-hack-custom-look-hgtv\/\" data-post-id=\"1895944\" data-slide-num=\"1\" data-slide-title=\"Erin Napier&#039;s Budget-Friendly Hack To Instantly Customize Your Kitchen: Transforming appliances on a budget\" width=\"780\" height=\"438\" alt=\"kitchen with vinyl wrapped fridge\" title=\"\">\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In the episode, the Napiers aim to enhance the living space of a woman who relocated from California to Mississippi for small-town charm, only to be left with an incomplete home when a dubious contractor disappeared with her money. Known for her knack for using distinctive knickknacks, vintage decor, and contrasting colors to craft a cozy yet sophisticated ambiance, Erin Napier sought to make the appliances feel more personal and less industrial. She chose a light green vinyl wrap to match the eclectic cottage style of the home, stating on Instagram, &#8220;The vinyl wrapped appliances are my favorite idea I&#8217;ve ever had.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you\u2019re interested in trying this for yourself, there are plenty of design options available on platforms like Amazon. With prices under $50, you can choose from styles that are sophisticated, artistic, floral, and more. Vinyl wraps aren&#8217;t just for refrigerators either\u2014there are versions for dishwashers and microwaves, so you can achieve a cohesive look throughout your kitchen as Erin did on &#8220;Home Town.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\">Using vinyl wraps<\/h2>\n<p><picture id=\"p5d1fcf50fd6d9c0462c814ea89a9b78b\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"gallery-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/img\/gallery\/erin-napiers-budget-friendly-hack-to-instantly-customize-your-kitchen\/using-vinyl-wraps-1750885892.jpg\" data-slide-url=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/1895944\/erin-napier-vinyl-wrap-hack-custom-look-hgtv\/\" data-post-id=\"1895944\" data-slide-num=\"2\" data-slide-title=\"Erin Napier&#039;s Budget-Friendly Hack To Instantly Customize Your Kitchen: Using vinyl wraps\" width=\"780\" height=\"438\" alt=\"split images of vinyl-wrapped microwave and dishwasher\" title=\"\">\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Vinyl appliance wraps work similarly to peel-and-stick wallpaper\u2014you apply it to the surface you want to cover and remove it when you&#8217;re ready for a change. This makes it a fantastic, renter-friendly DIY decor trick to enhance your home without making permanent alterations. It also provides a quick way to refresh a space, with the flexibility to revert to the original appliance finish if you&#8217;re not ready for a major design shift.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you choose to use vinyl wraps, remember a few tips: test a small section of the surface to ensure it adheres properly, clean the appliance with soap and water, and let it dry completely before application. Additionally, have a precision utility knife on hand in case you need to trim the wrap for a perfect fit.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tired of looking at your plain white fridge but not ready to splurge on a new one? You&#8217;re in good company. While black, white, and stainless steel appliances are still prevalent, they&#8217;re not exactly the height of fashion anymore. 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