Minimalist does not mean having fewer things but arranging things in a way that minimum clutter is visible on surface. As far as saving money is concerned it’s not difficult as for every element you need in a kitchen there are innumerable options in the market. Online and offline markets can be explored extensively to pick things which provide all functionalities and can still be economical.

I would suggest hire a professional for doing your kitchen as it is a very important aspect of the house and requires detailed attention. Money spent on these experts is a long term investment which you would not regret.

Well you can save money in the smaller elements but for the significant things like flooring, cabinets, counter tops, walls, chimneys do not compromise on quality based on price. These are after all expenditures incurred for the long run and insuring safety and quality in the kitchen should be your prime concern. There are many online knowledge bases which can tell you about minimalist kitchen designs along with images. Explore!