Kitchen renovations are the best investment in your home. So, if you want to increase the value of your home, this is the best room to begin in. There are different things you can do to improve the room itself which will require a small investment, or you can gut the entire room and start from scratch.
Demolishing and beginning from scratch will probably give you a gorgeous room that you can admire, but it will be an expensive renovation. The good news is that you don't have to go all the way. You can improve some things and still end up with an impressive room.
For one thing, changing the cupboard doors only, instead of all the cupboards will save you huge amounts of money. Unfortunately, this too can be too expensive for some. Therefore, if you are in such a predicament, try changing the color of the cupboards with a fresh coat of paint. In addition to that, you should perhaps put new handles on the doors and drawers.
You may be surprised at the results: it will look like a new room! For an even bigger change, take the painting a step further on to the backsplash. The ceramic backsplash can be changed by either replacing it or sanding it to a dull finish, applying a coat of primer and then painting it.
It is recommended to change the counter top. This is not as pricey as you may believe it to be. Of course, there are so many choices to pick from, like laminate or marble, granite, concrete and ceramics. If you are a do-it-yourselfer, you can even install a granite-tile counter on your own. The look is outstanding and is only a fraction of the cost of a solid granite counter.
Changes like those above are recommended to bring your room up to date. But, you can also change and upgrade your floor. A ceramic floor is always sought after in a room with so much traffic. Again, if you are handy, you can save a lot of money by doing it on your own. And, you may want to consider radiant heating for the ceramics. It is always comfortable to have heated floors.
Or, hardwood flooring is another option. Many homeowners are now installing hardwood floors instead of other traditional flooring options. It gives the room instant warmth and style. They are timeless, as well. On the other hand, tiles become dated as styles change.
The bottom line is that any updating you do to your kitchen, you will get most of the investment back, if not make a profit. - 32406
Demolishing and beginning from scratch will probably give you a gorgeous room that you can admire, but it will be an expensive renovation. The good news is that you don't have to go all the way. You can improve some things and still end up with an impressive room.
For one thing, changing the cupboard doors only, instead of all the cupboards will save you huge amounts of money. Unfortunately, this too can be too expensive for some. Therefore, if you are in such a predicament, try changing the color of the cupboards with a fresh coat of paint. In addition to that, you should perhaps put new handles on the doors and drawers.
You may be surprised at the results: it will look like a new room! For an even bigger change, take the painting a step further on to the backsplash. The ceramic backsplash can be changed by either replacing it or sanding it to a dull finish, applying a coat of primer and then painting it.
It is recommended to change the counter top. This is not as pricey as you may believe it to be. Of course, there are so many choices to pick from, like laminate or marble, granite, concrete and ceramics. If you are a do-it-yourselfer, you can even install a granite-tile counter on your own. The look is outstanding and is only a fraction of the cost of a solid granite counter.
Changes like those above are recommended to bring your room up to date. But, you can also change and upgrade your floor. A ceramic floor is always sought after in a room with so much traffic. Again, if you are handy, you can save a lot of money by doing it on your own. And, you may want to consider radiant heating for the ceramics. It is always comfortable to have heated floors.
Or, hardwood flooring is another option. Many homeowners are now installing hardwood floors instead of other traditional flooring options. It gives the room instant warmth and style. They are timeless, as well. On the other hand, tiles become dated as styles change.
The bottom line is that any updating you do to your kitchen, you will get most of the investment back, if not make a profit. - 32406
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