You might assume a kitchen renovation will be expensive, but it doesn't always have to cost you an arm and a leg. After watching some of those home improvement shows on television, you're probably under the impression that every kitchen renovation costs between $20,000 and $30,000 or more. However, that doesn't have to be the case. You can often work with existing kitchen features or do a partial renovation and still get a fantastic looking product for a much lower price. Here are some kitchen renovation ideas that can make your space look fabulous but leave your pocketbook relatively unscathed.
Cabinets Cabinets can be of critical importance to the overall appearance of a kitchen. A kitchen's cabinets can be one of the major focal points, but also one of its costliest features when it comes to a renovation. The cost of new cabinets can easily run into the thousands or tens of thousands of dollars. While not all existing cabinetry is salvageable, you might be able to work wonders when it comes to renewing your old cabinets. A fresh coat of paint can cover unsightly blemishes or nicks in the wood or paint, and along with new hardware, you can give your cabinets, not to mention your kitchen, a completely new look or style for the quite reasonable cost of a gallon of paint, a paint brush or two, and around $50-$100 in new hardware.
Appliances There isn't much you can do with old appliances to make them look new again, however; you don't always have to feature fancy, top-of-the-line, stainless steel products to complete your kitchen renovation. Sometimes you can go with more average appliances that have the high-end look and appeal, but are not accompanied by the high-end price tag. You may also avoid purchasing new appliances by focusing on other kitchen features, such as floors, countertops, and cabinets. This way you can mask the age of older appliances by drawing attention toward newly upgraded areas.
Sinks Sinks can be troublesome when it comes to kitchen renovations -- especially if they are not stainless steel. Enameled sinks can scratch, chip, stain, and generally look worn over time, but may not be in overall bad shape when it comes to their use. If this is the case, you may want to consider re-coating the surface of your sink with fresh epoxy paint or a similar refinishing product. You can hire a company to do this, or save yourself money by purchasing a refinishing kit and attempting it yourself.
Paint Paint is a wonderful thing when it comes to redoing your home. Paint can work wonders in brightening a kitchen or adding a fresh new flavor or style to your walls and cabinets. Don't forget baseboards, trim, door frames, and similar spots when it comes to painting your kitchen into that freshly renovated look, but you won't have to spend a ton of money doing it. - 32406
Cabinets Cabinets can be of critical importance to the overall appearance of a kitchen. A kitchen's cabinets can be one of the major focal points, but also one of its costliest features when it comes to a renovation. The cost of new cabinets can easily run into the thousands or tens of thousands of dollars. While not all existing cabinetry is salvageable, you might be able to work wonders when it comes to renewing your old cabinets. A fresh coat of paint can cover unsightly blemishes or nicks in the wood or paint, and along with new hardware, you can give your cabinets, not to mention your kitchen, a completely new look or style for the quite reasonable cost of a gallon of paint, a paint brush or two, and around $50-$100 in new hardware.
Appliances There isn't much you can do with old appliances to make them look new again, however; you don't always have to feature fancy, top-of-the-line, stainless steel products to complete your kitchen renovation. Sometimes you can go with more average appliances that have the high-end look and appeal, but are not accompanied by the high-end price tag. You may also avoid purchasing new appliances by focusing on other kitchen features, such as floors, countertops, and cabinets. This way you can mask the age of older appliances by drawing attention toward newly upgraded areas.
Sinks Sinks can be troublesome when it comes to kitchen renovations -- especially if they are not stainless steel. Enameled sinks can scratch, chip, stain, and generally look worn over time, but may not be in overall bad shape when it comes to their use. If this is the case, you may want to consider re-coating the surface of your sink with fresh epoxy paint or a similar refinishing product. You can hire a company to do this, or save yourself money by purchasing a refinishing kit and attempting it yourself.
Paint Paint is a wonderful thing when it comes to redoing your home. Paint can work wonders in brightening a kitchen or adding a fresh new flavor or style to your walls and cabinets. Don't forget baseboards, trim, door frames, and similar spots when it comes to painting your kitchen into that freshly renovated look, but you won't have to spend a ton of money doing it. - 32406
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The kitchens are the center of the house, so when you are redoing them, you need to plan it out perfectly before. Maybe you can even try looking through more of those kitchen design magazines to get more ideas.
