Budget-Friendly Makeover Tips for Your Kitchen

October 17, 2008

Kitchen makeovers can be pricy. In fact, Remodeling Magazine claims that the average major kitchen makeover cost $55,503 in 2007. Fortunately, you can revamp your kitchen on a smaller budget. From refacing kitchen cabinets to repainting walls, homeowners have a number of quick and inexpensive options for kitchen remodeling. Let's examine several kitchen-decorating choices for the budget-conscious homeowner.

Reface Your Kitchen Cabinets

Instead of completely replacing their kitchen cabinets, more and more homeowners are refacing them. Refacing can include either repainting or replacing your cabinet doors. Many homeowners also swap out their cabinets' hinges and hardware to give their cabinet doors a fresh look. Bob Vila reports that a typical cabinet refacing job can cost between $1000 and $5000, depending on the size of your project and the types of material you use.

More Low-Priced Kitchen Decorating Ideas

Repaint your kitchen walls: not only could a repainting job revitalize your entire kitchen, you can usually finish the job in a weekend

Adjust kitchen furniture to match the seasons: when summer rolls around, for example, you might try removing some of the furniture and opening the curtains for a bright, cheerful kitchen makeover

Use rugs: in addition to adding color to your kitchen floors, rugs can be used to cover up unsightly stains or cracks

Add mirrors: by strategically placing mirrors around your kitchen, you can create vibrant light and shadow effects

Invest in houseplants: plants liven up your kitchen while helping improve your home's air quality

If you want to investigate more options in budget-friendly interior decorating choices, try visiting local home and garden shows. In addition to offering a wide range of household products, from sinks to kitchen cabinets, home and garden shows usually host experts who can give you suggestions to help enhance your house's unique decorating scheme.

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