-
Planning and Ideas
-
How-To and Repair
-
Supplies and Materials
Videos
-
Home Improvement Photos
© 2010 HomeownerNet.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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.
>Sources:
BobVila.com, Refacing Kitchen Cabinets
Remodeling Magazine, Cost vs Value Report 2007
University of Nebraska Extension, Decorating on a Budget
|
Related Searches |
|
Related Videos & Photos |
|
 |
1950s California Ranch Bathroom Remodel |
 |
Get Clean from Head to Toe with this Dream Shower |
