10 Affordable Budget Kitchen Remodeling Trends
Here are some inexpensive remodeling ideas that can give a kitchen a high-budget look:
• Cabinets are often the most expensive element of a kitchen remodel, but you can save money in many ways. Instead of replacing your cabinets, consider refacing them, a process that just replaces the doors and trim rather than the whole cabinet. Use glass in some cabinet doors, or paint or re-stain your cabinets a different color.
• Changing the countertops can do wonders to refresh the look of a kitchen. If you’re in love with the look of solid granite but blanch at the price tag, consider tiles of granite or another stone to simulate the look at a lower price.
• Laminate countertops can now mimic more expensive materials, include a wide range of colors and textures, and have a variety of edge shapes.
Starting at about per square foot, laminate is still the most budget-friendly option.
• Budget dishwashers and refrigerators don’t have to look inexpensive. You can replace the fronts of some appliances with stainless steel to give a more modern appearance. Some appliances also have removable panels that allow you to match them to the rest of the kitchen.
• Recycling is more than just eco-friendly; it’s a big money saver. You can pull furniture from other rooms to serve as a cabinet or an island.
Discarded old doors can enclose a pantry or serve as a desk.
• The burnished metal look so popular today can be found by re-using antique fixtures, and old farmhouse sinks can give your kitchen a unique look.
• A new coat of paint can completely change the look of a room at a small cost. Sometimes just updating trim color makes a kitchen look refreshed.
• Back splashes in striking patterns or colors can also be added easily and inexpensively. Choose inexpensive tile and hire a professional. All tile looks best when evenly and neatly installed.
• Pick up wine racks for a few dollars at thrift stores. When stained to match cabinets, you can achieve the built-in look for a fraction of the cost.
• Swap or add lighting. Replace dated light fixtures with bright modern ones to easily update a look. Shop big-box clearance racks for pieces that are floor models or last-season to save on the purchase price.
Joaquin Erazo, Jr. is the senior vice president of marketing and public relations at Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. Find a home remodeling company near you or read our home remodeling tips blog.
Use these tips from Lowe’s Creative Ideas to remodel your kitchen on a budget by making changes in stages. Update your outdated kitchen cabinets by applying a simple coat of paint and changing out the cabinet and drawer pulls. Installing glass fronts on end cabinets will help to open up the space. Update old kitchen countertops instead of replacing them by using Modern Masters Countertop Transformation. Installing sleek new appliances is another easy way to make your kitchen look more modern and up-to-date. Open up your kitchen by removing soffits and upper cabinets. This will allow the kitchen to flow into the dining room. Tie the dining room and kitchen together by tiling the backsplash and one wall in the dining room with high-style stone subway tile. Adding shelves in the dining room that match the kitchen countertops will also help to coordinate the spaces. These shelves can be used to store things or used as extra storage space. Incorporating DIY projects like the chairs and the floor cloth in this video provides an affordable way to incorporate high impact style into your kitchen. Transform a wall into functional art by painting it with chalkboard paint. For more creative interior design ideas, visit www.lowescreativeideas.com Find all your supplies for your do-it-yourself projects at http
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