The kitchen is one room in the house that are the most expensive to renovate. Fortunately, this is a piece that is worthwhile and that guarantees a return on investment ... if you make good choices and not Tips to renovate a kitchen with a small budget
to exaggerate spending.There are several effective tips to meet your budget and still get a great result.
Traditional Kitchen by Seattle Cabinets & Cabinetry & North Warmington
1. Opt for preassembled cabinets. The cabinets are one of the biggest expenses during the renovation of the kitchen. If you choose custom cabinets, you will see that the bill climbs quickly (between $ 250 and $ 1,500 linear foot). Consider the option of pre-assembled cabinets that offer a multitude of possibilities, IKEA is a good example and will almost customized for you in the end.
2. Keep your old cabinets. If your cabinets are in good condition, especially if they are wooden, you should instead turn them. A lick of paint often makes a big difference inexpensively. You can also sand and refinish the cabinets in a different color or just change cabinet doors retaining structure. The handles are also key to change if your cabinets are a style that suits you most.
Beach Style Kitchen by Stillwater Interior Designers & Decorators Kelli Kaufer Designs
3. Opt for open storage. In addition to save you, open cupboards are very fashionable and visually interesting. Use them as much as possible to where you store count aesthetic objects such as cups, cookbooks and beautiful dishes.
4. Explore the coating options for the counter. Even if your first choice is a granite or marble countertop, be aware that countertops have evolved. Laminate countertops offer beautiful choice. Granite countertops can cost between $ 50 and $ 100 per square foot installed, then do the math according to counter size as you and see if the amount is reasonable. Wood is a sustainable material and tend to cover the counter and it will cost half the price of.
Traditional Kitchen by Millbrook Architects & Designers Building Crisp Architects
5. Keep your appliances at the same location. If you think the plan of your kitchen, try not to move oven, fridge, sink, etc. This will generate electricity and plumbing costs that can be high and that the owners do not think before undertaking the work.
6. Innovate to redo your island. A 6 foot island with cabinets can cost $ 800 and up. Rather than build a new island, consider transform an old piece of furniture such as a table or dresser for example. With a few small changes and a little imagination, the result can be surprising.Tip: Make sure the furniture is of the height of the counter, that is 36 inches tall.
Traditional Living Room by Raleigh Architects & Designers Building Sarah Susanka, FAIA
Eclectic Kitchen by Springfield Reico Kitchen & Bath Kitchen & Bath Designers
7. Consider fixtures rail rather than embedded. Install recessed very expensive because each application its own luminaire wiring and the hole in the ceiling. To reduce the cost of labor and spinning, look at the side of the rail fixtures that require only one hole in the ceiling while providing many lights you can orient your needs.
8. Put the hands dirty. If your budget is limited, you can keep some tasks yourself later. For example, the backsplash of the kitchen can be added once the work is completed and several models are very simple to install.
