We all like the idea of a new kitchen in our home. A room where you spend time cooking, relaxing and socializing. All of these things are less likely if your kitchen looks a bit drab. Ask yourself: When did my kitchen get a good face lift?
The kitchen is often one of the most expensive areas to maintain, update, and install within a home, so you want to get it right when you decide to make a change. This article will give you tips on the do’s and don’ts of considering when you’re thinking about upgrading your current kitchen.
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1. When thinking about a kitchen renovation, think strategically about what areas you have budgeted for and intend to improve. Are you looking to make a small-scale reform or change everything?
2. Get another person’s opinion on what areas within the kitchen could be improved. Often a new perspective can bring new ideas to the project. However, don’t take opinions too seriously; they are just trying to help!
3. Read industry-specific magazines such as home improvement magazines, cooking brochures, and lifestyle magazines for ideas. Often the little details within these images can make a big difference, so try applying them to your redesign.
4. Set a clear budget and stick to it, get all necessary improvements within that budget.
5. If you are looking to revamp your kitchen, the most cost-effective way to get a new look is to refinish kitchen doors, replace countertops, door handles, faucets, and some furniture.
5b. Doors can often look a bit worn. Just ‘exchange’ them (fix new units in front) instead of buying new doors. By installing replacement door covers on existing units and adding hardware with new handles, mimic new doors for less.
6. Accessories are a great way to brighten up your kitchen and make it look more modern (if that’s your style). Buy accessories that bring that look to life; For example, a new kitchen table and traditional kitchen cabinet handles would achieve a warmer look, without having to replace everything in sight.
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1. Don’t be underprepared. Make sure you know everything about the changes you are making and how you are going to achieve them.
2. Don’t spread your budget too far, otherwise the remodel will lose focus and overall impact. Instead, focus on your specific areas and make them a success. Also compare the prices of the same products; You will be surprised at the price differences between retailers.
3. Measure twice, cut once. A mantra used by carpenters, but one that also applies to you when ordering new kitchen doors etc. Be sure to measure your accessories correctly as it could be very expensive to get it wrong.
4. Don’t be embarrassed to seek help from a carpenter or even a neighbor if you’re not sure how to install new products or fixtures.
5. Make sure the doors on your new kitchen cabinet match the accessories. It makes no sense to revamp kitchen doors with aged “oak effect” doors and finish them with ultra-modern chrome handles – it just won’t work. The same goes for kitchen faucets and other accessories.
In short, renovating a kitchen should be a great way to save thousands of dollars, instead of having a new installation. Choose something that you are comfortable with and that you will be happy to spend a lot of time with. If you follow the advice, I’m sure you’ll be on your way to success. That satisfaction you get when you design the kitchen yourself is something money can’t buy.