Smaller Kitchen Area Refurbishments For Those Of You on a Stringent Spending Plan

Smaller Kitchen Area Refurbishments For Those Of You on a Stringent Spending Plan

So you have noticed (and so has everyone else) that your kitchen looks more than a little out of date. You would love to remodel it completely but you simply don't have that kind of money right now. There is no need to despair though. While you squirrel away a few dollars a week so that one day you can get the kitchen of your dreams there are some smaller little redecorating and remodeling tweaks that are both affordable and easy to implement that will make a surprising difference to the way the space looks.

Even better news is that most of this can probably be achieved in a weekend so you even have time to update your kitchen a little before the holiday guests start arriving. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Switch out Cabinet Hardware - The simple act of switching your old kitchen cabinet hardware for something newer and more stylish can give them a whole new look in the matter of just a few hours. Very often it is kitchen cabinet hardware that dates a kitchen, not the csbinets themselves so this is an easy fix that makes a big difference.

Update the Color Scheme - Color trends come and go and the yellows and avocados that were very much in vogue in the seventies really don't fit in the 21st century. Neither does that busy wallpaper that was all the rage in the eighties. If your kitchen walls are looking a little worse for wear, a few simple coats of paint can make a huge difference. Want to make an even bigger impact with your kitchen walls? Have a new ceramic tile backsplash installed as well.

Do you have an older home with high ceilings? You may wish to extend the ceiling and add light at the same time. This also greatly improves your ceiling insulation. It will mean much lower heating and cooling bills. The extended ceiling panels attach to framework. Leave some areas open for light fixtures. They are lined with clear or opaque panels. It involves a lot of work. However, it will look good and give you much more light. It might eventually pay for itself with energy savings.

You may need additional light for certain chores. For instance, additional light above the sink may be a good idea. You may want to see better at the stove, too. Place new fixtures below the cabinet or on walls. Is you pantry dimly lit? You may need to add an additional fixture.

Take a Long Look At Your Kitchen Floor -Area rugs in the kitchen can help cover up minor imperfections perfectly. If your kitchen floor is really showing its age though -cracks, rips, ten year old stains that no one knows (or wants to know) what they really are - then you may have to bite the bullet and opt for new flooring. The best bet for those on a tight budget is vinyl flooring. Today's vinyl flooring is durable and water resistant and can even mimic more expensive flooring options like hardwood and natural stone.

Redress Your Kitchen Windows - New window treatments can work wonders when it comes to improving the overall look in your kitchen. There are a lot to choose from so it may take you a while to decide but once you do find the window treatments you like the results will be well worth the shopping effort.

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