subject: Making The Most Of Your Kitchen With A Small Budget [print this page] Many people spend a lot of time in the kitchen as it is now not just a place you cook in. With breakfast bars and seating areas apart of many kitchens nowadays it is somewhere we can relax before a day at work. Due to this many of us like to make upgrades to our kitchens but if you do not have a big budget to do so many think they can not make a difference. This is not the case however as sometimes the smallest things make a big difference.
One way to improve the look of the kitchen is to simply change the handles on some of the cabinets and draws. Shiny metals or dark wood (depending on the style of your kitchen) can really enhance the look. Make sure the new handles match the style of your kitchen though as it can have the opposite effect you were looking for. Sink faucets are also a good thing to update as older faucets can be replaced with newer, stylish versions that have accessories such as detachable nozzles as well as touch sensitive buttons.
Painting cabinets can give a refreshed look to a kitchen and all you need is some sandpaper to sand down the current paint and some new paint to give the room a clean and refreshed look. Lighting can make a good change to the look and feel of a kitchen, and you will be surprised how much lighting in any room can alter the look.
Replacing the flooring of the kitchen is a good idea as it can get worn very quickly so adding a laminate flooring or tiled flooring is the best option as they are easy to clean as well. You are always likely to drop things on the floor whilst cooking so making sure the floor is easy to clean is very important. If you havent already got one then adding a breakfast bar is a good idea. If you have the room to do so then adding one as a kind of island in the middle is the best idea.
Kitchens are an important part of the house and a good looking kitchen with accessories can add a considerable amount of value to a property. If you are thinking of selling soon then the kitchen is a good place to start as it is something that all buyers will look at carefully.
