subject: How to Approach Kitchen Improvement Projects in Detroit [print this page] How to Approach Kitchen Improvement Projects in Detroit
If you are a homeowner in Detroit, you might look at your kitchen at times and throw your hands up in disgust. Whatever could have happened over the years to this room? It doesn't have to be a disaster when you as a homeowner in Detroit realize a kitchen renovation is in order. In fact, there are a number of ways to do it on the cheap. Here are some ideas for approaching a medium to full renovation project here.
Cabinets: To make your old, broken down cabinets look like a million bucks, it actually doesn't take a tedious, grand scale replacement job. In fact, you can simply shave off a little of the exterior and add some new hardware to make it happen. It's called refacing,' something which has grown in popularity in a major way in recent years. You have a new layer outside; you have some new pulls and knobs; will anyone be able to tell that they aren't brand new? The thing is you might not, either.
Counters: Let your kitchen countertops become a mess and you'll regret it every day you walk into the room (or, actually, every day). To avoid this issue, identify the warning signs of counter decay as early as possible. You'll see flaps start to come up on the vinyl types of counters, while more expensive models will start staining, cracking or splitting. You don't have to think big with counters. Inexpensive options abound these days.
Furniture: You can't forget about the table you sit down at or the chairs that surround it when you are pulling off a kitchen renovation job. Too often, people don't pay attention to these problem areas. They allow them to get old and, next thing you know, your kitchen is the place your family avoids rather than gathers at in the morning. Even vintage pieces could improve a room where the furniture has become dated.
Painting: People continue to renovate until they see everything perfect before their eyes. Before you continue on the road to full renovation, allow yourself a paint job in between. In many cases, the new coat of paint can open up things before your eyes and make you see everything a little clearer. When the paint dries, you might realize there is nothing left for you to do. Your kitchen has become a room to be proud of.
Fixtures: The sink and other fixtures can also fly under the radar when you are working on a remodeling job. Just imagine what the room would look like with a new sink or a new faucet. Can you see yourself matching up these fixtures with, say, the knobs and pulls you are about to buy for your refaced cabinets? Coordinating these items would be a great call, so don't be diving into one project without seeing the big picture. Like counters, fixtures like faucets do not have to cost you an arm and a leg.
