subject: Remodeling Your Kitchen on a Shoestring Budget [print this page] Remodeling Your Kitchen on a Shoestring Budget
Everyone knows that the economy isn't what we want it to be. Many people have been impacted by money issues. However, there are still home improvement projects you would like to do and may really need to do. If your kitchen cabinets are outdated and dreary, you may want to think about updating them. Your gut reaction may be that you know you can't afford to rip out the old cabinets and install new ones, but there are actually a number of other options open to you. Cabinet refacing in New Jersey is one of these options that is quite affordable and can really update your kitchen.
There are several methods of cabinet refacing in New Jersey, and cabinet design consultants will be happy to explain them to you. By putting a new front or face' on the kitchen cabinet doors and drawer fronts, you will be able to have the look you want for a fraction of the cost of a total remodeling job. In fact, cabinet refacing in New Jersey costs about 2/3 less than redoing your cabinets from scratch, so you really can do it on a budget.
Home improvement centers often have cabinet design consultants who are available to come to your home for a consultation at no cost to you. They can evaluate your existing kitchen cabinets and let you know what shape they are really in. They will look at the boxes, the drawer fronts, and the cabinet doors and let you know what is useable. If the kitchen cabinet boxes are useable but the doors and drawers are unable to be used, you can do cabinet refacing in New Jersey by replacing the doors and drawer fronts. Your design consultant will help you properly measure the existing hardware so that you know exactly what you need. They will also be able to demonstrate many of the new styles and colors that are available in replacement doors and drawers.
If everything is in great shape, except for the fact that they are outdated in either style or color or both, then you have additional options. Of course, you could refinish the cabinets if you like the style but not the color, using either a different stain or paint, but this is a project best done by someone who is experienced. Inexperienced homeowners who attempt cabinet refinishing often run into trouble and make things worse than they were to begin with. A better option for the inexperienced refinisher would be to look at the new laminates that are available for cabinet refacing in New Jersey.
Your cabinet design consultant will be able to show you the many colors and styles available for cabinet refacing in New Jersey. Styles range from classic to contemporary and colors are of many hues. With all the options, it may be difficult to make a choice. Your design consultant will help you to find the right color and style to match the dcor in your home and make sure it fits your personality. If you want to remodel your kitchen and have a limited budget, then cabinet refacing in New Jersey is an excellent way to go.
