subject: Improving The Look Of Your Kitchen On A Tight Budget [print this page] Are you interested in an easier way to update your kitchen but do not have a lot of money to spend? You can make a surprisingly dramatic change in the look and feel of the kitchen under a few thousand dollars if you take a limited, do it yourself approach. There are really only a few key elements that are important when it comes to updating the kitchen such as lighting, countertops and kitchen cabinets. Focusing on these few things can keep your budget low while still being a big enough change to keep you satisfied with the results. The key to spending less when remodeling is to avoid superfluous changes and be knowledgeable about what will make the most difference with as little effort as possible.
What most people do not realize about the kitchen is that the lighting can make the most difference out of anything you can purchase for the kitchen. Investing in a good lighting system like a dimmer can be one of the most cost-effective ways to change the mood of the room. You can use a dimmer for more brightness while cooking or cleaning while utilizing low lighting for social gatherings with a warm atmosphere. Other than lighting one of the most prominent features of the room are the kitchen cabinets which can be easily updated without having to replace them all completely. A fun project for the cabinets can be to add your own decorative molding and repaint them with the color of your choice. That way you will have cabinets that look completely different but you did not have to spend a lot of money buying an all new set.
The last thing that can be a low-cost change to your kitchen is the countertops which can make a dramatic difference in the appearance of the kitchen. You can save money by only doing one portion of the countertops such as the island instead of the entire room. Finding ways to cut costs while remodeling your kitchen is easier than you think and you can still create a great look for less. People will be impressed by how much of a change you have made in the room with just a few different elements.
