Do you have an extra $111,000 lying around? Not many of us do; but that is the average estimate for a complete kitchen redo according to Remodeling magazine. What if you were thinking about doing a minor kitchen upgrade instead? The magazine estimates those projects to be around $20,000. So how are you to update one of the most popular gathering spaces in the home without breaking the bank? Here are a few low cost ideas to update your kitchen:
1- Paint One of the easiest and least expensive ways to update your kitchen is to add a fresh coat of paint. Remember when painting to base your color off of elements in the room that are likely to not be changed anytime soon, such as your floor, appliances, and any tiling you may have.
2- Stainless Steel If you find that you are in the need of new kitchen appliances and decor try to purchase stainless steel. This look is universally appealing.
3- Lighting Lighting can make the world of difference in a kitchen. Think about adding recessed lighting to create a welcoming effect, under cabinet lights to help perform tasks, and a few decorative lights to create a mood.
4-Pseudo Island If you have the space, adding an island to your kitchen is a great idea, but since we are trying to update your kitchen without spending a lot of money think about placing a stainless steel counter height table in the center of your room. Make sure the table features room for storage underneath to help free up counter space and other clutter in your kitchen.
5-Tile Replace (or add) the tiling on the back splash. Think about using glass tiles in a vertical pattern for a creative look.
6-Open the Room An open floor plan is very attractive to potential buyers, so think about taking part of a wall (or the entire wall) down between your kitchen an an adjoining room.
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