How to Partially Remodel Your Kitchen
How to Partially Remodel Your Kitchen
Some homeowners want to refresh the look of their kitchens but don’t wish to rip out everything like lights and cupboards to start from a clean slate. If that’s something you want to do, the good news is you can partially remodel your kitchen - even on a tight budget.
The question is, how should you do a partial remodel of your home’s cooking spaces? Keep reading to learn more about how you can achieve that goal and create a new look for your kitchen that’s both affordable and relatively simple to do.
Paint Existing Surfaces
One of the simplest and most affordable ways to refresh even the most dated of kitchens is by applying a few coats of paint to various surfaces. If you’re handy with a paintbrush, you can paint cupboards, walls and ceilings, and even tiles.
What’s more, you have a virtually limitless choice of paint colors for inspiration. If you don’t like the colors already offered by paint manufacturers, one thing you can do is have a customized paint color mixed according to your requirements.
One fact you should keep in mind is there are many manufacturers of domestic paint products. Consider ordering some swatches from the most popular ones, as you’re highly likely to find existing colors that you’ll love.
Upgrade Your Appliances
If you’re happy with the location of your kitchen appliances, but those essential kitchen items are showing their age, it’s worth upgrading to new, energy-efficient models. What you can get will depend on your budget and other requirements, of course.
However, walk into any kitchen appliance store, and you’ll usually find appliances that offer excellent value for money and work well with even the most limited of budgets. Keep in mind some stores may also sell cheap ex-demonstration units to help you get an even better deal.
Before you approach any stores or look online at the latest deals, it’s worth making a mental note of the features you want from your replacement appliances. For example, you may want a higher wattage microwave.
Refresh Your Floor Without Replacing It
Does your kitchen floor look somewhat lackluster? If the answer’s yes, you can usually refresh it and make it look brand new without needing to rip it all out and apply a new floor to the ground.
If you’ve got wood floorboards, consider renting a floor sander to remove the top layer of varnish and any baked-on dirt and grime. You can then apply new wood staining to it, giving it renewed protection and a refreshed look.
Should you have a tiled floor, it makes sense to rent a professional steam cleaner (or a company that uses industrial steam cleaners) to refresh the look of your tiles. It might shock you to discover just how wonderful your existing tiles actually look!
Final Thoughts
The above tips should give you some inspirational ideas to renew your kitchen without completely stripping it bare and starting from a blank canvas. Thanks for reading!
