Inexpensive Kitchen Renovations
Inexpensive Kitchen Renovations
Kitchen renovations can be some of the most expensive home improvements you could ever do only because of the cost of essential kitchen items like stoves, refrigerators, kitchen cabinets, and the plumbing. But there are some kitchen renovations that you can do that do not cost a whole lot and can make your kitchen look brand new. Some inexpensive kitchen renovations are as simple as a thorough cleaning while other inexpensive kitchen renovations require a little more work but the eye pleasing results will always be the same.
Before you attack your kitchen renovations you need to take a long look at your kitchen and plan what renovations you would like to make and then from there you can plan your inexpensive kitchen renovations. If you think you may want to replace your worn out kitchen cabinets then you may want to stop and think for a moment. Kitchen cabinets can cost thousands of dollars to replace so you may want to explore options. There are deep cleaning solutions available that can clean wood cabinets thoroughly almost to the point of looking brand new again. Old English makes a product that can bring back the natural beauty to any wood and one bottle should be able to do an entire kitchen's worth of cabinets. If none of that appeals to you then consider painting your kitchen cabinets instead of replacing them.
Stuff That Sounds Expensive But Is Not
Kitchen renovations can get expensive with labor costs and for some things in a kitchen you should always hire an expert. If you are getting plumbing or electrical work done as part of your kitchen renovations then do hire an expert. But if you want to install a new floor in your kitchen then the solution may be easier than you think and a lot cheaper than you could ever imagine. A new hardwood kitchen floor that is made up of inexpensive one foot squares can be put over your existing floor easily and it looks incredible. Your local home renovation store should have a nice and easy to install hardwood floor for less than $1 per square foot.
If you want to redo your kitchen walls as part of your kitchen renovation but you think you may need to completely remove the existing walls because they look uneven or have a couple of cracks in them then think again. There are many different types of durable paneling available that look much better than the standard dark brown paneling that you are used to. For less that $15 per 4'x 8' sheet you can make your walls look brand new again.