The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home. Kitchens can be a real dilemma. You want to refresh your kitchen, but the costs can amount quickly. An older kitchen is often a complaint for both buyers and sellers. However, there are ways that you can treat your kitchen to a “redo” without a complete renovation.
Here are some tips that we think are helpful to renovate your kitchen on a budget.
Refresh your cabinets!
Cabinets can be an expensive ticket item to replace. If you have outdated cabinets from the 90s, it can make your home look old. Just a quick refresh with paint can make all the difference. Gone is the way of having your cabinets all in one colour. You can choose a lighter paint for the uppers and a rich tone for the lowers. Crisp white or grey can also make a difference and keep the tone light and airy. You can hire a professional or have a DIY project. If you are painting the cabinets yourself, do your research to make sure that you are using the right paint, so they look amazing.
Hardware upgrade
Cabinet hardware and fixtures are the jewelry of your kitchen. They can add a little pizzazz and glam to any kitchen style. You can mix metals in your kitchen – perhaps ebony handles and brass lighting. Go with something that is beautiful yet functional.
Countertops
Countertops are always a conversation piece. Do you use granite, quartz or even soapstone? A large visual part of your kitchen is the countertops, so choose the design and type carefully. If you can’t afford stone-type countertops, there are some man-made materials that are also lovely. If your kitchen is on the small side, try to get a remnant from the manufacturer or supply company.
Add some splash!
If you want to add a bit of colour to your kitchen, you can add a new backsplash to help renovate your space. With so many colours and patterns to decide from, it can make a big impact on your kitchen. If your budget is smaller, there are some peel-and-stick patterns that can be better on your pocketbook.
Don’t forget the lighting!
Nothing has a more significant impact on your kitchen than the lighting. Swap out your current fixtures with recessed lighting or add some drama with larger fixtures over your kitchen island. Add some under-counter lighting to add moodiness to the kitchen.
We hope that you find these tips helpful if your kitchen needs a bit of a refresh! Remember a kitchen can often make or break the sale of your home. Your kitchen can give you approximately a 70% return on investment, so it is one area of the house you want to make sure looks clean and modern.
Let us know how we can help! We have lots of ideas on what can make your home shine above the competition when you are looking to sell.