Kitchen Remodeling on a Budget

Kitchen remodeling on a budget can help you freshen up your space and still be fiscally responsible. Remodeling a kitchen can cost tens of thousands of dollars. With the economy being the way it is, you may not be able to borrow the money. You might just want to spruce up your kitchen. It's essential to make kitchen improvements if you are planning to sell your home for top dollar. Here are simple ways to change your kitchen on a budget.

The first step to kitchen remodeling on a budget is free; you just have to remove dated elements. You'll even be able to get your spouse in on the act when you mention the word demolition. You might feel like you have to totally gut your kitchen. Try removing that 80s country wallpaper first so you can properly assess if anything is salvageable.

Make your home feel more modern by opening it up; take down cabinets. Older homes tend to have closed in kitchens. Take down the upper cabinets between the kitchen & the breakfast nook or dining room. If you need more storage, add modern floating shelves to display your glassware. Include one expensive piece in your remodel. This will give the room a wow factor, such as a stainless steel range hood.

Don't forget the lighting. This includes adding a light over the kitchen island & switching out the traditional fixtures. High end kitchens have lighting under the cabinets to really make everything sparkle.

Make a big impact with a theme. A kitchen with white walls, white appliances, white cabinets and neutral countertops is just begging for a theme. This will make your kitchen remodel feel complete. It’s has the biggest impact in the project but it’s also one of the least expensive projects to complete. A white kitchen could feel vintage, modern, or country depending on how you accent it.

You can do kitchen remodeling on a budget and still get high end surfaces. Solid surface granite countertops can cost thousands of dollars. Look for granite tiles which will save you a lot of money. Place these tiles close together with a small grout line in a matching color. Use high end paint finishes. Distress the edges of your cabinets or try a glaze treatment. You can often find paint for less money in the "opps" section. This is where people have brought back the paint colors that didn't work for them. It's often only $5 a gallon.