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How New Kitchen Cabinets Can Have a Big Impact When Remodeling Your Kitchen

August 26th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

Chicago Kitchen Remodeling

When homeowners think about sprucing up the appearance of the home, kitchen cabinets are often the first items thought about to change. Often they are changed simply because of the color or the design, but sometimes because the family needs kitchen cabinets that are more friendly to their lifestyle. Especially in older homes, some of the more classic cabinets may be too shallow to perform a useful function by holding small appliances and larger plates and dishes.

As families grow, their needs change and in a number of instances, the existing cabinetry may not be large enough to hold everything. Depending on the age of the units, they may also be deteriorating and threatening to turn into kindling during a midnight crash from the wall. Regardless of the incentive, there are designs and styles of kitchen cabinets than can better suit the needs of the homeowners.

If you are updating the cabinets that are attached to the wall, you may also consider replacing or changing the ones under the countertop. A totally redesigned kitchen may also call for getting a new countertop, but is not a necessary change if the additional expense is outside of your budget.

Your Budget as a Limiting Factor

Improving aged kitchen cabinets and installing modern ones can be a dirty and somewhat costly endeavor and if the cabinets are not falling apart, refinishing them can be very economical. The doors can be taken off for easier access and the work on them can be done in the basement or garage, away from dishes and food items. Once the project is completed, replacing the aged hardware with newer, updated hinges and handles can make a huge difference in their appearance.

At some point, someone may have painted the kitchen cabinets and while it will take work to get all the old layers of paint off, the condition of the wood may be surprisingly good. Of course, there was a period in the 1960’s when many units of kitchen cabinets were made of metal and rust may demand they be replaced with new ones. Proper care would call for them, if not in too bad a shape, to be sanded and repainted once all the aged finish is gone.

The overall appearance of the kitchen can be vastly improved by refinishing or replacing the kitchen cabinets and depending on the budget for the project, the cabinets can be repainted, refinished or replaced. Keep future projects in mind so that in the end the kitchen represents a unified color and design.

Elite Home Builders is your Chicago Kitchen Remodeling expert.

Tips for Low Cost Kitchen Renovations

January 11th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

The kitchen of a fixer upper home should get a lot of attention. Since this can be rather expensive, we’ve put together some tips for keeping the improvement low cost.

When you consider renovations in your home, there are many factors to consider. Your budget is one of the most important considerations that you will make. Some rooms will cost more to renovate than others. In fact, your kitchen renovation will be a big expense. If you are moving walls, changing plumbing, installing new cabinets and getting new appliances, you are easily looking at thousands of dollars. However, the good news is that there are things that you can do to renovate your kitchen and save money at the same time. It is possible to remodel without breaking the bank.

Take a Look at What you Have:

When you start your kitchen remodel, then first thing you will want to do when you want or need to save a lot of money is to take a good look at what you already have. Make a list of what you can use again and what really needs to be replaced. For example, if you think you would like new kitchen cabinets, but you are afraid that you will not be able to afford what you want, then consider using your existing cabinets. You can update them with a fresh coat of paint or have them refinished. Add some new hardware and you will have a like-new look at a fraction of the price. The same goes for your appliances. You may have an almond colored refrigerator and long for a stainless steel look. Did you know that it might be possible to outfit your existing appliances with a stainless overlay? This will certainly breathe new life into your kitchen renovations without spending so much money. You can get information on this by searching the web or by visiting your local home improvement store.

Look For Discounts

The next thing you will want to do is to shop for discounts. If you need new flooring, then go where you can get it for less. Wholesale stores are the perfect place to begin. These stores often carry limited quantities of items, so if you shop there regularly, you are bound to find something you love. Also, check with places such as Home Depot and Lowe’s for their specials. You may even think about applying for a store credit card when they offer a zero percent interest financing deal. If you are spending a lot of money on your project, you may very well save a lot of money by doing this.

Do it Yourself and Save Of course, another way to save a bundle on any home improvement project is to get into the do it yourself craze. Think about the projects that need to be completed. What can you do without hiring a professional? The answer might surprise you. Many renovations projects are not as difficult as they seem. You only need some information and the right tools and equipment. You can learn techniques online or by taking a couple of courses. When you cut out the middle man and do the work yourself, you will see that you will save hundreds, if not thousands of dollars.

John Bakers wrote especially for http://www.kitchen-cabinets-tips.com, a website with topics around refacing, furniture and various other ideas. You can discover his publications on new kitchens at many different sources for new kitchens information.

 

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