That's what we all want in the end anyway! A great looking home that feels comfortable and smells inviting, with a little extra change in our pockets. It's really not too much to ask for.
The secret to most home remodels is the finishing touches. If the paint looks even and not smudged, if the trim has been caulked and painted and the fixtures are modern instead of dated, your finished product will be just that....Finished!
If you've been staring at your kitchen with discontent in your eyes and a sledge hammer in your hand, take a breath, put down the hammer and read this blog. It might spark a little bit of patience, creativity and excitement, instead of a "Hulk Smash" mood while possibly saving you some greenbacks!
•Reinvent your 1980's style cabinetry by repainting or refinishing them! This is a fairly simple project that doesn't need the expertise of Bob Villa. Updating with a fresh coat of paint in a warm inviting tone will help reinvent the entire feel in the kitchen. Update the hardware on the doors as well. Change out the older pulls, knobs and hinges with a more modern style- there are thousands out there, so go with something simple with a modern finish.
•If you have an island or a bar in your eat-in kitchen, try to add some pendant lighting. It will accent the area as well as offer more light and with all the designs and colors that is available for pendant lighting, you'll have plenty of options for colors and styles.
•One of a kind crayon drawings are precious and priceless. But it might be necessary to replace them with a framed vintage print. You can choose from different styles, usually under $10 at craft stores. But if the the crayon masterpieces really are too precious to put away, try framing them with a funky frame and make it a focal point in the kitchen.
•Instead of replacing your entire kitchen counter space, maybe replacing a well used portion of it with butcher block is an option. Butcher block is a timeless utilitarian piece that most chefs find indispensable. Show off your style and culinary genius with this idea!
•If your kitchen is the size of a Volkswagon Beetle, or smaller, you probably don't have a lot of room to move around, let alone options on reinventing the style. To create a more spacious and airy feel to a cramped kitchen, remove the doors from the upper cabinets. Paint the inside a light clean color to draw in light and give a finished look. Also, add semi sheer fabric shades. They still allow light and add some color to the space as well.
•Under cabinet lighting! This will change the whole look of your kitchen. It adds a diffused light which will draw colors from the other features.
All of these DIY projects are relatively inexpensive and can dramatically change the look and feel of your kitchen. Try researching how-to videos and ask the associates at your hardware store for more insider tips and methods! Good Luck!
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