Low-Cost Kitchen Redos!

So you've been shopping and shopping and looking at houses and at this point, you can't remember the first house you looked at, right?  We've all been there!  If you're going to the spend the money and commit to buying a house, you want it to be something you love!
But what do you do when one house has the living room and bedroom you love, but another has the kitchen you really want?  You can't just mesh them together, and you don't have time to build it.  How about considering a low cost kitchen redo?  You might get closer to what you really want, and it's relatively inexpensive to "make it yours!"

Kitchens are one of the features buyers compare most closely when they're shopping for a home.  

Replacing cabinet hardware, such as handles, knobs and hinges are a quick, DIY way to enhance kitchen space.  According to HouseLogic.com, an average kitchen is 200 square feet with 30 linear feet of cabinetry, which equates to about 40 handles and knobs.  Averaging between $2 and $20 per knob or pull, you can budget $80-$800 for this enhancement.  *Don't forget to check surplus stores, Habitat for Humanity stores and bargain websites!
Redo-ing your cabinets is like a facelift for your kitchen!  Done right, painting or refinishing the existing cabinets can cost less than $200 and leave you with a brand new kitchen!

Faucets come in every shape, style, color, and theme you could imagine to include a plethora of options for height, spouts, hoses, and folding necks.  Quality faucets start around $200 and can be a quick project that will completely change the look of your kitchen!
How about undercabinet lighting?  LED undercabinet light can have a dramatic effect for about $40.  But if you're in the lighting aisle at Lowe's, check out your other options- different types of light cast different shades and can transform your kitchen.

Typically, buyers will choose functionality over elaborate decoration.  Practical storage in the kitchen will go a long way.  Over-the door hooks, baskets in the pantry, slide shelves in the cabinets, drawer organizers, wine racks and wall hooks for pots and pans will add appeal, usually for less than $100.
Granite countertops are not always a necessary upgrade!  Laminate can mimic the contemporary look of granite at a significant discount.  On average, the cost for 30 linear feet of laminate countertop is around $1,575; the same space in granite would be close to $2,500.

If you're interested in buying or selling, I would love to talk to you about your options.  And if you would like more cheap DIY ideas to enhance the look of your home, give me a call!  I would love to chat with you about it over coffee!  I LOVE projects!