It’s that time of year again. The holiday season is upon us, and by this time, our wallets generally tell the story of fun times. For some of us, a little too much fun. We have spent our savings freely, for it is the time for spreading the holiday spirit among our friends, families, and the communities in which we live. But, what about the homes we live in? Are we giving thought to getting the house in shape for all the guests that will be stopping by this holiday season? If so, we have got a present for you. Here are 5 affordable kitchen remodeling ideas to help you get ready for your holiday party:
Deep Cleaning Before Kitchen Remodeling
Before you get started with any remodeling projects, why not give your kitchen a deep cleaning. This will allow you to really assess pain points. Who knows, after a deep cleaning everything may look top notch. Clean the cabinets inside and out, and don’t forget the tops. Clean every single floor board, and refinish the floors if need be. Introduce those appliances to wire brush. The lighting fixtures, the walls, the countertops, the sinks. Clean like you’ve never cleaned before. Stand back and admire before deciding what aspects of your kitchen could really use an update.
Paint, Of Course
Of course a fresh coat of paint on the walls and ceilings of your kitchen will brighten up the room a bit, possibly a whole lot. If your walls and ceiling are showing signs of age, painting can be a really great way to make a dramatic change, and for the most part, it is a very budget friendly project. Keep the same color, or change it up. If you’re really feeling daring, use paint in creative ways. Paint some soft contrasting stripes, or use stencils to paint in a fun and stylish pattern. You can always paint over it doesn’t turn out the way you imagined.
Give Your Cabinets A Makeover
One of the most effective ways to update your kitchen on a budget is to makeover your cabinets. You don’t have to replace your current cabinets to dramatically change the style, form and function of your kitchen’s storage space. You can sand and refinish the existing wood cabinets. A couple coats of stain, or paint even, will produce a great new look. Remove cabinet doors for an open and airy look that shows off a fancy set of flatware, or cut out wood panels of existing cabinet doors and replace with glass inserts for a completely updated look. One of the simplest and most effective updates you can make is changing cabinet hardware. Cheap and easy, new cabinet knobs and drawer handles can really make a big statement.
Improve The Lighting
A well lit room is going to improve both the sight lines and the function of kitchen. Overhead lighting that completely washes the room in soft white light can really help bring out the current design elements of your kitchen. Placing task lighting to provide focused light in high use areas is also a great way to functionally use light to improve your space. And, dress it up a bit. Great looking light fixtures can really make a statement while improving the lighting in the room at the same time.
Jazz Up The Backsplash
Set off your cabinets and countertops with a slick new look for your backsplash. Tile, paint, or wallpaper, a new backsplash can have a wonderful effect on your kitchen’s visual aesthetic. While tile backsplashes are going to be a little costlier, overall, it’s still an affordable update. Look at other materials like glass, porcelain and ceramic to cut costs, and still get a great new look. Paint and wallpaper are also great options that can produce a stylish and dramatic design element in your kitchen.
A New Sink and Faucet
There are a whole lot of options when it comes to sinks and faucets. Speaking of holes, be sure to look for sinks that fit with your current plumbing to reduce the amount of labor necessary to install a new sink and faucet fixture. When considering upgrading your current sink and faucet, be sure to consider how you use the sink and faucet to begin with. Function is as important as style here, and to be honest, somehow when you buy a functional sink, it just seems to naturally fit aesthetically. Of course, this always isn’t true. Fortunately for us, there are many great options to choose from that are both stylish and functional.
Well, there you have it, 5 very affordable and easy updates to your kitchen. These make for perfect projects around the holidays, and are a great way to get your home in shape before the holiday guests come over for egg nog. Budget Construction Company can help with all your residential construction and kitchen remodeling projects. No project is too small for our team of home remodeling experts. If you want some help with your kitchen remodeling projects this holiday season, be sure to give us a call. We’re happy to help!
