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October 28, 2010

5 Do It Yourself Kitchen Remodels

Kitchen remodeling can be an expensive and time-consuming task. It's not unusual for costs to go up as you move forward with the project.

There are ways to save on costs. With a few touches you might not have thought of, you can change the look of your kitchen for a fraction of the cost of a remodel.

if you follow these five suggestions, your kitchen can feel like new without getting too far out of your budget.

Painting. Painting can seriously alter the look of your kitchen. The right choice of color will freshen up the look and give the illusion of a bigger room.

Tiles are always great. Tiles can change the look of your kitchen and modernize it if it seems outdated. Using tiles as a back splash on the wall or covering your floor with them can give your kitchen the appearance of a major renovation even when you didn't have to call in the professionals.

Cabinets. Replacing your cabinets can be costly. Painting the cabinets you have, and replacing the hardware, can make them look like new.

If you need more cabinet space, then unfinished ones can be great to replace the old ones. This will give you the opportunity of finishing them later and to customize what color and style they will be.

Lights can brighten up your kitchen. A different light fixture can give your kitchen a very different look. Try going with an elegant light fixture or even an exotic looking ceiling fan/light fixture to breathe life into your remodeling project.

New Appliances. While a bit costly, new appliances are still more affordable than a major remodel. Plus, if you update your kitchen with energy-saving appliances, you'll get your money back over time. Changing to stainless steel, or radically changing from black to white, can strongly alter the look of the room.

None of your friends will even realize the new kitchen is not the work of a professional team. The eyes of your visitors are drawn to the changes you made in your kitchen, so your friends and family aren't likely to notice that you didn't fully change things out unless you choose to tell them.

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categories: Kitchen Improvements,Remodeling,Home Improvement,Home Repair,Home and Family

Filed under kitchen remodeling by Brian Brasswell

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