Have you ever seen those bedroom makeover TV shows? It’s always interesting to watch the makeover process, especially if you see the big difference before and after. You get a lot of ideas and inspiration from watching it. However, most focus on making a big change or redecorating bedrooms, dining rooms and living rooms but not the kitchen. They say kitchen makeovers are mostly expensive and that’s probably why it’s not considered a home improvement project.
If you’re going to think that way, then maybe you’ll be forever tied to your old kitchen. Yes, there is a way to have your own kitchen makeover without hurting your wallet. How? Find out about the different kitchen makeover ideas below.
cabinet makeover
Some kitchen cabinets are sturdy and durable, so you won’t need to replace them with a new one. You just have to change the design or color to give it a fresher air. Listed below are some of the things you can do so cheaply.
1. You can change your cabinet hardware by replacing old pulls, cabinet door knobs, and worn hinges. Just make sure the new ones fit into the holes.
2. Sometimes paint ages and casts a shadow on a room. You can repaint your old cabinets to brighten or liven up your kitchen.
3. Renovating old cabinets to make them look new is also a viable and inexpensive option.
4. You can change your cabinet door panels with decorative infill. For this type of infill panel, there are many options including glass (tinted, tinted, etched) and metal (perforated or stainless steel).
5. Some people also add wood trim that accentuates cabinet fronts.
Renovation of appliances
Your kitchen has a large number of appliances that are still in good condition and just need rejuvenation.
Here are some tips for you to think about.
1. Instead of replacing your refrigerators and dishwashers with a new one, you can repair it.
2. The fact that some of your appliances have lost their shine means that they should be thrown out. Repaint it and voila, it will bring back that classy look.
floor makeover
1. Do some finishing on your old or existing hardwood floor to create a new look. You can also dye it a different color or maybe add borders.
2. For stone floors, just polish it to restore the shine it had.
3. For floors that have a solid, flat character, you can cover them with linoleum or topcoat them with primer and paint.
countertops
Spice up your countertops and that is sure to enhance the character of your kitchen.
1. Do a little resurfacing by removing the old laminate from your countertop and putting on a new one.
2. Complement your laminate countertop with molding around the front edge.
3. Insert or change your backsplash with options like glass, metal, ceramic, or laminate tile.