Updating Your Kitchen on a Budget

I don't know about you but I seem to spend most of my family time in the kitchen. Whether its cooking, eating, or just hanging out your kitchen is a huge focal point of your home. So, why not make it look its best whether you're thinking of selling or just wanting to update it for your own pleasure. Below are a few thrifty soltutions or suggestions that could make a big difference in your kitchen's aesthetic appeal.

1. Add space an light by removing a wall. Instead of shelling out thousands of dollars to build additional floor space for a cramped kitchen, replace the partition walls with a single supporting beam. For more light add a skylight or a garden window

2. Don't move the plumbing. By working around where your appliances already stand, you could potentially save you thousands in having to re-route gas and electricity lines.

3. Unclutter the countertops. Limited counterspace doesn't mean limited workspace. Mounting appliances such as a mixer or food processor on a heavy duty appliance lift can keep the clutter to a minimum yet still be very accessible. The bracket which only costs $90 creates an instant workstation.

4. Buy ready to assemble cabinets. Companies such as CabParts and Drawer Box Specialists lets you order and install yourself with careful planning and precise measurements, but the payoff is major savings.

5. Consider a variety of countertop materials. Shop around, for budget conscious buyers you might want to consider 3/4 inch thick granite vs. 1 1/4. Also mixing the countertop materials where certain sections have granite while others use butcher block countertop is an easy, cost effective, and popular way of updating and adding different textures to your kitchen.

We help our clients with remodeling ideas from kitchens, to decks, to full story additions. We work with qualified contractors that we trust and provide great service. For a list of reputable contractors we use on a consistent basis and feel comfortable enough to recommend to our friends and clients, please visit our website at www.HousingSD.com under the Resources section. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. The Nathan-CrudoGroup is always here to help and secure your future investment.

Alida CrudoAscent Real Estate
619-990-2365
acrudo@ascentrealestate.net
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