Thursday, 24 December 2009

How To Renovate Kitchens Inexpensively

By Milrika Ekilski

Although you may have had some renovating plans, the recession may have changed your mind, as it did to many others. But, they don't necessarily have to be killed off. Instead, it is possible to renovate kitchens effectively and inexpensively and still leave you happy with the results.

If your cabinets are looking slightly off, applying a new color by painting them can really change the whole look of your room. Go step further and change the hardware as well. There are gorgeous and affordable pulls and handles that will look incredible against newly painted cabinets. You can also go a step further and use molding on the edges of cabinets.

In any kitchen, the backsplash attracts the eye. And, when it's old or dated, it can really put a damper on the whole room. The fact is that patterns on ceramic tiles quickly become outdated. So, you can change them yourself.

The fact is, if you take on the job yourself, depending on the material you choose, it should not cost you more than two or $300. Your other option is just to paint over them. It is easy to do, and the results are rewarding.

In order to have a real impact, he should focus on the lighting. You certainly have many choices when it comes to lighting and styles of the fixtures. For one thing, you would definitely benefit from installing lighting that is mounted under the cabinets. It will really help you when preparing meals, but it will also look incredible.

Changing your ceiling fixture is also recommended. There are many finishes to choose from. Try to stick with a finish that is already in the room. This will certainly make a huge difference to your kitchen. It's unfortunate that many consumers don't know how important lighting is in any room.

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