Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Update Your Kitchen for Less

A full kitchen renovation can cost you thousands of dollars and months of time, but an older kitchen can bring down the mood of your home and even reduce its value. Updating your kitchen does not have to mean gutting and rebuilding it from scratch, however, because you can choose a couple of features to change and make a huge impact. Some relatively cheap and easy kitchen updates include a new paint job for the walls or cabinets, a change in lighting and accessories which fit your lifestyle and the seasons.
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Paint With Purpose
A new paint job in your kitchen can mean painting the walls, cabinets or just a feature wall to add new colors to your space. This can brighten up a dark kitchen, cover the wear and tear of your space and even highlight your favorite artwork or family photos. When it comes to painting kitchen cabinets, a new stain or paint color can look like you got new cabinets for a fraction of the cost. You can even find professional painting services to help you chose the right finish and hardware as well as do the job right. This can help save you time and the cost of buying your own equipment, it can also give you more confidence in the quality of the work.

Add Lighting

Another area to add lighting is the kitchen pathway that leads to an outdoor patio or garden space. This way, you can form a uniform lighting system for a more thematic look. The new lighting system you install in your kitchen and the pathway should also tie together with outdoor lighting. Of course, it can be easy to change indoor lighting, but extending the lighting system involves a lot of technicalities. If you are working with a tight budget, it would be advisable to loosen up and hire someone.

 

You need a professional to conduct an outdoor lighting installation to prevent electrical dangers. The professional also ensures that the lights have maximum coverage to avoid having dark corners in the kitchen. Lighting installation should be handled with care, and professionals know how to do it best. They can also decide on the best lighting for your kitchen, which depends on the wiring.


Accessorize Seasonally
Even if your budget does not cover new paint or light fixtures, you can probably find a couple of accessories to switch out and give new form and function to your space. Replacing your stools, for example, can give you seating options better suited to how your family uses the space as well as add a pop of color. New window treatments can change the way the light flows through the kitchen and switching them during the different seasons can enhance the effect.

Getting a new look for your kitchen does not have to break the bank. You can add paint to the walls and cabinets, update the lighting fixtures and accessorize to better fit how you use the space. Even the smallest changes can add value to your home in how it looks and functions for your family.






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