Tag: small

Home Remodeling

A Great Kitchen at a Small Price

Laura

These days, so many of us are struggling with our bills and trying to make cutbacks. We’re often only doing the most necessary repair work on our homes, and anything that is an enhancement is being postponed for being too expensive. However, every kitchen needs a revamp from time to time, and you don’t need to spend a fortune to do it. If you’re on a limited budget you might be surprised at what you can achieve for very little.
The main feature of any kitchen of course will be the kitchen units. It will be very expensive to replace them with brand new units, but perhaps you can get a second hand kitchen that is in better condition that your current one? People are often replacing their kitchens and generally they have no use for their old one. These days many people who would previously have taken them straight to the tip are now trying to recoup a little of their costs back and are advertising them in the local paper or selling them on eBay. You could find a real bargain if you look for a second hand kitchen. Don’t forget, you could always paint it or change the handles if the kitchen isn’t entirely to your liking. If the units are solid enough you could get many more years of use out of it, at a fraction of the cost of a new fitted kitchen.
If your current kitchen is in decent condition, but simply looking a bit tatty or dated, you could think about painting the doors and replacing the handles, or replacing the doors entirely with new ones if your budget will stretch to it. Don’t dismiss painting, you can get a really nice finish, and a whole new look. I once moved into a house with a small galley kitchen. For some reason the previous owner had thought it a good idea to put in a dark oak coloured set of units. It really made the room feel small and claustrophobic. However, instead of replacing the kitchen units, I simply painted them a very pale blue. They looked amazing. They looked like new, and the room immediately felt bigger and lighter.
You can get some really nice handles too. A new set of stylish handles will change the whole look of an old fashioned kitchen.
Some clean fresh cheap floor tiles and kitchen wall tiles will also make a world of difference. If you’ve got dated patterned tiles, replacing them will give the room a crisp clean look. Plain tiles look stunning and you can pick them up very cheaply.
Paint is cheaper than paper and works well in a kitchen. Kitchens can get a lot of moisture in the air, so paper in a kitchen can soon get damp and start to peel. Paint is a much better option. It also happens to be the cheaper option.
Accessories for your kitchen needn’t cost a lot either. These days you can pick up some …

Room Additions

Easy Small Kitchen Renovation

Laura

If we compare home with plants than the kitchen is the leaf of the plants and if the leaf is not in an appropriate form then the plants will definitely expire soon. So while we plan for renovation of our home, we should think first about the renovation of the kitchen. Now let’s discuss about a small kitchen renovation. It’s easy but there are some important points those we have to always keep in mind while we going to do so.
The very first point of a small kitchen renovation is to plan a design in your mind and then draw it on paper. It means that you have to think at first what kind of kitchen you want to see after the renovation. So the planning is very important thing before doing anything.
The second part is cleaning and removing. Normally clean the kitchen if it is too dirty to work and then remove all the old and unnecessary elements of the kitchen. Then send those for repairing or purchase new essentials if possible as because it looks better.
The floor of the kitchen is a very important part of this renovation. It should be well decorated by using nice looking marvels or tiles which should be matched with your kitchen infrastructure and design.
The fourth step is to use the oil protected primer and paint for your kitchen as because it prevents the walls and the roof of the kitchen from the oil which is created in the kitchen during cooking. So, it should be of good quality and attractive.
Now the fifth and final step of a small kitchen renovation is to arrange the requirements of a good kitchen like a chimney, laminated cabinets, well-designed storage areas, nice looking containers, ingredients, and so on and those should have a good quality also etc. But one thing must be bear in mind that everything ought to be in its proper position.
So, in this way you can renovate your small kitchen into a well decorated and appealing family kitchen easily.…

Kitchen Renovation

Small Changes Can Work Wonders In Kitchen Remodeling

Laura

The choice to kitchen remodel must include allowing time for the project to be completed properly. Some planning should be incorporated into the preparation for a kitchen renovation, like decisions as to what needs replacing and the products, brands and types of materials to be used. Such planning should happen before the project gets underway. When the assignment to kitchen remodel has been clearly stated and understood, work can begin. Of course, kitchens can be remodeled for many reasons and any of the individual elements in the kitchen can be changed singly or in addition to other alterations made in the room at that time.
For instance, maybe the sink basin and faucet needs to be updated. The homeowner should consider the decor desired in the completed project. If the look is to be modern, one of the popular stainless steel sinks might work well. For a more French provincial appearance, a deep stone basin with a rustic brushed brass faucet might be both attractive and practical, enhancing the entire ambiance of the kitchen.
For a facelift, new lighting and wall color may be all that is needed, so the project will not take long to be finished. Brighter and strategically placed lights can really improve the place where food is prepared. Also, thought should be given to the balancing of color and light. Changing the paint color on one wall to match better with the appliances or in contrast to the cabinetry can make a profound difference.
Actually, color is mood altering. No matter what the transformation elements in the room are undergoing, the colors chosen are always significant. Darker colors can make the atmosphere more intimate. Neutral colors are more calming as are pastels. Light, as well as bright, colors can be exciting and add cheer.
Another thing to keep in mind when improving the kitchen, is that one modification can lead to another. It is important to stick closely to the budget established from the beginning, but that budget should allow for some additions that are needed as the work progresses. For instance, after new cabinetry is installed, it may become obvious that the window treatment originally in place no longer fits.
So, to kitchen remodel, all that is needed is to have one component changed out, but additional renovation may be more affordable and easier to achieve than the homeowner believes. Facelifts can be amazing. Still, even small projects can do wonders and greatly improve the appearance and functionality of the kitchen space.…