Kitchen Remodeling Ideas on a Budget

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If you’re looking for remodeling ideas that will give you the best return on your investment when it comes
time to sell your home (not to mention making your space more beautiful and functional in the interim)
then a kitchen overhaul is one of your best options. This common room is utilized by the entire household
and many buyers see it as a pivotal space for family togetherness. So whether you gut it and start from
scratch or opt for a cosmetic facelift, you’ll likely increase your own satisfaction with your home as well
as the resale value of your property in the process. And incredibly, you can undertake some amazing
upgrades even on a budget. Here are just a few ideas to get you started.

Let’s go from the ground up, literally, by starting with flooring. Laminates, linoleums, and faux stone
may seem like the best deal, and in many cases these options can offer not only a good price but also a
warranty of some sort (which is a good deal for kitchens, considering the number of spills that occur in
this room). However, you may also want to consider second-hand options like reclaimed hardwood or
natural stone; in many ways these may be better than going faux. For example, they can cost as little
as (or even less than) than their artificial counterparts while offering you the beautiful and desirable
products you crave. In addition, choosing these items is better for the environment because it requires no
additional manufacturing and it keeps old (but still usable) flooring out of the landfill. And P.S., reclaimed
hardwood cabinetry and stone countertops are also an option you may want to pursue to save money
while creating your gorgeous new kitchen.

So now you’ve got some ideas for the foundational pieces in your space, but what about everything else?
You’re probably not too keen on the idea of second-hand appliances. The thing is you don’t necessarily
need to replace everything in order to upgrade your space. Perhaps new flooring and countertops are
enough, or maybe re-facing (or simply painting or staining) cabinets will give you the new look you want.
And if you’ve already got a matching set of energy-star appliances, there’s no real reason to replace them.
If, however, you’re stuck with a fridge and stove that were manufactured before you were born, perhaps
you could do with something new. But how can you get these items for less? While you can certainly wait
for big holiday sales, you might not save that much. So think about frequenting sites like Craigslist. You
might be surprised at the items you find in practically perfect condition for a lot less than the price of new.

But there’s more, and when it comes to putting the finishing touches on your new kitchen you can do a lot
for a little if you adopt a DIY attitude. Believe it or not, installing a sink, fixtures, lighting, and even a tile
backsplash are all projects you can tackle on your own with a little help from a home repair guide. While
you may balk at tampering with the plumbing or installing mahogany, bamboo, or Ipe wood flooring,
there are plenty of tasks that you should be able to complete on your own, saving you tons of dough when
you decide to spruce up your kitchen space.