Home improvement projects can be costly; however, they can add significant value to your property.
Home renovation can be daunting, so the key to successful home improvement projects is carefully planning and sticking to a budget. This is especially essential if working with contractors. Be realistic about the timeline and costs involved with your renovation, setting aside 20% extra in case they exceed estimates.
1. Upgrade Your Kitchen Cabinets
Your kitchen cabinets can have an enormous effect on the aesthetics of the entire space, and outdated ones can easily become eyesores. There are numerous cost-effective methods available for updating outdated cabinets without breaking the bank.
One option for revamping cabinetry is repainting. Fresh paint can instantly modernize any set of cabinets.
Trimming cabinets is another effective way to upgrade them and give your kitchen an upgraded and customized feel. From crown molding and scribe molding, to toe kick trim – decorative touches like this add a personal touch that gives it that finished touch.
2. Add a Decorative Backsplash
Attractively updating your kitchen without breaking the bank can be done with an inexpensive backsplash installation. Home improvement stores carry various mosaic tile sheets with unique designs at only a few dollars per square foot.
Paint can also make for an economical backsplash solution; using stencils to achieve exact replicas of high-end tiles at a fraction of their cost is one way.
3. Add a Modern Pendant Light
Modern ceiling lighting adds a stylish touch to a home without taking up valuable floor or surface space. Consider adding multi-directional pendant lights in the kitchen, bedroom, living area or entryway for an eye-catching visual treat and added light source.
These fixtures typically boast sleek lines and minimalist designs, fitting seamlessly with contemporary decor. There’s something available to meet every need – shapes and sizes vary according to taste!
Pendant lights used over kitchen countertops or islands should feature designs that make use of as much of the ceiling height as possible, for instance on an 8-foot ceiling, the fixture should hang 12-20 inches below the top of the kitchen island.
4. Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets
Painting cabinets professionally can have an enormously transformative effect on the look and feel of your kitchen, but can be an expensive endeavor.
Save yourself time and money by doing it yourself. To prepare, remove all hardware from each door or drawer separately before putting them into plastic bags with labels attached – this will help ensure no mixing up when reassembling them!
Crackling glaze gives your cabinets an aged appearance and is the perfect finishing touch if you want to give your cabinets an eye-catching decorative feature.
5. Add a New Countertop
If your countertops are outdated or otherwise in poor condition, now may be an opportune time to consider replacing them. Although this is a major undertaking, replacing your countertops is actually relatively affordable and can have a dramatic effect on both aesthetics and functionality in your home.
Laminate countertops are an affordable way to upgrade the look and functionality of kitchens on a tight budget. Their many styles mimic wood or stone surfaces at a fraction of the cost; however, care must be taken in maintaining their look.
7. Add a New Sink Faucet
Installation of a new sink faucet can add both style and function to your kitchen, without incurring professional plumbing costs.
Doing it yourself with some basic tools and supplies is entirely possible. Start by turning off the water supply valve beneath your sink, disconnecting hot and cold water hoses, and using a towel as needed to absorb leakage of any type. Drain any old faucets prior to beginning this task.
9. Add a New Sink Faucet
Installing a new kitchen faucet can improve the aesthetics and save money at once. Most preassembled models include water supply hoses so you don’t have to purchase those separately.
Replacing a faucet can be an easy DIY project for homeowners who have experience working around plumbing fixtures. A basin wrench and pliers will come in handy; make sure that before beginning this task you remove and clean off your old one to reduce leaks in your sink surface before beginning this task.