If you've spent much time looking through magazine or home improvements stores, you might not realize that some of the best kitchen remodeling ideas are small ones. In most areas, a high-end, completely top to bottom kitchen overhaul is less likely to give you a return on your investment when you sell than a minor kitchen remodel.
But even if you're not planning to sell and not worried about the perceived value of your home, you might want to go with minor remodeling both for budget reasons and convenience. Fortunately, there are plenty of great kitchen remodeling ideas that cost less than $1000, some that cost less than $500, and some that cost less than a pizza-delivery dinner.
Kitchen Cabinets
One of the best budget kitchen remodeling ideas is cabinet refacing. Even if you have it done professionally, depending on your cabinetry and the kind of refacement you choose, you may be able to squeak it in at around $1000. If you do it yourself, it can come in at substantially less than that. Refacing involves replacing the cabinet doors but leaving the cabinet boxes intact. If the doors don't cover the entire cabinet, then you can also apply a veneer to the visible parts to match the doors. This gives you the look and feel of brand new cabinets without the expense and hassle of ripping out the old and installing new.
If you have wooden cabinets and new-looking cabinetry is on your wish list, then cabinet refinishing is an even less expensive solution. With refinishing, you leave all the existing cabinetry in place, but strip the old paint or varnish and apply new. You can go from finished wood to painted or vice versa, or just update your stain color for a new-cabinet look. If you do this yourself, you'll do a lot of sanding and manual labor, but you'll only spend from $200 to $300 dollars in most cases.
Walls
Painting is one of the most inexpensive kitchen remodeling ideas there is. From $50 to $100 dollars, depending on the paint you choose, you can have a whole new look. Painting your molding, trim and baseboards a bright white will make your wall color stand out. If your walls are while, paint the trim a different, contrasting color.
Floors
It's not easy to redo a floor, no matter what the surface, for just a few hundred dollars. But you can put down a new rug in front of the sink or the door that compliments your wall color for a fresh look. If you're planning on putting down self-stick vinyl, you may be able to remodel the floor for less than $1000, depending on the size of your kitchen.
Accessories
Change outlet and light switch covers to something that compliments the room. Finally, replace your old cabinet knobs and drawer pulls. These are inexpensive and come in a variety of colors, shapes, materials and styles. These kitchen remodeling ideas can make a difference in your kitchen without making a big difference in your wallet.
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Originally posted 2009-09-16 06:27:29. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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Replacing you cabinet doors is a great way to remodel your kitchen cheaply.
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