The kitchen is the heart of the home. It's where we spend many hours whipping up delectable dishes to please every palate and food plan. It's where we catch a quick morning chat over coffee and linger over dinners together in the early evening. The kitchen is the base of the home. How do you update it? With these four ways to your dream kitchen, you can.
It's also the home area that sees the most substantial usage. All that food prep – and all that eating! – has your countertops, table, floors, and appliances pulling full-time duty for hours each week. These reasons, beauty and practicality, make kitchen renovations incredibly popular among homeowners. Give your kitchen a makeover, and you'll almost feel like you've got a brand-new home.
Are you wondering how to make that happen? We've got you covered! Whether you still have an avocado-green fridge from 1978 or your kitchen looks like it sprang out of a magazine and needs a quick touch-up, we'll show you how to give it a facelift on a budget.
Here are 4 ways to bring your dream kitchen to life.
First, sit down and crunch some numbers.
With $5,000, you can spring for a fresh coat of paint, replace faucets, pick up a new light fixture, and spruce up the area with modern accessories.
With $15,000, you can buy a new appliance, replace your countertops and install new, budget-friendly cabinets.
If you plan on spending more, you can redo your entire kitchen. When determining how much to spend, recently remodeled kitchens return between 80 and 105% of their cost.
You can modernize your kitchen without cost by replacing the sink faucet, bowl, or hardware.
Brushed nickel is the most popular faucet finish, primarily due to its durability. Chrome is the least expensive finish, while brass is another long-lasting, economical choice.
If you're replacing your sink's bowl as well, there are three main styles to consider:
Farmhouse bowls are super-large and deep. However, their large size often requires a customized base cabinet for installation.
Top-mount bowls have a "drop-in" rim that keeps the sink in place. These make installation simple but create a prime area for dirt to gather.
Undermount sinks are trendy and look sleek but can take double the installation time.
Granite, quartz, and stone are the trending countertop choices. These materials are beautiful, easy to maintain, and can last for years. If you need something more budget-friendly, you might want to go with ceramic tile. It's durable, comes in almost any imaginable color, and is a fraction of the price of stone.
Another great option is laminate. It's easy to install and available in many patterns and colors. Lastly, consider going with solid wood. You can have it sanded and treated to give it an extra long life and give your kitchen a warm finish.
Are you longing for an upgrade but short on savings or cash flow? With these 4 Ways To Your Dream Kitchen, you can still have your dream kitchen. Call, click, or stop by Elevate Credit Union today to learn about our Home Improvement and Home Equity Lines of Credit.