Updating a kitchen doesn’t have to break your bank. There are some simple things you can do to give your kitchen a clean and updated appearance.
This was a recent single family home I purchased for renovation and resell. The lower kitchen cabinets were in horrible condition from what appeared to be water leaks. The counters were the old style butcher block laminate and the floors were painted concrete.
Surprisingly, cabinet hardware is an easily overlooked feature in your bathroom or kitchen that for a little effort and a few bucks, it adds a lot of personality and character to the room instantly (see my earlier story about http://agirlcandoit.com/2010/04/21/6-quick-and-easy-tips-for-a-budget-kitchen-makeover/). The sky is the limit when it comes to choices and prices in cabinet hardware. You can find a decent variety off the shelf at your local Home Depot or Lowe’s, but you can custom order something fancier or look online at some sources below. You should easily be able to find a stylish knob or pull off the shelf for $2-5 each.
Looks are everything
A good place to start would be the style you are trying to achieve first. Contemporary, traditional, Tuscan, retro? Are there design elements in the room already that you can highlight? Something simple is always best if you are feeling indecisive about the style you want.
Ahhh Spring! Warmth, rebirth, freshen are all words that come to mind. How about applying those ideals to the heart of your home? Here a few quick and simple ways to makeover your kitchen without breaking the bank.
1) Cabinet Hardware Budget-$1.50-$5 per knob (and upwards for fancier styles)
A cabinet without hardware is sometimes like wearing your Sunday best with sneakers. Or maybe you already have cabinet hardware but they are showing their age or the finish isn’t quite in style any longer. A little knob or pull goes a long way to give your cabinets a new “pow”.
See also:
http://agirlcandoit.com/2010/04/26/cabinet-hardware-how-to-install/
http://agirlcandoit.com/2010/04/24/selecting_cabinet_hardware/
