To make an old kitchen new is easy and affordable and may increase the value of your home. Hassle-free projects such as cabinet refacing and new hardware can do wonders to freshen up even the most outdated kitchens without having to deal with costly and invasive renovations. It is just like giving your kitchen a facelift; new handles and hinges, beautiful wood veneers for your cabinets and your budding kitchen will be in full bloom.
But if a redesign is in order it is still more cost effective to reuse, redistribute and reface your current cabinets. Nothing is wasted and what you will have with your newly redesigned kitchen is attaining the insurmountable efficiency of a well organized space. By raising, lowering, relocating, and cabinet refacing you can create not only the perfect use for your particular needs but also redefine the entire image of your kitchen.
Kitchen cabinet refacing and replacing squeaky and oxidized hardware are the two main components of a well groomed kitchen. Light touches everything in your kitchen so your next move is to improve it. By adding open lighting or track lighting you can enhance the visual appeal of your newly refaced cabinetry.
Another easy way to create the look without the costly renovation is to add color. Whether you are game for a new color on your walls is up to you but a quick pick-me-up paint job requires very little; just a pint of paint that suites the primary color and a few wads of newspaper or a sponge. Dip your newspaper or sponge into the paint and blot before you begin. Then apply the new color to your walls in spurts to create an overall texture while allowing the primary color to shine through. This will give your walls depth and add a spunky background for your refaced cabinets.
As for window treatments, they are the easiest way to bring in color to your kitchen and make a wonderful duet with updated cabinet and drawer faces, especially when using something you already have in your home. Unused linens and handkerchiefs make incredible and simple window treatments. A table runner becomes an interesting window panel with a simple seam or fabric glue. Houseplants also give your refaced kitchen pizzazz and the added benefit of color.
