Tired of the same old kitchen? Need kitchen remodeling tips? Don't want to spend big bucks and deal with the headaches of a whole kitchen renovation?
With the average cost of a kitchen remodel at $30,000, try these quick and easy updates for a great kitchen remodel on a budget. Here's how . . .
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1. Add a New Gadget
No need to buy new appliances, add something fun and functional like a juicer.
2. Add Table Lamps
Put a table lamp on your dining table or on your kitchen island countertop. It changes the look and makes the room look less sterile.
3. Switch out Hardware
Replace you cabinet pulls. This can have a dramatic change. Doesn't cost much and it's easy to do. The effect can be pronounced. Click LegacyBrackets to see some really cool countertop supports.
4. Transform Your Tiles
Change the look of your backsplash with tile decals. These stick on designs can cover up outdated features on your current tiles. Check out Mibo Tile Tattoos from 2Jane.com or Zazzle.com for vintage tile stickers.
5. Mix up Seating
For a bold, exciting look, mix up your seating with cushions of different colors. You can even try 2 different styles of chairs at the same table.
The AmeriSink stainless granite sink (and probably your sink too) is made of type 304 series alloy stainless steel, featuring the highest quality 18/10 chrome-nickel formulation. It is elegant, heavy-duty, 18 gauge, hygienic (non-porous material is), rust-free, and extremely durable. The gauge is the thickness of the stainless steel. As a rule of thumb, the lower the number of the gauge, the thicker and better the stainless steel.
Clean stainless once a week. wipe the sink dry with a clean soft cloth, working with, not across, the grain; this will inhibit water spotting and mineral deposits in severe hard water conditions.
All Purpose Cleaner, Kitchen Cleaner, Formula 409 (follow the directions on the product) are products available in hardware and grocery stores that can be used every day to protect, polish and clean your stainless steel sink. Granite Care Products include stainless cleaners.
WHAT NOT TO DO: . . . Read more stainless steel sink care.
As a granite countertop fabricator and installer, I was approached by Angie's List but it wasn't for a paid listing. When dealing with contractors of any kind, quality referrals are your best way to avoid the frustration and hassle. And it's why you should consider a referral source like Angie's List to help you find any kind of contractor, not just granite fabricators and installers.
Angie's List has been around for over a decade and contractors cannot pay to be listed or referred. Even though I've been in the building trades for years, I use Angie's List myself, everything from car repair to medical providers. See if they offer the free trial in your area. If not, be sure to use the 25% off Angie's Promo Coupon - use code SAVE25 For a cheap kitchen remodel done right, it's a must.
Scott de la Vega, Legacy Stoneworks
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Check out single serve coffee makers for your new kitchen. The Dolce Gusto Circolo and the line of Keurig Coffee Makers which offer a reusable coffee filter. Use your own coffee instead of spending on all those k-cups.
For more kitchen remodeling help, see Budget Shrinking Kitchen Remodel Ideas and Galley Kitchen Design Ideas.
Make Your Kitchen New Again On A Budget
8 New Kitchen Remodeling Tips
6. Hang Mirrors
Hanging a mirror will add extra light and open up your kitchen.
7. Refresh Your Cabinets
Try painting the inside of your cabinets a complimentary color. You can then remove the doors or replace some with glass fronts.
8. Suspend Pots and Pans
Free up space in your cabinets while adding style and accessibility to your pots and pans by suspending a pot rack.
Quartz countertops are the "hot" item for kitchens again this year. But what about good ole natural stone and granite countertops? Before you choose quartz counters, be sure to consider the differences.
Our company fabricates and provides both quartz tops and granite tops, so we do not have a vested interest in one over the other. (Now if you say you're considering Formica tops, I'll be biased). Quartz Countertops Vs Granite will help you decide.
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