Top Kitchen Renovations

Kitchens should never be more extravagant than the rest of the house. In simple terms: don’t go overboard when renovating. Kitchens need to match the style of the rest of the house, while being unique and functional. Do your research, take a good look at your home and see what your kitchen really needs. Bring in a professional to help or answer questions.

You can even make your kitchen more environmentally friendly with these five favorite kitchen renovations.

Energy-efficient Appliances

New homeowners, or even those who have lived in the house for years, want to save energy. The replacement of old, worn-out appliances with new, energy-efficient ones are not only good for the environment, but also for your health and pocket book (old appliances can often have chemicals that can be dangerous.)

There are a wide selection of these eco-friendly stoves, dishwashers, washing machines and dryers. You can easily find one to fit your budget and suit your kitchen.

Cabinets

When it comes to cabinets, many people tend to think they need to rip out everything and start over. This isn’t necessarily true.  Of course, if the cabinets are damaged you may need to tear them out, but you can always reface what is still good. Often refacing is enough for a fresh new look for your kitchen. You can save time and effort by reviving what you already have. You can still have the custom-cabinet feel with the totally new look. Pick new heights and layouts for the cabinets to fully enjoy the kitchen.

A professional refacing company like Kitchen Solvers can replace what is needed and reface cabinets. The company’s experience will prevent sagging or weakening of the cabinet structure.

New hardware often makes a cabinet look stylish and a hundred times better. Cabinets that go to the ceiling offer more storage, but if you have space above the cabinets you can use that space in other ways.

Countertops

Stone countertops, such as granite, are very much in style, and are the number one choice for many renovations. Marble and rich woods follow closely as favorite choices.

Lighting

Modernize and update the lighting in the kitchen. Add fixtures, pendants or recessed lighting to add atmosphere and sophistication. There is a large variety of energy-efficient lighting too.  You can really step up the atmosphere in the kitchen by using the correct lighting. Windows and natural light are also important for a fresh look.

Flooring

Because the kitchen is the most visited room in the home, floors take a beating. This is probably why floors make the top five kitchen renovations list. You can have the old floor removed, but sometimes new flooring can be placed right over the old stuff if it’s level. Hardwood floors are a favorite, as well as laminate tile or linoleum.  If you don’t want to get rid of your old wood floor, you can have the worn wood refinished.

These aren’t the only renovations you can do for your kitchen, but they can be the start of something new for your home. Let your kitchen make you a happy homeowner.

 

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