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A Mini Makeover For Your Kitchen

A Mini Makeover For Your Kitchen

Do you cringe at the very thought of the money you’ll shell out to an entire kitchen remodel?

According to a recent survey in Remodeling magazine, the average price of a major kitchen remodel in the Sacramento, Calif., area is estimated to cost more than $67,000—with a resale value of just over $50,000. That’s a lot of cabbage. Add the fact that homeowners NOT in the construction or building industries can underestimate the makeover’s cost by as much as 40 percent, the total price tag can quickly spiral out of hand.

One of the newest trends in home remodeling is the mini-remodel—moving away from the full treatment and keeping the focus on separate updates one at a time. So, instead of gutting your entire kitchen and starting from scratch, consider the smaller projects that can rejuvenate this living space without breaking the bank—or your spirit.

Faucet

This is arguably your home’s most used plumbing fixture and updating it can yield wonders for the entire kitchen. Today’s kitchen faucets are efficient, hard working and durable. A pull-out faucet simplifies prep and clean-up, hot and cold dispensers provide instantaneous water and a bar faucet gives you an additional option.

Sink

This might be the most involved exchange of all the simple kitchen updates. Once you’ve chosen your new kitchen sink, you’ll have to surrender your kitchen counter for a day or two. But that’s it.

While your head’s in the sink, what about the garbage disposal? While some households actually function without one, installing one simplifies post-meal clean-up.

Lighting

Talk about a change of scenery. An updated light or lighting system can change the way you see your kitchen—literally.

From an ENERGY Star-rated ceiling fixture and track lighting to a mini chandelier or pendant lighting over the kitchen table, never underestimate the power of proper lighting anywhere in your home—particularly in the kitchen.

Cabinets and cabinet hardware

Let’s not forget about your home’s smallest doors. Kitchen cabinets are essential for storage, and swapping new hardware for old can give your entire kitchen a new look.

This is the simplest of all the kitchen updates. Just unscrew the old cabinet pull or knob and replace it with the new one. ‘Nuff said.

The kitchen remodel doesn’t have to be a daunting event. Sure, improvements like hauling in a new fridge or installing a new stovetop and range can be game changers, but these more significant updates require more planning and cost. Even a small update can work wonders for your home’s favorite meeting place and most popular room.

Until next time, Happy Home Improving!

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