Sunday, August 5, 2012

Some Easy Kitchen Remodeling Tips

By Anthony Green


One of the ways to add enjoyment and value to your home is kitchen remodeling. To make a stylish statement you can replace the countertop with a more sparkling one. There is a range of countertop materials you can choose from, depending on the re cover area expanse and the amount of money to be spent. When looking to achieve a sophisticated look that is also durable granite is the way to go.

The other tip is to spruce up the cabinets both on the inside and outside. This can be done either by replacing, re-facing or refinishing them. For wood or laminated cabinets that are well built it would be more cost effective to just refinish them. First check that the work wont involve sanding thin cabinet veneers before you start refinishing then you can start working on the insides.

Letting in some light should be your next agenda. This can be done by including a combination of day lighting and energy smart fixtures. Recessed fixtures, rope and track lighting put area of work in the spotlight. A tubular skylight can be used to add sunlight in places where its hard for it to reach. Use a greenhouse windows to replace sink windows and add extra illumination.

Once a new floor has been installed, the space will be completely transformed and freshened up. When choosing which flooring to go with, it is advisable to go for the laminate because it comes in many styles and formats, it can be easily installed, cleaned and maintained, its affordable and quite resistant to moisture. You can also opt to use vinyl tiles incase you want to create subtle and dramatic effects and you can install them all by yourself.

The next stop is the sink area. Here you should consider replacing the faucet with more current appliances that are up to date for instance water sense models. The advantage of using these is they help you minimize you water usage by thirty percent reducing the bill too. Extra saving is still possible courtesy of Energy Star appliances. Appliance finishing and color coordination should be done avoiding strong colors.

New coverings or fresh paint work should properly conclude the kitchen remodeling. Select coverings with fresh clean colors and simple patterns leaving the window undressed. Edit wall decor together with the countertop to enhance the open look thus creating a clear path culinary enlightenment.




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