| The kitchen is often considered the heart of the | | | | Instead of installing brand new cabinets (which can be |
| home, the room in which we often entertain and | | | | very costly), try resurfacing the ones you already |
| friends and family seem to naturally congregate. So | | | | have to give them a whole new look (and possibly |
| who doesn't want a gorgeous, warm, and inviting | | | | color). Another option is to refinish the cabinet boxes |
| kitchen? If your kitchen is in need of updating, you | | | | (which can be hired out) and adding new doors and |
| don't have to break the bank to achieve the look | | | | drawers. To keep things really simple, you can also |
| and feel you want. With just a few minor cosmetic | | | | just repaint them. |
| changes, you can have the kitchen you've always | | | | Hardware Update |
| dreamed of, for a lot less than you think. | | | | Try a few cosmetic changes, such as replacing |
| Color Transformation | | | | drawer and cabinet handles with new, updated ones. |
| Repainting your kitchen is hands-down one of the | | | | For a few hundred dollars, you can replace the |
| easiest, least expensive, and sure-fire ways to | | | | kitchen sink and the faucet (my personal favorite is |
| completely transform your kitchen. Choose a color | | | | Grohe faucets) and swap out old doorknobs with |
| that is warm and bright if you want a cozy and | | | | new ones. |
| inviting kitchen or more cool tones if you want a | | | | Appliance Swap |
| modern and contemporary look. If you are not sure | | | | Old appliances can make any kitchen look outdated |
| on the color, many paint retailers now offer paint | | | | and passé. Breathe new life into your kitchen |
| samples, which allow you to try a color before | | | | with new appliances in black or stainless steel. If new |
| making a decision. | | | | appliances aren't exactly in your budget, many |
| Light it Up | | | | manufacturers can replace old doors or face panels |
| Replace your boring lights with more eye-catching | | | | with new ones for a fraction of the cost. |
| fixtures; try sleek recessed lights or a striking | | | | Adorn |
| chandelier. Visit a home improvement store such as | | | | New decorations will complete the look and feel of |
| Home Depot or Lowe's, who offer a wide array of | | | | your kitchen. New window treatments, wall |
| attractive lighting fixtures at relatively inexpensive | | | | décor, and kitchen accessories will add all the |
| prices. | | | | finishing touches you need. |
| Cabinet Makeover | | | | |