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Consider painting only the island a color taken from the countertop specs. It seems too dark with the flooring and the room. And consider changing the wall color same as island color for cohesiveness. Update hardware on the perimeter cabinets and it will be lovely!
What were the floors? The pics above are a great testament to why one should not paint cabinets. The painted looks so flat and fake. All the richness gone. I would look for new counters and leave the cabinetry alone.
I like the green that Emily has selected in her rendition but will suggest that you also paint the island the same color as the rest of the cabinetry. That will help eliminate the difference between cabinetry and flooring altogether.
Suggest picking up on the rusty shade in the granite and along with copper lightening, the kitchen will feel more cohesive.
We had bedroom carpet changed to hardwood. To save money we removed the carpet and baseboards. Had the installer bring the new baseboards and 3/4 round trim ahead of the job so I could paint all of it beforehand. Much easier to do this way instead of crawling on the floor.
The best way to save money is to focus on cosmetic changes and keep the existing layout wherever possible. A fresh coat of paint, affordable flooring, and updated cabinet handles can make a big difference without a huge investment.
DIY painting and simple installations can also help reduce labor costs. However, I wouldn’t cut corners on plumbing, electrical work, or flooring preparation, as fixing those issues later can be much more expensive. Get a few quotes and set aside some extra money for unexpected expenses.
As mentioned, you have a broad list/ Good to avoid duplications. The necessary step is to break it down into the seperate jobs. Then determine the materials needed. Look at each material to determine proper removal of the old and then the correct quality installation of the upgrade. When you are knowledgeable about the installation, you van evaluate after a little practice whether you need assistance for that one segment. This learning and tryout always pays you back if you decide on hiring someone. You can be much better at determining capabilities of workers.
I use white vinegar in both the bleach and softener dispensers in the washing machine. Nothing extra in the dryer needed, provided clothes are removed when done.
@jaxo, I disassembled a couple dryers recently for clean-up and a bit of repair and have an observation on dryer sheets. Both the same brand/model (Fisher & Paykel topload dryer). One I bought new in 2004, had been used by my mother (machine A) for several years until my sister moved in w/mom and brought her machines. The other (machine B) I bought used in 2018 (it was disassembled and cleaned up at that time) and have been using it since loaning the other to mom.
The observation is that machine B was/is impressively clean. Zero lint/residue on the blower wheel and exhaust path. A bit of lint accumulation, as expected, in the filter area, but easily cleared.
Machine A had a sticky residue throughout the airflow path and notably more lint accumulation, that called for complete disassembly and washing all the parts.
Mom uses dryer sheets.
I don't.
Great question, and the fact that you already have a cleaning routine puts you ahead of most people! The buildup concern is real: liquid softener leaves a waxy coating that can clog the dispenser drawer and coat the dryer's moisture sensor bars, which is exactly why loads start taking longer to dry over time.
A couple of things that have worked well in my experience: run the tub clean cycle with hot water monthly rather than waiting for the reminder light, and wipe the dryer's sensor bars (the two metal strips inside the drum) with a little rubbing alcohol every few months — that one trick fixed my dryer running forever on sensor dry. If you like the softness, try halving the softener dose or swapping it for plain white vinegar in the rinse cycle; you still get soft towels without the gunk. With your maintenance habits, those machines should stay happy for years!
I would lighten your trim color and include it on the trim on the roofline. I hae used Ben Moore Boothsbay Gray in the rendering. Keep your door color as a nice contrast to the siding and new trim color. Move the eagle to your portico front. Doing cursive house numbers would fall in the line with the eagle as well. For some wow I would use some thin brick on your porch and steps and if you can continue it down your entire walkway. Plant some spiral topiaries on either side of the railing and plant your beds with the intention of them being mature and larger at year 3-4.
I would choose Ikeas Sinarp in Oak. Bring overhead lighting in. If you can remove the angled wall a small island
if you cant remove the wall