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julie_watsonperris

Where to start to upgrade this kitchen?

Julie Watson Perris
9 anni fa
I'm on a tight budget but hoping to update my kitchen and not sure where to start. Help!!!
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  • PRO
    Terri Weinstein Design, Inc
    9 anni fa
    HI Julie, My first question is what do you want to accomplish? Change floors? Cabinets? Layout? And second, what is your "tight" budget?

    Kitchen renovations can be quite costly, and one thing seems to impact another. For example if you change cabinets, you'll have to consider countertops which may impact backsplashes. Changing the floor may require you to move cabinetry depending on how the floor was set and if it goes under the cabinets. Please share more details.

    If you have a very small budget you might want to consider just painting the walls and changing the backsplash and perhaps the countertops, keeping the cabinets and floor. If you are going to change the lighting, you'll probably have to repaint the ceiling after it is repaired to cover any unwanted holes from either old fixtures or from installing the new ones. If it were my kitchen, I'd do your research and figure out what it's going to cost to do the things that you want to change. Save your money until you can make the changes all at once and then pounce. I know this is hard, but it's such a waste to do small changes and then have to re-do them because you're still not satisfied. Waiting is always hard, but sometimes well worth it. Then you'll have exactly what you want with no backtracking. What do you think? Clients hate when I tell them this, but it's really good advice.

    Commenti (13)

    • zazfuzzroc
      9 anni fa
      Hi, do you have any photos from houzz for inspiration? I think possibly change your lighting? Maybe your knobs/pulls on cabinets?
    • Julie Watson Perris
      Autore originale
      9 anni fa
      The trim and doors are the same color as the cabinets through out the house. I am thinking of painting all the trim white and eventually putting hardwood everywhere or maybe tile in bathrooms and kitchen. I allso would like new counter tops and maybe a backsplash? I think painting the cabinets would be too much work for me. And the bathroom cabinets are the same color as well. I was hoping to get ideas to modernize without painting cabinets. And no clue where to start!
    • lnsail
      9 anni fa
      I would consider painting the cabinets white to go with the white appliances. Right now things are chopped up visually with the contrasts between cabinets, appliances, multiple small rugs/mats, and kitchen clutter.
      It is hard to find storage for things like spices and small appliances, and the kids art work needs display, but all this together appears too busy. Some ideas would be floor mats that match your tile (or solid color outdoor carpet or carpet squares for easy cleaning) to replace the current mats and runner; A bulletin board on the empty wall on the left for the kids art and messages; and maybe add a spice rack and small appliance "garage".
      Good luck on your redo!
    • zazfuzzroc
      9 anni fa
      I think if you're planning to change your floors then you need to consider the counter you choose. You need some starting point. The counter and backsplash could definitely change the look, but it's your home not mine.... it's your call where to start. :)
    • lnsail
      9 anni fa
      Well, my post crossed with yours and I see that you do not want to paint the cabinets, so scratch that idea ( :
      I was focusing on a very small budget but with more to spend you could look at replacing the ceiling light and adding a backsplash. Do you plan to replace the counter or appliances?
    • intown123
      9 anni fa
      For me the floors would be a priority. If that is too costly for now, I would certainly change the lighting. As mentioned above, really depends on what you are able to do. For longer term, I think a black counter is a nice update to your color of cabinets as well as having all the appliances match. Use changing counter as an opportunity to get an undermount sink.
    • Shoghere Ourlian
      9 anni fa
      Change the light. Recessed lights or a newer light fixture.
      Walls gray. Red/blue/orange accessories or window treatments.
      I would suggest painting the bottom cabinets dark brown/ black. White upper cabinets.
      Remove the small rug. Use 1 larger rug.
      New countertop.
      Stainless steel garbage can.
      Stainless steel appliances.
    • PRO
      Arley Wholesale, Inc.
      9 anni fa
      Ultima modifica: 9 anni fa
      Maybe start with a backsplash in between the cabinets and counters? Or repaint the walls?

      Christiana
    • Julie Watson Perris
      Autore originale
      9 anni fa
      Thank you for all the great ideas! We are looking to spend around $2,000 initially and we are hoping to do as much ourselves as possible. This will take us longer but hopefully we can save more while the work is in progress to be ready for whatever will come next.
    • PRO
      Arley Wholesale, Inc.
      9 anni fa
      Is there a particular style you have in mind? (rustic, modern, traditional, etc.)?

      Christiana
    • Theresa Holt
      9 anni fa
      Changing your pulls is a quick way to change things up. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Amerock-1-1-2-in-Oil-Rubbed-Bronze-Egg-Shaped-Cabinet-Knob-BP26127ORB/100530152 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Amerock-Mulholland-3-in-Oil-Rubbed-Bronze-Rectangular-Pull-BP53030ORB/100530205 This is a nice reasonably priced backsplash http://www.lowes.com/pd_260586-93840-20-511_0__?productId=3498794&Ntt=backsplash+tile&pl=1&currentURL=?Ntt=backsplash+tile&facetInfo= These two items will take your 2000.00 budget.
    • PRO
      Debbi Washburn
      9 anni fa
      Julie, I would suggest a few things.... first, don't rush - this is where many homeowners make mistakes. Next don't stress, get panicked, or frustrated - this should be fun! I would suggest getting an estimate for a new kitchen ( cabinets, flooring appliances etc... ) just so you know how much you will need to save in order to do the kitchen over ( you will also learn a lot in that process ). For the kitchen right now, change the tops - don't do granite! that will cost you more in the long run - there are many beautiful laminates on the market - do a "deck only " top ( it looks more current ), then find a nice tile backsplash. Please change the light fixture - you may want to do 2 fixtures to get the same light as that bigger one, but you may need to get an electrician in for that if you are not comfortable with that sort of work. Hardware on the cabinets will definitely change the personality of the space. You could look into regrouting the tile floor ( this is a DIY project if you are up for it )... get the color closer to the tile color. Of course find a paint color you love ( the colors from Benjamin Moores Historical color pallete are warm, saturated colors that go well with wood cabinets ).
      Good Luck - and enjoy!
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