Kitchen remodeling can be an exciting home improvement project for every homeowner. This is an excellent way to add a new life to your kitchen and increase the value to your property. If you’re planning to remodel this space, create a realistic budget and be sure of your goals and needs. Here are a few kitchen-remodeling ideas that can help you in this process.
- Kitchen Island
If you want to add more storage space, counter top space and even one or more sinks to your kitchen, consider installing a kitchen island. Just make sure you have enough room left at the center. The island doesn’t have to permanent; you can always get a portable one. Portable islands can still offer the necessary water & power hook-ups. On the other hand, if you decide to go for a permanent kitchen island, consider installing a pans and pots rack over this island to create even more storage space.
- Natural light
Adding natural light to your kitchen is one easy way to save money on electricity. One way to achieve this is by installing more windows or replacing your small windows with larger ones. Unlike a bathroom or a bedroom, the kitchen door is optional. Taking out the door and widening the doorway will not only add more light to your kitchen, it will also make the space feel less like a sealed-off box and more connected to rest of your house. You may also consider a skylight in the kitchen if this space has a direct access to your roof.
- Change the cabinet look
Cabinets are the heart and soul of every kitchen. If you are really considering kitchen remodeling, you must work on those old cabinets. This is important because kitchen cabinets help set the tone and style of your entire home. If you don’t have enough money to replace the old cabinets, consider painting them. Take your time to clean their surfaces of the dirt and grease before painting. Use light and neutral colors such as white, beige, light blue or light yellow to make the room fell less closed-in.
- Update your flooring
Refinish the dull floors or replace them with sleekly tiled flooring. There are many tile styles and colors available today, and all you have to do is choose the one that suits you best. Also consider installing a heated floor. This may sound like a luxury and unnecessary, but if you reside in extremely cold areas, then the heated flooring may be necessary to prevent your tiles from any cracking and the water pipes from freezing. There are several different methods to installing this floor including installing mesh heating system below your kitchen floor or installing base-board heating along your floor perimeter.
- Kitchen appliances
Update your kitchen appliances to later models with energy saving features. Think of space when buying your kitchen appliances and furniture. For example, you can find a thin but tall refrigerator to save some space. Instead of a freestanding oven taking too much of your valuable floor space, get a wall oven installed and set the stovetop on the counter top.
These are just a few great opportunities for remodeling and saving space on your updated kitchen.