3 Ways To Refresh Your Kitchen Without a Complete Remodel

Kitchens can be one of the biggest factors when prospective homeowners are considering purchasing a house. Even if the rest of the house is incredible but the kitchen is sub-par, that may be a deal-breaker in many cases. Total kitchen remodels are not only expensive, but they regularly leave people without full use of their kitchens for weeks at a time. Fortunately, a kitchen can be made to feel like new with a few small upgrades that would take considerably less time and money than a remodel. Whether you currently own a home or are considering buying one with a lackluster kitchen, here are three ways you can spruce up a kitchen. 

1. Change Your Cabinets 

Cabinets make or break a kitchen. A cabinet manufacturer Austin can help you figure out the best options to improve the storage efficiency and aesthetics of your kitchen. It's amazing how much just changing the kitchen cabinets Austin can completely change the look and feel of a kitchen. Since these are one of the most prominent features of this room, it's important to have cabinets you love. Do yourself a favor and have somebody else do this job — DIY cabinet jobs carry a lot of potential for damage and frustration, both during the install and after. 

2. Update the Countertops 

The countertops are perhaps the second most prominent detail in your kitchen. If you change the countertops in your kitchen, it will feel like a new room altogether. Depending on the size and shapes of your countertops — or even how you want to approach updating them — this may be something you can do yourself with minimal frustration. But especially if you're looking to go with granite or you have complex measurements and angles, hire professional help. One way to update your countertops without completely removing and replacing them is to paint and resurface them — you can find DIY kits for this at most home improvement stores. 

3. Upgrade Your Appliances 

Without quality appliances, your kitchen is basically just another room with a sink. If your appliances don't match, it's time to update them so they do. Unless your fridge, oven, stovetop and dishwasher are only a few years old, you can bet that technology has made enough improvements that you'll notice a difference in their efficiency.

You don't have to completely remodel your kitchen to make it feel like new again. Some jobs can be done yourself, and others are best done by professionals. If you're considering a remodel, reconsider and start with your cabinets, countertops and appliances before you start tearing down walls. 

 

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