10 Affordable Ways to Update Your Kitchen! | Twin Cities Kitchen Remodeler

Kitchens are the most magnetic room in any home.  Friends, family, and guests all tend to congregate in the kitchen, whether it’s for pizza night, homework time, or a big event.  Does your kitchen need a little updating to give it the pizzazz it deserves?  Here are 10 great affordable ideas for updating your kitchen, whether you want to make small changes or jump into a full kitchen remodel:1. Paint – Selecting a color may seem overwhelming, but painting your kitchen is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to give it a whole new look.  Color is a powerful tool!  Countless studies show it’s impact on our mood – so choose a color that’s soothing or uplifting to you, and get painting!2. Cabinets – You might love your countertops and backsplash, but if your cabinets are an eyesore they’re probably dragging your whole kitchen down.  If you’re in DIY mode, sanding and re-staining or painting your cabinets is the most affordable option.  But if you’re ready to take it up a notch, consider having them re-faced with beautiful new wood fronts, adding storage aspects, like roller drawers, or having them replaced entirely.  Curious about more creative ideas?  Peak at these ideas from Better Homes & Gardens.  As you’re putting your dishes back in, you won’t be sorry!3. Storage – If your kitchen needs more storage space, but you can’t fathom where to add it, consider looking up.  Simple shelves built into the walls or hanging-racks from the ceiling might be your best solution.  They will give your kitchen depth and texture while providing you with necessary storage areas at the same time.4. Cabinetry Hardware – Surrounded by bronze handles, but brushed-nickel more your thing?  Don’t stand for it!  Browse the many options for hardware and get out that trusty screwdriver.  This one change can dramatically affect the style of your whole kitchen!5. Sink & Faucets – The same goes for here.  If your faucet spout & handles are outdated, they’re bringing your whole kitchen down.  Investigate the new style options, and change them out.  You might even notice a difference in your water flow!6. Backsplash – Feeling creative?  Want to add a sleek background to your kitchen or a creative punch of color or design?  A backsplash is both functional & aesthetic – from simple subway tile to an array of mosaic tiles in different colors and materials, a new backsplash can really spruce things up.7. Flooring – New flooring can give your kitchen a completely different vibe.  Whether you want the warmth of natural wood, the artistic feel of painted boards, or the cool touch of smooth tile, your options are endless, and come with a variety of price tags.  But freshening what’s underfoot may just give your mood an all day lift.8. Lighting – Your kitchen might be functional and mainstream, but if your chandelier screams outdated, you have a great opportunity to give you room a whole new look.  Not only aesthetically pleasing, good lighting is important for kitchen prep and homework time.  Consider adding sconces or pendant lights if accent light is a must, or replace what you already have to give the room a contemporary feel.  Note: make sure electrical work is done right; this is often not a DIY project!  Peak at some kitchen lighting trends from hgtv experts here!9. Window Treatments – Creating an open, airy kitchen is what many of us long for.  Yet the need for privacy (or desire to keep out summer heat) may lead you to add practical blinds.  Simple roman blinds are always a low-key option, though something more glamorous, like beautiful hung drapes adding a punch of color, may give your room the drama you desire.  Addressing the need for window treatments may give your room a finished, polished feel all around.10. Countertops – If you can’t chop one more vegetable next to that ugly, outdated counterop pattern, then it’s probably time to change out your countertop.  Solid surface tops like quartz and granite are all the rage, high-quality and long-lasting as they are, though more affordable options such as laminate exist as well.  Ask yourself how long you want this next countertop to last and examine your decisions from there.  A beautiful new surface can be yours in no time!Ready to make changes to your kitchen?  Whether you want help with a project or two at a time, or you’re ready to jump into a full remodel, contact us here at Homecare Inc to see what kind of affordable kitchen remodel ideas we have for you today!  Serving Bloomington, Minneapolis, and the surrounding Twin Cities area.