How to Keep Your Kitchen Renovation Costs Down

When you’re working on changing up the decor in your house, the main goal is to increase its aesthetic value while remaining functional. The second thought in mind, and sometimes is a more important concern, is the money you’ll be spending to get that done.

Such is true when we are talking about the dreaded kitchen renovation. The costs can skyrocket fairly quickly when doing kitchen makeovers, especially when you’re doing these projects on a whim. And before you know it, your way over your limit, which could really make you scratch your head as you now have a gaping hole in your pocket.

Tips for Carrying Out an Affordable Remodel

So how do you achieve your vision for less? Here are a few tips and tricks that will get you the results you want without breaking the bank.

1. Choose ready-to-assemble cabinets

One of the biggest contributors to kitchen renovation costs is putting in new cabinets. Custom cabinets are really beautiful, but are equally expensive. If the budget doesn’t allow you to go for them, ready-to-assemble cabinets are a good alternative.

For DIY enthusiasts, you don’t even have to hire a contractor to build one for you. Just head down to IKEA and you will be in DIY heaven!

2. Open shelving is a good option

Overhead fitted cabinets are another cost you can slash by opting for open shelving instead. Open shelving is a perfectly modern and acceptable way to store items in a kitchen. This option works if you are displaying items that are used often without letting them accumulate dust.

An ideal space for items such as plates or the space can be used decoratively. They create the illusion of a wide space and is ideal for small kitchens.

3. Create a cutout instead of removing a wall

Some homeowners prefer to remove a wall in order to create a wider floor area for the kitchen. Oftentimes, however, that leads to even more expenses. Some walls may be concealing electrical lines or pipes that would need realignment which could get costly.

Instead, a cutout may be a better solution, as it leaves the supporting wall there and as it creates a “window” and an extra counter in the process.

4. Keep appliances where they are

Anything that requires you to move gas, electricity, or plumbing will surely increase your costs. In this regard, it will be best to plan around where your appliances are and keep them in place if at all possible. If not, you can move them, but to keep costs down small distances may be possible.

5. Get modest yet attractive countertops

It’s always elegant to see natural stone counter-tops, and granite is the most used material of them all. But as chic looking as they are, they also carry a pretty hefty price tag.

If your budget doesn’t allow you to get stone counters, you can opt for affordable alternatives like ceramic tiles or laminex for your kitchen reno. There are plenty of options out there and some of them have surprisingly low costs.

Kitchen redesign is a fulfilling task, but don’t forget to think about your budget as well. Lucky for you, Renovation Kingdom has a lot of competitively priced items that you can use to spice up your kitchen’s looks.