20 low cost easy kitchen upgrades
| January 19, 2012 | Posted by load under household |
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in any house.
Everybody congregates in the kitchen. It sustains life.
Perhaps. you are getting ready to sell your home, just in time for spring. This is one of the best times to do that. Maybe, you are just looking to add a little activity to your life. You need a winter project and the kitchen is a perfect project. Maybe you just love your kitchen and want to add some more spice. A kitchen upgrade can add the most amount of value to your house followed by your bathroom.
Here’s a few low cost ideas to change the look, function and feel of your kitchen space.
- change the faucets (for under $200 you can find a nice one)
- while you are at it change the sink (between $250 to $600 for a functional, versatile unit)
- redo the walls with a fresh coat of paint (even eco paint will cost you less than $50)
- redo the backdrop with tiles or paint (depending on the size of the area and quality of tile about $50 to $250)
- refinish your counter top (you can even replace with 10 feet of granite for $100 to $400)
- repaint, refinish or stain the cupboards and drawers (less than $20 up to $200)
- change the cupboards and drawer fixtures for a more modern look (as little as $1 each)
- add a ceiling fan ($75 to $250)
- under cabinet LED lights ($50 to $250 plus electrician)
- replace the switch plates with permanent decorative ones (hand decorated ceramic could cost $30 or more but simple fancier plates can be found for less than $10)
- reseal the windows giving it a fresh look (less than $5 in caulking & trim paint)
- reseal the sink area and counter surface (less than $5 in caulking)
- new curtains can be made or bought (if you are handy curtains could be less than $20 in material or as much as $100)
- replace all old area floor rugs ($10 to $100)
- replace a vinyl floor with tiles, wood or wood laminate (ranges from $200 to $2000)
- change your baseboard, trim and all moldings (less than $50)
- add a Lazy Susan or slide out drawers (less than $1000 can do it all, a Lazy Susan is $150 to $25)
- create a hanging pan rack (probably need to do this custom)
- buy a rolling island to give extra utility and tuck away when you don’t need it (as little as $200 to $1000)
- buy or make a great butcher block go for quality here ($50 to $200)
The green in me always wants to find the most eco-friendly option. I am resourceful and often find quality used products that are in almost new condition. This saves a pretty penny. I priced the above on general costs from a major retailer to give you a general idea.
The time and skill is your biggest obstacle to make changes. Students and struggling people everywhere are always looking for quick jobs. Make sure your plumbing and electrical things are done properly though and don’t remove any walls without making sure it is safe.
While a full overhaul on your kitchen could cost you $50,000, anywhere from $100 to $2000 could brighten up the best room in the house.
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