Tips on Remodeling your Kitchen

We know the economy is up but it still is not a good time to sell your home. But it is a great time to invest in your home and one of the best investments is to update and remodel your kitchen. The kitchen is the hub or heart of the home let's face it besides your bedroom it is the second most used room in the house not counting the bathroom.

If you are up to it you can do the remodel yourself, I do suggest that you sub out things like electrical and plumbing. Be realistic about the time frame of the project if you think it will be six weeks it is probably going to be closer to ten.

So lets start with cabinets. Purchase good cabinets from a reputable manufacturer with a guarantee trust me in the long run it will keep you sane and married. Buy stained cabinets rather than painted ones. You can save money by eliminating the bells and whistles. Many items cutlery dividers, extended drawers, a trash bin, and utensil dividers are now standard, so you can easily include these and skip the other add-ons.

Need a budget-friendly alternative to expensive stone slabs? How about butcher block warm to the touch and durable and only requires periodic maintenance.

To add some detail to your cabinets that will make them look more expensive then it really is add a bun leg on each corner of a cabinet or in front of the toe kick, so it looks like a freestanding piece of furniture. Bun legs are about $25 each, and you can paint or stain them to match your cabinets.

For your back splash create a focal point by choosing simple 4-x-4-inch tiles with just a few accent tiles to add pop. It will give your kitchen a whole different feel by adding a focal point. These are just a few tips this interior designer can give you for remodeling your kitchen remember sometimes getting a professional designer can help save time and money.