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Kitchen Remodeling on a Budget
Kitchen remodeling tips for finding luxurious looks for less.
Kitchen Remodeling on a Budget
- Paint and glaze existing kitchen cabinets.
For best do-it-yourself results, don't skimp on prep work. Use a high-quality, 100-percent-acrylic finish for the base (oil yellows). - Embrace the furniture look.
Try kitchen islands in colors that contrast with a sleek countertop. - Install stone tile.
A stone-tile countertop costs a fraction of solid stone. Use large tiles and keep the grout lines skinny and dark. - Splurge on a focal point.
A pretty sink and faucet or a tile mural above a range can dress up an entire wall. - Shop, shop, shop.
The Internet is a great source for bargains. Most big-box stores will special-order just about anything from top manufacturers at below list price. - Choose pro-style appliances.
Professional-look stainless-steel ranges offer high style but cost far less than their luxury counterparts. And they don't need high-end exhaust fans. - Mimic a built-in fridge.
Surround a freestanding refrigerator with wood walls and a deep upper cabinet (check fridge ventilation needs first). - Consider RTA cabinets.
Many ready-to-assemble kitchen cabinets are well made and far less costly than their semicustom counterparts.










