The $5,000 (or less) Kitchen Remodel

One of the most used and important rooms of any house is the kitchen, and nothing is worse than having a sad looking kitchen that you have to spend all of your time in. Unfortunately, a kitchen remodel can get costly very quick and no one wants to break the bank on updating a few appliances. Renovating on a budget can be tough, but not impossible. With patience and help from the right contractors, you can refresh your kitchen space for $5,000 or less.

Kitchen Remodel: Cabinet Repair and Flooring

As the old saying goes, you have to start from the bottom to work your way up! Adding new flooring to your kitchen can change the entire atmosphere and color scheme, which is why it’s best to get it done first. Fix My House contractors are experts at removing old flooring and tile and replacing it with new flooring that will make your kitchen pop. Currently, hardwood or bamboo flooring is popular and easy to keep clean. Another huge kitchen remodel tip is to use what you already have — such as your cabinets — and strip, stain, and refinish them. This will add a new shine and save you from going out and buying new cabinets of the same look.

Replace Kitchen Appliances

This part of the kitchen remodel process doesn’t have to be as expensive as you think! Instead of replacing huge appliances like your fridge and oven. There are actually many skins you can purchase that will cover those appliances for whatever look you want. Inexpensive appliances you can replace would be a toaster oven ($20-$50), microwave ($50-$100), and even a dishwasher ($250-$500). Having these appliances match will bring your kitchen together with a common theme. You can also find discounted or reasonably priced used appliances from places like Habitat for Humanity, ReStore, and Home Depot!

Other Kitchen Cosmetic Changes

Most of the differences you will notice in a well structured kitchen are the cosmetic ones. This includes changing out the lighting (try different light fixtures or even brighter lights that brighten up your space!), painting the surrounding walls (colors that compliment your appliances and counter color), and adding a colorful backsplash in between your cabinets and counter to draw the eye around the room. Many professionals will install backsplash for $7-$10 a square foot, which is cheap for the small area you’ll need it to cover!

Hiring the Right Contractor

Renovating on a budget can be a frustrating and long process with it comes to a kitchen remodel. There are many ways where you can end up spending more than you planned and complications are always bound to come up. Working with the right contractor makes all of the difference because they can offer you advice and great prices. Fix My House aims to get your kitchen finished on time and within a price range you can afford. Hiring a contractor doesn’t always mean that you have to break the bank!