How to Best Spend Your Kitchen Renovation Budget

By Marialiberati

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There is nothing better than cooking in a brand-new kitchen, and a kitchen renovation gives you the chance to do just that. While you may want to take care of replacing every single thing in your kitchen, if your budget isn’t big enough, there are a few things that you can prioritize that will make your new kitchen really shine.

Replace Your Appliances

Upgrading your appliances can give your kitchen a whole new look while also making it much more functional. Appliances like your oven, fridge, and dishwasher need to be replaced around every decade or so. Newer appliances are likely to have better efficiency ratings as well which can also help with your utility bills and help you to get even more out of your remodel. Look for appliances that suit your needs and your budget. If you are a big baker, getting a top-tier oven makes sense, but if you don’t bake at all a less expensive model might be a better fit. Upgrading your appliances can bring a new spark to your kitchen and make it a place where you can bring your family together.

Install New Countertops

New countertops can help your space look cleaner and more modern while also helping your kitchen to be more usable and easier to clean. There are tons of varieties of countertops to choose from as well, so you can find an option that fits your style and that you love. From various stone slabs to butcher block or even concrete, countertops can be made to fit any aesthetic and to meet your needs as a homeowner and a cook. There are many benefits of granite countertops in your kitchen. Choosing countertops that are functional as well as stylish can help you to make your kitchen the heart of your home. This will add value if you eventually decide to sell your home.

Updating Your Cabinets and Storage

Cabinets can often be the main thing that dates your kitchen and makes it look less functional. By updating your cabinets and other storage, you can make your kitchen more beautiful and completely change its look. The cool thing about a cabinet update is that there are options for any budget. Painting cabinets can quickly and inexpensively update the look of your kitchen while changing outdoors can bring it to another level. If you have a large budget, replacing your cabinets entirely can help you give new life to your kitchen or even change up the layout.

As you decide how to change your cabinets, think about the ways that you use your kitchen and how the flow could be improved. Changes to your cabinets can make your whole kitchen work more effectively, especially if you match them to your needs.

Getting a new kitchen will help you to feel more at home, and with these updates, you will have a kitchen that you love to spend time in. Prioritize these updates so you can get the most of your remodeled kitchen.

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