Research, write down your needs and wants. Look at kitchen design magazines, get ideas. Gut job or just a refresh? Budget? New appliances ? Counters, flooring, lighting, plumbing and electrical..
These are the easiest and least expensive ways to update without a full remodel.
You can refinish the cabinets, paint, or replace for a full remodel.
This will be a big project that is no fun to live through because you have no use of your appliances for the most part. You become versed in washing your dishes in the tub, cooking in the microwave, eating out, and using paper plates.
Base cabinet measures 35 inches in width, corner of sink straight back to wall is 12 inches of dead space. Sink is oversized, 33 inches wide by 22 inches. We would li...
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Follow these links to a few different kitchens I've remodeled!
Aaron and Melissa's Kitchen.
The kitchen in our 100 year old house.
Condo kitchen redo.
and be sure to visit my DIY and decorating blog Simple Decorating Tips to see the upcoming post on our latest kitchen renovation...
Are you looking for specific projects?
How far do you want to go with this? What tools and skills do you have access to?
Do you know about the Work Triangle?
Are you just wanting to refinish cabinets or are you wanting to move functions within the kitchen?
Did you know Islands now must have outlets by Code?
Did you know that all cook tops must be vented?
Do you know about moving plumbing and electrical and things like air gaps and GFCI outlets?
Im a certified kitchen designer and I recommend that you get pro help, as kitchens are the biggest ROI on house remodeling projects, if done well.
Research, write down your needs and wants. Look at kitchen design magazines, get ideas. Gut job or just a refresh? Budget? New appliances ? Counters, flooring, lighting, plumbing and electrical..
Paint the walls and doors.
Replace flooring, countertops, and back splash.
These are the easiest and least expensive ways to update without a full remodel.
You can refinish the cabinets, paint, or replace for a full remodel.
This will be a big project that is no fun to live through because you have no use of your appliances for the most part. You become versed in washing your dishes in the tub, cooking in the microwave, eating out, and using paper plates.