If you are fed up with looking at your tired and unloved kitchen, then it is time to embark on a kitchen reno. A kitchen renovation can help you fall in love with your kitchen once more and help you make the most out of your space. No matter the size of your kitchen, you will find that a renovation can be more work than you initially anticipated – especially if you make changes as you go along. Before starting with your kitchen reno, you need to establish what work you want to do. This will allow you to plan a timescale and create a budget.
What Renovations Do You Want to Do First?
What areas of the kitchen are impacting you the most? What ideas do you want to introduce? Do you find that the countertops are easily getting stained and damaged? Are the cabinets wonky, and is the laminate from the doors peeling off? Not all work within your kitchen reno is going to be large or major, and that is why it is important to establish what you want to do first. If you do not prioritize your list of jobs, you will find that you start too many projects at once.
Changing the Countertops
One of the easiest and most effective changes you can make in your kitchen is to add new countertops. New countertops can instantly elevate your kitchen and make it look more expensive. New countertops can help it be even more functional and fit for purpose. At Legacy Countertops, you can find a great choice of countertops in granite or even in quartz. New countertops made from a solid material will look good both after the installation and in a few years too. When you are changing the countertops, it is important to only use professionals to get the finish you require. Compromising on the material or on the fitting can mean you end up changing the countertops again in a few years, which of course will be costly.
Installing New Cabinets
Older style cabinets often look dated, and they are often a poor use of space too. Getting rid of clunky, large, and unstylish cabinets and replacing them with new ones can improve your kitchen. When you are looking at installing new cabinets, you need to decide on a color and on a style and finish. For instance, do you want to go with ultra-modern sleek white cabinets (with matching doors)? Or would you prefer to go for cabinets that have rustic charm, perhaps made from real wood or recycled materials? New cabinets and even a change of layout can help you utilize every inch of your kitchen.
Choosing a Color Scheme
One change that often has a big impact is the color scheme you choose for your kitchen. A new color scheme can lift even the dullest and darkest of kitchens. When you are choosing a color scheme, think about usage and think about cleaning and mess. Light colors are good, but are they hard-wearing and long-lasting? Will white still be white in a few months’ time? When you are choosing a color scheme, try to choose one that is light and neutral, but not too difficult to keep clean.
