Frugal But Fabulous: Budget Tips For Kitchen Remodeling

29 March 2023
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog


If you would like to remodel your kitchen but are hesitant due to the cost, you are not alone. Kitchen remodeling can be costly, but there are several ways you can keep costs down and still design a beautiful and functional kitchen. Being frugal is not as difficult as you think, and getting creative in your design plan is all it takes to design a kitchen that looks great without spending a fortune.

Choose freestanding appliances versus built in

Slide-in ranges and built-in kitchen appliances are popular options in kitchen remodeling designs and provide a clean look in a kitchen. However, replacing your outdated appliances with freestanding models can help you keep your kitchen costs down. You will still enjoy the benefits of new appliances at a more reasonable cost.

Keep your existing kitchen layout

Knocking out walls and rebuilding a kitchen can cost a substantial amount of money. Moving water pipes and gas lines, etc., can get costly due to the uncertainty of the problems your construction crew may run into that are unseen until they begin tearing out walls. Deciding to work with the kitchen layout you have is a wise choice that can save you a lot of cash.

That does not mean you have to sacrifice your dream kitchen. There are plenty of ways to dress up your existing kitchen layout to make it appear fresh. Replacing cabinets, a new wall color, and adding open shelves in place of some of the cabinets are easy ways to refresh your kitchen without changing the layout.

Choose ready-made cabinets

Those beautiful custom cabinets may look amazing, but they do not come without a high price tag. With all the ready-made cabinet options available, you can still design a kitchen that looks like you spent a fortune. Just changing the cabinets alone can make your kitchen look amazing because the cabinets are usually the focal point of the room.

Backsplash options

If you want to save money and still have an attractive backsplash to dress up your kitchen, subway tile is a good option. Glass subway tiles look elegant and are often less expensive than other backsplash materials. You may also want to consider a brick backsplash or other natural stone.

There is nothing like a newly remodeled kitchen to make the everyday task of meal preparation more enjoyable. If you are on a limited budget, being frugal in your kitchen design plan will help keep your budget intact and still give you a fabulous kitchen that looks great and has practical features to make your kitchen tasks easier.

Contact a company like APEX Design Build to learn more. 


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