Five Kitchen Renovations That Won’t Break the Bank

Have you been looking around your kitchen and noticing it seems a little shabby? Is it time for an upgrade? Great news. There are little tweaks you can make that will breathe new life into your kitchen for a fraction of the price of a total overhaul.

Luckily you don’t have to go over budget to make your kitchen look like new. With a little elbow grease and the help of Scott Montgomery Design Associates, you can have the kitchen of your dreams by next weekend.

1. The wonder of white- If you are the type of person who always wants to change up your kitchen décor then a white backdrop is the best bet for you. Paint the walls and cabinets white to give yourself the perfect foundation for redecorating without repainting.

2. Splash backs, also called backsplashes, add a special touch- Add a splash back behind your sink or oven for a quick upgrade. You can paint the area or, even better, tile it. You can also find sheets that come with patterns you can stick on the wall directly..

3. New Hardware- New hardware can breathe life into your kitchen cabinets. Stop at your local home improvement store and replace all your knobs and drawer bulls with an updated look. Light switch and outlet plates are also a very inexpensive replacement and can make a huge difference.

4. Splurge on one special thing- This works if there is one upgrade you really want such as, a marble countertops or a stainless steel fridge. Spend your funds on this one upgrade and just use your elbow grease fixing up the rest of the room.

5. Grout- If you have tile floors in your kitchen or linoleum squares the floor grout can make the floors look dated and grimey. Scrub the grout and bring it back to its original condition or spice it up and use a colored grout to give your kitchen floor a fresh new look.

Finally, the little things add up. Take a critical look at your kitchen and start with the small project within reach like touching up paint or cleaning the baseboards. Or, if you’re looking for a more ambitious project, check out this helpful design resource in Pasadena.

You can contact Scott Montgomery Design Associates for help designing your dream kitchen.

Scott Montgomery Design Associates is located at 1341 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada Flintridge. Call (818) 864-6686. For more visit www.scottmontgomerydesign.com.