Of all the rooms in the house, the kitchen is usually the one with the most traffic. If you're the head cook in the family, you spend many hours in this popular gathering spot. So much so, that, after a few years, you may easily be dreaming of a kitchen makeover. A whole different look is what you want. While a kitchen remodel may be out of reach, financially speaking, that doesn't mean that you can't give your kitchen an entirely new look that will make you feel like you've done the remodel! No kidding. You won't even need to take out a loan. With careful planning and a staged approach, you can make DIY kitchens, with stunning results. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
More than likely, you'll want to give your kitchen a fresh coat of paint. This is a natural starting point for this type of DIY kitchen design. However, before you rush out and get a can of paint, you'll want to consider all of your DIY kitchen design elements first, in order to achieve a coordinated color scheme with just the mood and balance you want.
When you're thinking of color choices for the walls, keep in mind how color can affect how large or small your kitchen will look as a result. White is a popular choice, because it tends to make the room look larger and allows more light to be reflected through the windows. However, the down side is that white can look 'cold' and that it's hard to keep clean. If you've got a small kitchen, a light color works best. An eggshell or sandy shade adds warmth, looks cleaner with less work and still creates the illusion of space. If your kitchen is large, you can add some panache by painting one wall in a brighter shade.
Now it's time to tour the kitchen and decide which elements you want to incorporate into your DIY kitchen design plan.
1.Your kitchen cabinets and hardware are second only to the paint. If your cabinets are old, all the paint in the world isn't going to hide that – unless you decide to paint them as well. Another option is to reface the cabinets with a finish and style more in keeping with your new DIY kitchen design remodeling plan. Refacing is an inexpensive alternative to replacing, which usually isn't necessary anyway. With new hinges and door pulls, your cabinets can be right up to date. Louvered doors are another attractive possibility.
2.How about your counter tops? If yours date back to the 70s and that avocado green makes you want to scream every time you look at them, make replacing them a priority in your DIY kitchen design plan. Re-laminating them is an inexpensive DIY project. Changing your counter top color can have a huge impact on the entire look of your kitchen. Today's home improvement centers have hundreds of colors to choose from, so you're assured of finding just the shade you want. A neutral shade of paint on the walls, combined with bright counter top is almost a makeover in itself.
3.If you've got old linoleum flooring, chances are it's not looking good! New floor tiles are quite inexpensive, are easily installed and will contribute a good deal, in terms of a fresh, clean look, to your DIY kitchen design plan. Spend a little time browsing the DIY home improvement center for other flooring options, such as wood plank flooring. You might also think of coordinating your cabinet facing and floor stains for a sleek, well appointed look.
4.While you're at the DIY store, take a look at some of the fancy kitchen faucets, with bronze-tone or antique styled finishes. This single item can make a big splash – excuse the pun - in your design plans.
5.Do your stove and oven cover panels hearken back to the days of the avocado counter tops? Again, this is an inexpensive DIY kitchen design change. Match your panels to your counter tops and be happy!
6.What about your window treatments? For any DIY kitchen makeover, it's almost guaranteed you'll want something new here. There are so many options for window treatments. Go online and check out the many possibilities, from soft fabric curtains to Roman shades or levelors, you'll find what fits best in your developing DIY kitchen design plan.
These are the basic elements you'll want to address as you develop your DIY Kitchens. Remember, every facet of your project can be done, one weekend at a time, at a budget friendly pace. In the end, you'll have a dream kitchen you'll love!
More than likely, you'll want to give your kitchen a fresh coat of paint. This is a natural starting point for this type of DIY kitchen design. However, before you rush out and get a can of paint, you'll want to consider all of your DIY kitchen design elements first, in order to achieve a coordinated color scheme with just the mood and balance you want.
When you're thinking of color choices for the walls, keep in mind how color can affect how large or small your kitchen will look as a result. White is a popular choice, because it tends to make the room look larger and allows more light to be reflected through the windows. However, the down side is that white can look 'cold' and that it's hard to keep clean. If you've got a small kitchen, a light color works best. An eggshell or sandy shade adds warmth, looks cleaner with less work and still creates the illusion of space. If your kitchen is large, you can add some panache by painting one wall in a brighter shade.
Now it's time to tour the kitchen and decide which elements you want to incorporate into your DIY kitchen design plan.
1.Your kitchen cabinets and hardware are second only to the paint. If your cabinets are old, all the paint in the world isn't going to hide that – unless you decide to paint them as well. Another option is to reface the cabinets with a finish and style more in keeping with your new DIY kitchen design remodeling plan. Refacing is an inexpensive alternative to replacing, which usually isn't necessary anyway. With new hinges and door pulls, your cabinets can be right up to date. Louvered doors are another attractive possibility.
2.How about your counter tops? If yours date back to the 70s and that avocado green makes you want to scream every time you look at them, make replacing them a priority in your DIY kitchen design plan. Re-laminating them is an inexpensive DIY project. Changing your counter top color can have a huge impact on the entire look of your kitchen. Today's home improvement centers have hundreds of colors to choose from, so you're assured of finding just the shade you want. A neutral shade of paint on the walls, combined with bright counter top is almost a makeover in itself.
3.If you've got old linoleum flooring, chances are it's not looking good! New floor tiles are quite inexpensive, are easily installed and will contribute a good deal, in terms of a fresh, clean look, to your DIY kitchen design plan. Spend a little time browsing the DIY home improvement center for other flooring options, such as wood plank flooring. You might also think of coordinating your cabinet facing and floor stains for a sleek, well appointed look.
4.While you're at the DIY store, take a look at some of the fancy kitchen faucets, with bronze-tone or antique styled finishes. This single item can make a big splash – excuse the pun - in your design plans.
5.Do your stove and oven cover panels hearken back to the days of the avocado counter tops? Again, this is an inexpensive DIY kitchen design change. Match your panels to your counter tops and be happy!
6.What about your window treatments? For any DIY kitchen makeover, it's almost guaranteed you'll want something new here. There are so many options for window treatments. Go online and check out the many possibilities, from soft fabric curtains to Roman shades or levelors, you'll find what fits best in your developing DIY kitchen design plan.
These are the basic elements you'll want to address as you develop your DIY Kitchens. Remember, every facet of your project can be done, one weekend at a time, at a budget friendly pace. In the end, you'll have a dream kitchen you'll love!
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