5 Kitchen Makeover Tips for Arlington & Arlington County, VA

Did you know that the average cost of a minor kitchen remodel is over $18,000, while a high-end “reno” tips the scale at $54,000?

If your kitchen is showing its age – and hasn’t exactly aged gracefully – you’re no doubt feeling you need to do something.  But there are ways to cut costs without sacrificing fashion or function, so that you can have the kitchen of your dreams within a realistic budget.

Here are 5 tips for keeping kitchen remodeling costs down.

1. Keep the original footprint of your kitchen. Moving the sink or oven means you’ll need plumbing and electrical work. If the layout of your kitchen works, work with it.
2. Putting in new cabinets often means new flooring as well. If your cabinets are looking a little rough but are in good shape structurally, consider re-facing or painting them. They’ll look brand new for a fraction of the cost.
3. It’s hard to get around the high cost of new appliances. But you could trim a few hundred dollars off the top by opting for white or black over stainless steel. If you have your heart set on stainless, check for scratches and dents at your local appliance store. They often have appliances with minor scratches or scuff marks that they sell at a discount, even when the imperfections would be hidden from view once installed.
   
4. Rethink your flooring and countertop options. As beautiful as hard wood, natural stone, and granite are, you can get a high end look with economical ceramic tile, vinyl plank, and laminate flooring. Today’s options are durable and sophisticated, and can mimic their higher price point countertops. Plus, they’re easy to maintain. A win-win.
   
5. Consider a small facelift with paint, hardware and accessories. Sometimes a little change can make a big difference, and nothing changes a room like a new coat of paint. Best of all, you can often make these small changes yourself for even greater savings.

Here at Your 1 Plumber, we can help upgrade the look and functionality of your kitchen with a new kitchen faucet.  We have numerous types, brands, finishes, and styles to choose from, and all with our own expert installation.  Click here or call us for more information.