When it comes to rooms in the home, the kitchen may be the most important. It is here where you’ll spend the majority of your time cooking up meals and snacks. In addition, a good chunk of your meals will likely be hosted at the kitchen table. That’s why it is so important that your kitchen is well designed and looks great. There is a direct link between how well a kitchen looks and a home’s value, so whether you’re trying to sell Oakland real estate or have posted one of the many McAllen houses for sale, you’ll want to improve your kitchen. However how exactly can one improve their kitchen design all by themselves? Here are a few DIY projects that you can use to update your kitchen.
Faucet Replacement
An under-appreciated part of your kitchen is its sink. Although many people may not think of a sink or a faucet as a design choice, it actually can have a huge effect on your kitchen’s design. An old and rusty faucet can definitely be an eyesore, bringing the overall quality of your kitchen’s design down. On the flip side, a new high-quality touch activated kitchen faucet can be a great supporting piece to other design elements. Thankfully, faucet replacements aren’t overly difficult, making them a great place to start when it comes to kitchen DIY projects. In addition, new faucets certainly won’t break the bank and can give you great value for what you’re spending.
Painting
Perhaps the easiest and most common DIY project to update a kitchen is a simple paint job. Paint is relatively inexpensive compared to other kitchen DIY projects, as you’ll likely only need a few cans of paint to complete the job. In addition, just about anybody can complete a new paint job. Painting requires very little skill or experience to pull off, making it a great way for DIY beginners to update their kitchen. If you’re looking for a relatively cheap and labor free way to remodel your kitchen, then you can’t go wrong with some new coats of paint.
Cabinet Hardware
Cabinets are a relatively important part of your kitchen, as they make up the bulk of the room’s storage. However, cabinets can also be considered a major design element of a kitchen. Since cabinets are so prominent and plentiful, their appearance has a major effect on the overall look of the room. While completely taking your cabinets out and installing new ones may be a little advanced for a DIY project, that doesn’t mean you can’t alter the appearance of your cabinets. For example, you could change out cabinet hardware like knobs and handles, adding an entirely new look to your cabinet. Doing so can be a simple DIY project that can really make a big difference in your kitchen’s appearance.
Floating Shelves
Although cabinets are the most common kitchen storage choice, they certainly aren’t the only option. One of the more creative storage solutions for your home is floating shelves. As the name suggests, these are shelves that appear to be “floating” as they are a completely open method of storage. These shelves can be a great way to add some flare to your kitchen and can really help with storage problems. Thankfully installing these shelves doesn’t take a lot of DIY experience, making it the perfect beginner project.