Many people procrastinate about renovating or updating their kitchens. This room is the most used in the house which can make it impractical and frustrating to renovate. If you are tired of your dated kitchen but don’t want to suffer the mess and inconvenience of a time-consuming kitchen renovation, don’t despair. There are many kitchen improvement projects that can be started and finished in one weekend.
The average homeowner can do many of these projects without needing to learn new skills or buy a lot of expensive tools. Others will require hiring a professional or making an investment in tools and skills. If your kitchen needs more extensive work, like new countertops, appliance repair, or new windows, plan on hiring a contractor or experienced handyman to help with those projects.
Besides making your home more attractive and satisfying to live in, small improvements to the kitchen can also make your home more attractive to buyers. Local Florida markets in Ocala and nearby cities are competitive and change quickly. Making your home more attractive can mean more money in your pocket when you sell or refinance.
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New Cupboard Doors
One great way to change the look of your kitchen is by replacing the cupboard doors with something more modern or attractive. If you have cabinets that are white or another common color, you may be able to find cupboard doors that match without needing to paint the frames. While you probably won’t be able to find cupboard doors that perfectly match your cabinets, you can paint or stain the frames to match. This is much easier and faster than painting or staining the doors.
Replace the Backslash
If you have a whole weekend available, you may have time to replace your backsplash with something you like better. While replacing tile can be a challenging new skill, a small area like a backsplash can be finished in a day or so, leaving the grout application for the next day. Other options for backsplashes can be even easier and faster to apply, such as peel-and-stick tile, shiplap, or metal tiles.
Cupboard Door Pulls
Cupboard and drawer pulls are one of those things that seem to age quickly and date the room. Even though they aren’t very notable, they are one of the small details that can make or break a room. Replacing door pulls is easy and can be done in a few hours, especially if you make sure to purchase pulls that are the same size, so no drilling or filling of holes needs to be done.
Declutter
Decluttering is one of the best ways to make your kitchen look and function better. It’s also the cheapest way. Decluttering requires absolutely no investment other than your time, and it can have great results. If you declutter effectively, you will be rewarded with a kitchen that looks better and feels bigger. You will be able to find what you are looking for, fit things in your cupboards and drawers better, and use the room more effectively and efficiently.
Lighting Fixtures
A simple change to a room, such as updating the light fixtures, can make a surprisingly big difference in the way a room looks. Outdated light fixtures can make the whole room look old and unattractive. Keeping outdated light fixtures in a room that has been updated can look incongruous and cheap. Lighting fixtures can be easily changed in just a few hours, whether by you or by a handyman or contractor.
Paint
You can repaint a small kitchen in a weekend if you start early and have your supplies ready. As with any painting project, preparation is the most time-consuming part of the job. If you make sure your kitchen is clean, you have your supplies ready, and you don’t have a huge area to paint, you will have no problem getting the job done before Monday morning.
New Appliances
Purchasing new or new-to-you appliances can be one of the most expensive (but the fastest and easiest) ways to update your kitchen. Appliances are the beating heart of your kitchen, and attractive, well-running, functional appliances can make a big difference in how well you enjoy working in your kitchen. While appliances aren’t cheap, they are one of the more practical elements that will affect how you use the room and how it looks. New appliances can also increase the saleability and value of your home if you plan to sell soon.
Redecorate
The decorations you use in your kitchen can make the room look charming, modern, cheap, old-fashioned, or dated, depending on what you use and how you use it. Changing up your decorations is an effective, fast, and easy way to reinvent the room. The best part- this home improvement project is going to mean spending time shopping rather than building or demoing. To make this project effective and dramatic, you will need to replace all or nearly all of your decorations so that you end up with a fresh new look.