South Jersey Home Renovations, Landscaping, Hardscaping and Nightscaping

Renovating a kitchen? When you think of kitchen remodeling, the first thing that crosses your mind is the budget and the high cost it involves. But if you plan a kitchen remodel wisely and spend on the right items, it will not have to cost you a lot of money.

Check out these smart cost-cutting measures that will help save you money on your kitchen remodel. And in the end, you will enjoy a beautiful, functional kitchen that you will enjoy sharing with family and friends.

One of the most expensive parts of a kitchen remodel project is the cabinetry, on which thousands of dollars could be spent. If possible, keep existing cabinets. Refurbishing your existing cabinets is a great option if they are of good quality and you like the existing style, but perhaps not the finish or color. In this case, cabinets can be stained or painted to update them. Of course, if you are lucky enough to have a very neutral color or style cabinet, perhaps they won't need to be updated at all.

The components of your kitchen that get the highest amount of use are the countertops, so you should focus on them the most if you want to have a very visible and easy-to-notice change. There are many options available for countertops. Granite and quartz are two popular choices. While granite is evergreen and sturdy, quartz gives a sleek, high-end look. It is always wise to invest in a good countertop, both for ease of use and to increase the value of your home. Today, there are many choices to reflect your unique style via the kitchen counter material you choose. Both natural and engineered stone offer a plethora of patterns and colors. So whether you want a more subdued or elegant look, or you prefer to bring some "pop" to your kitchen, the counters are an easy way to set the mood.

One minor change that can make a huge difference in the look and functionality of your kitchen is replacing the kitchen hardware. New knobs and handles can give a totally new look and feel to your old cabinets and make the whole room work. It's an additional cost, but more affordable than replacing nearly anything else in the room. Kitchen hardware options vary from subdued and basic to elegant, and even artsy or very unique. Sometimes the more unique styles can be costly, so in this case, one way to get the most bang for your buck is to choose the higher priced, more unique hardware for your upper cabinetry only, and go with a complimentary and basic style on lower cabinets and drawers.

Keeping the same kitchen layout if it works well for you, reusing the same appliances, refinishing the cabinets, and installing a cost-effective backsplash, floor tiles and lighting can by far help to reduce the cost of a kitchen remodeling project and give you the kitchen that you have been dreaming of without breaking the bank.