Painted Kitchen Cabinets, Kitchen Makeover on a Budget
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Kitchen Makeover on a budget!?!? HELP!!!
Comments (18)To clarify... You have a kitchen that's, overall, 15'3" x 16'0". Needs... This kitchen must be both kitchen space and table space for at least 3 (since you have no other table space, I recommend seating for at least 6) The sink and range must stay where they are Improvement of functionality Wants... Island Please note that you are limiting the location of the major appliances/fixtures in two of the three primary work zones...this will limit what can be done to fix the functionality of your kitchen. Can you show us the current layout and point out what you don't like about it? If we cannot fix everything, maybe we can zero in on what bothers you the most and try to fix what we can within the stated limitations. Is the reason you cannot move the sink and range budget? Something else? Primary zones: Prep Zone - workspace very close to a water source & near the range (usually b/w the range & cleanup sink if there is only one sink in the kitchen). Ideally, it should have at least 36" of clear counterspace Cooking Zone - range is center and should have both landing space and workspace (they can be shared IF you have adequate space on both sides of the range). Ideally, 24" on each side of the range. One side can overlap with the Prep Zone...as long as there is at least 36" in the Prep Zone and at least 18" on the other side of the range. (When overlapping, NKBA does say to take the largest needed space and add 12"...) Cleanup Zone - sink & DW and should have workspace around it that does not overlap with the Prep Zone. Ideally, at least 24" on both sides that does not overlap. If a one-sink kitchen, be sure the DW is not in the Prep Zone...put it on the other side of the sink. Basic workflow in a kitchen: Refrigerator/Pantry --> Prep Zone & sink --> Range --> Table or sink --> Cleanup & sink & DW Questions Where is the window? What are the widths of each wall/window/doorway and distances b/w each wall/window/doorway? What are the rooms around the kitchen? Can you post a floor plan of the first floor? Where does the family enter from the outside? Is it through the kitchen? I apologize, but other than overall dimensions, it's not clear to me what the floor plan/general space of your kitchen is. Can you draw up your kitchen on graph paper with all the dimensions labeled, doors & windows marked, and the rooms around it labeled? (Download graph paper from the internet for free, Google "graph paper") BTW...many people here have IKEA cabinets and really like them. IKEA can be a real budget-saver and may let you move some things you thought you couldn't afford to move (like the sink and/or range). I suggest you check out the IKEA kitchens on the Finished Kitchens Blog (FKB) to see them installed in a real home. Here is a link that might be useful: IKEA Kitchens in the FKB...See MoreBudget kitchen makeover-painted cabinet color???
Comments (11)Those look a little nicer than builder grade orange oak, like maybe maple? The nice range hood also tells me these are a nice grade of cabinetry. Maybe you should paint the walls a light color first and see if that changes your perspective. It's going to take some primer to cover that red first. Something neutral like Kilim Beige would work for the walls. I love white cabinets, but pretty wood is nice too, and lightening up the walls would save a ton of time and money. Please post pics if you paint the walls first, and let us see how it changes things. Please also consider changing out that fluorescent light box. Those can really throw off a room's color. Can you post a closer pic of the cabinets and counter tops?...See MoreKitchen Makeover - Barker Cabinets, Silestone Lagoon, H-Line tile
Comments (22)Wow it looks beautiful! I'm considering ordering RTA doors as well rather than having my current doors (also partial overlay) painted. Did you have the boxes professionally painted and was there an issue trying to match the pre-painted doors from barkers? Thanks so much and great job again!...See MoreKitchen makeover on a budget
Comments (3)Re-staining your cabinetry is probably going to be more expensive than you think especially given your title "Kitchen makeover on a budget." The re-finishing process would be recommended only if your current cabinetry is in excellent condition, suits the layout that you need, and is worth the money to you that it would require to refinish which would be starting around $5,000 USD for most averaged-sized kitchens, likely higher depending on your region. Many homeowners choose the alternative "refacing" method, where the doors only are replaced and face frames, if present, are updated to match. You can probably find refacing specialists in your area to offer you a quote. This would allow you to update with a completely new door style if you desired. Changing the backsplash is a project that will involve some sheetrock repair after demolition of your existing backsplash, if you have one. Sometimes new flooring, especially if existing flooring is a worn laminate, really spruces up the area. New hardware and lighting is also a frequent recommendation for budget remodels. Cabinetry is an expensive component to re-do, so that's something you should avoid given restricted budget parameters if your current cabinetry isn't in dire need of an upgrade....See MoreM&R Custom Millwork Inc
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