Kitchen Renovation And Cabinets Make-Over

Kitchen renovation can be one of the most exciting experiences yet nerve-wracking at the same time. It is liberating yet a burden if it is not planned properly beforehand. According to researches, cabinets renovation costs make up about 30 percent of the total kitchen remodeling costs. Kitchen renovation and cabinets renovation areas alike as peas in a pod. Kitchen renovation generally involves remodeling the following basic things: Kitchen countertops Kitchen cabinetry Kitchen design Kitchen windows. The first step you must take when you start thinking of renovating your kitchen is PLANNING. Plan ahead of your project: Estimate the cost required to remodel the kitchen to your need. Make necessary adjustments onyour plan and see if you need to cut back some unnecessary change or add something here and there. Next we come to our addressed topic: Kitchen renovation and cabinets. First you need to decide what do you have exactly in mind? Is it complete revamping your cabinetry or just superficial changes.

Superficial renovation can be of three types. You can choose according to your need and taste. 1. Cabinet Resurfacing: Cabinet resurfacing means just refurbish the surfaces of your cabinets. It involves completely taking off the old surface and applying a laminated veneer from the scratch to it. Laminated veneer is a kind of artificial wood. Wood grain patterned veneer gives an illusion of real wood. 2. Cabinet Refinishing: Cabinet refinishing is simply repainting or polishing the cabinets again. Restraining can also be done. In order to do any of these, you must first scratch out the old paint or the old cracked finish using sand paper then apply the new paint coats and polish the surface. 3. Cabinet Refacing: As the term implies, refacing means changing the faces of the cabinets i.e. doors. Sometimes changing the cabinet doors brings a whole new look to your kitchen and it brings the drastic but desirable result.

If you think you need thorough kitchen renovation and cabinets must be completely re-done then you need to plan carefully. Scour the markets critically for what you need. Make a list of what sizes of cabinets you need? What color do you want the faces to be? How much storage space do you require? The cabinets must be at such a place that leaves you a lot of space to maneuver. Since kitchenis a busy place in the mornings so you will need all the space you can afford. Be practical when making your choices. As little as they may seem to contribute but HINGES support your cabinets so focus on the quality of hinges and other supporting hardware for your cabinets. Since these factors will determine whether your cabinets stay put for the long haul or not. Utilize your kitchen space as efficiently as you can manage. Try incorporating built in racks; pull out pantries and other storage methods. Be cautious since it is a one-time kitchen renovation and cabinets make an important part of it.