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Kitchen remodelling is one of the most costly home projects. However, that is not to say you cannot upgrade your kitchen when you are low on cash or do not have the money to splash.
Here are the things to know when looking to design a stunning kitchen on a budget.
- Understand the cost of designing a kitchen on a budget
The first step towards designing a kitchen on a budget is to understand the costs. First, you must understand that affordability is relative. What might be affordable can be too costly for someone else. Therefore there is no single budget that can fit everyone.
Understand if you want a whole kitchen remodelling, or you need only a few fixes. Do not forget the other costs like transportation and labour charges.
Once you understand the needed amount you can then understand what you need. Also, remember to have an allowance for the same. At times it will become challenging to keep the exact budget.
- Consider DIY kitchen remodelling
The cost of employing a professional for the remodelling can easily increase the whole expenditure. Save on such expenses by opting to handle the whole project by yourself. For minor kitchen remodels, you don’t need experience or any expertise.
There are several videos and information online from where you can learn DIY kitchen designing. However, do not hesitate to ask for help from a professional whenever you feel stuck. This will help you avoid wasting time and materials when you later need a professional to redo the whole project.
The proper DIY also needs you to have all the necessary tools. Do not improvise or look for a replacement when not sure about all components. Find a source to supply only kitchens materials for the whole project.
- Understand that affordability does not mean low quality
Most homeowners tend to believe the only way to design a kitchen on a budget is through lowering the quality. However, you don’t have to compromise on quality to achieve your kitchen goals. Instead, it is all about knowing what you need and understanding where to get it.
You can get luxury fitted kitchens at affordable prices when you find them from specific dealers. You might also have to forego other aspects of the kitchen to get the right quality of the necessary materials.
- Don’t expect to recoup your kitchen investment in home value
One of the most common pieces of information in the real estate industry is how kitchen remodelling helps improve the home’s value. While a modern and well-fitted kitchen will help you attract more buyers, you should rely on recouping the money used on the remodel from the home’s sales. To get that you might have to price the home highly which will discourage buyers. The best you can regain is around 40% to 70% returns. Only in a few cases will you regain over 90% returns.
Therefore when designing your kitchen on a budget, remember to spend the amount you are willing to lose.