Kitchen Renovations: optimize your investment!

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by: RONAMAG

Decor column - published on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

The kitchen is the heart of a home and is the room that will add the most value to your house. Take a look at some of these renovation tips before starting on your own project!

A kitchen renovation requires a substantial investment. Here are some tips that will allow you to refresh your kitchen while optimizing your allocated budget.

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Cabinets

The cabinets are one of the most expensive components of a kitchen renovation. If the cabinet frames are in good shape, consider only changing the finish. Resurfacing the doors and adding new, trendy handles will reinvigorate your cabinets, without having to rebuild them completely. Often, handles are sold in sets of six or ten pieces, allowing you to save money on your purchase.

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Flooring

By remplacing your flooring, you will instantenously get the feeling that you are in a new room. Note that vinyl flooring is an excellent and affordable option, as well as being durable and offered in various finishes. Fabricated wood, cork or bamboo flooring will also drastically change the style of your kitchen while keeping you within your budget.

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Colour

A layer of paint could also add a punch of colour and give a different atmosphere to your kitchen. Consider giving the room an entirely new look with a trendy colour, or highlight certain sections of your kitchen with the colour zoning technique, by using paint or wallpaper.

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You can also introduce more colours into your kitchen by installing an original backsplash. Consider a ceramic mosaic, a thermoplastic panneled backsplash, or even a peinted wall covered by a sheet of plexiglass to obtain the exact, desired colour.

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By using Rona Paint and Primer in One, you will save time and money.

Appliances

Consider purchasing modern looking appliances. They will bring style and a clean look to your kitchen, and are advantageous thanks to their low energy consumption.