Author: Pittsburgh Remodeling Services
A lot of remodeling companies will advertise fancy kitchens with granite counter tops and appliances that cost more than some cars, but not everyone wants or can afford such extravagance. A kitchen can still look nice even on a tight budget. A budget kitchen remodel can be completed using stock cabinets, laminate counter tops, low cost ceramic tile, and high end appliances from the scratch and dent outlet. Smart shopping and flexibility in your style choices and layout can go a long way in saving you money, starting with the cabinets. Using in stock cabinets (instead of custom or semi-custom) will save you a lot of money, but you have to be flexible in your layout. This is due to the fact that stock cabinets only come in certain sizes, and most likely will not be the exact size you need to fill a space. You'll have to be creative with space planning, but we can help with that.
The next big ticket item are the counter tops and the cheapest is almost always laminate. If you want one continuous piece of a specific color of granite you are certainly going to pay for it. However, if smaller pieces are acceptable due to your layout and you are flexible on the color, granite counter tops can be affordable if you shop for remnant pieces. Remnants are pieces that are left over from a bigger job and generally won't form one continuous counter top. Creative spacing of your sink and appliances can help you get a granite counter top for less. Another popular option is selecting two different materials for different sections of your counter. For example, you may choose granite for your main counter and butcher block or laminate for an island.
Finally come the appliances - though some like to pick these first and build their kitchen around them. Buying new is fine, you will get the longest warranty, but not the biggest bang for your buck. There are two other options: used or scratched and dented. Used is a big gamble, no warranty but big opportunities for savings. Scratch and dent outlets offer the best value, essentially new appliances with a warranty. You can find everything from last year's models and floor samples, to returned appliances and some with minor cosmetic flaws at a scratch and dent outlet.
Using these tips can help you get the new kitchen you dream of on the budget you can live with.
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About the author:
Pittsburgh Remodeling Services is a woman owned, local small business specializing in home repair and remodeling. We are insured, but we maintain a safe work environment, and treat your home and belongings with the respect they deserve so we never have to use our insurance. Our team includes an electrical engineer with a degree from the University of Pittsburgh, a tile specialist with over 10 years of experience, and a green building and remodeling expert.
