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EASY WAYS TO UPDATE YOUR KITCHEN
WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK.
Adding a backsplash or updating your
existing one can complete the look of
your kitchen. I love the look of a glass tile.
They come in a variety of colors and sizes
and can be installed a few different ways
to suit the homeowners' style.
Pelt No 254
Farrow & Ball
www.farrow-ball.com
Hague Blue No 30
Farrow & Ball
www.farrow-ball.com
If your kitchen cabinets are white or a
light color, you can add personality and
drama to the walls with a dark hue. I love
high contrast when it comes to design and
adding a dark color to the walls is an easy
way to incorporate that into the space.
X-Tile, www.x-tile.net
This outdated kitchen needed a fresh, new
look and we accomplished that with paint and
tiles. The cabinets were painted a bright white
to lighten up the space and the island was
painted black to create a stunning contrast. We
also added a gloss black tile backsplash. The
result is a fresh, modern kitchen with minimal
expense!
If your kitchen cabinets are in great shape you
can get the same modern update by having
them spray painted by a professional or you
could paint them yourself. If you decide to
paint them yourself, start with an adhesive
bonding primer, it promotes adhesion and
gives the primer and paint something to stick
to. Next, apply a coat of primer and finish with
a cabinet paint.
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Whether your renovation is focused
on one small portion of your home, or
you’re engaging in a full flip, you can stay
organized and maintain a simplified life
during a renovation by ensuring you are
organized.
DOCUMENTS Use a document box with file
folders to house important information such as
contracts, schedule, pre-construction agreements,
construction plans, construction schedules,
estimates, permits, budgets, order changes,
drawings and plans, any relevant correspondence
with contractors or third parties, manufacturer
samples, paint chips, etc.
STORAGE Investing in a storage unit during a
large renovation is also a smart move. Always go
larger than required, as you may wish to access
or retrieve some items during the duration of
the renovation. Heirlooms, paintings, keepsakes,
jewelry, and other valuables should all be stored
away to avoid accidental damage or loss.
SIMPLIFY To keep life simple during the
renovation, part with items that do not
contribute to your day-to-day routine. Personal
items and toiletries you use daily should be
at the top of your priority list; allow yourself a
small travel pack to house these items. If you are
living out of a suitcase, choose versatile, neutral
wardrobe staples that give you the opportunity
to create a variety of outfits and reduce the
amount of laundry you’ll need to do.
TAKING CARE OF FAMILY For a large
renovation, I recommend investing your grocery
budget in a prepared meal service. A renovation
can leave you sparse time for preparing healthy
meals for your family. A prepared meal service
will keep you fueled and save you time. I also
recommend that you take up any offers you have
from friends and family to look after your little
ones, or your pets. Sending them to a reno-
free zone will allow them some normalcy and
safety and give you freedom to focus on the
renovation. - Mikela Correia, www.spaces-simplified.com