The Beauty Battalion - Featuring Beauty In All Shapes & Sizes January 2018 | Page 44

Room-by-Room
Small
changes
that add up
to a big
impact
RENOVATIONS
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FAMILY FEATURES
f your favorite room is outdated and
dingy, a renovation may be all you
need to make the old feel new and
to fall in love with your home all
over again.
Upgrading your home can be a
big job, and unless it’s part of a pre-
move-in plan, few homeowners find
it practical (or even possible, from a
budget standpoint) to execute a large-
scale project. However, tackling the
updates one room at a time and focusing
on small changes that bring big returns
can put those overdue enhancements
well within reach.
Kitchen
It’s the heart of the home, and it’s where
many homeowners sink big money to
make upgrades. Kitchen renovations
don’t have to require a second mortgage
though. Re-facing rather than replacing
cabinetry can bring about a whole new
look for a whole lot less money. This is
a good option when the existing cabinets
are still in good working condition and
you’re just looking for an aesthetic
change. Other small-scale options
include swapping out the countertop and
sink, changing the lighting fixtures and
updating tired floors with contemporary
wood or tile.
Bathroom
When plumbing is involved, project
costs can skyrocket, but there are some
relatively simple ways you can give
your bathroom a facelift on a modest
budget. For starters, swap out all the
fixtures from lighting to faucets. A
new vanity is another instant upgrade,