Tag Archives: renovate

Inexpensive Kitchen Makeovers

As you may know, we are exploring our options with a kitchen makeover. We don’t want to spend the time or money for a complete redesign, but we do need an update. If you are in the same situation or you just want a mini update, check out these inexpensive kitchen make over ideas. Remove the doors from upper corner cabinets or the cabinet above the stove to create a new look. Having some open cabinets can add to the feeling of more space and a larger kitchen. If your cabinets are like mine, old and lined with floral stuck-hard … Continue reading →

Easy Bathroom Updates

Try a few of these simple techniques that will have your bathroom looking fresh and new. These ideas can be used to help stage a home for sale or just to give it a nice new look. You won’t spend a lot of money, but you will get a lot of impact. If your bathroom is looking tired, consider using some color to make it come alive. A series of contrasting stripes on the wall will have that bathroom grabbing attention. Choose three shades (two color and one neutral, such as white). Horizontal stripes will make the bathroom appear larger, … Continue reading →

Making Decisions on Renovations

Sometimes, we have to ask, Renovation: Is it Worth it? The answer will vary, depending on many different considerations including the other questions you ask. For example, in a small home with a large family, you may wish to increase your storage. Wall to wall, floor to ceiling shelves sound pretty darned good… built-ins (or built in styles) are great. They don’t look so much like an afterthought, or just another area stuffed with stuff. They look like they have always been part of the place. So, should you do shelving? You may wonder if you are giving up too … Continue reading →

Bathroom Vanities: Update or Renovate?

Bathrooms are one of those areas that provide you with the most return on your investment when you update or renovate them. So, it does pay to spend some money in the bathrooms. But, sometimes you can spend too much or too little. It is important to know when a bathroom makeover calls for just an update or a complete renovation. When we moved into our home, the largest bathroom at the end of the hall needed some serious changes. Well, it still does, although we have gotten some work done. The next piece on our list has to do … Continue reading →