The kitchen is the epicenter of your home and family. You use it for everything from cooking and cleaning to homework with the kids, paying bills, and entertaining. With a central location in your life, the state of your kitchen greatly impacts your entire home. So, if you need a change, making a few adjustments in the kitchen is a simple way to create a refreshed look and feel. Plus, when it comes to cost and return on investment, kitchen remodeling has long been considered one of the best ways to improve a home's market value. Let's talk about how you can improve your kitchen — and everything it's connected to — without upending your life!
A minor kitchen makeover is a cosmetic refresh that improves the aesthetics and enjoyment of your kitchen. The general rule of thumb for small kitchen makeovers is everything in the kitchen stays in the same place. The footprint or shell of the kitchen (i.e., the floors, walls, and ceiling) doesn't move. Generally, cabinets and flooring are in good shape, and you already have decent lighting. But you may have old tiles or countertops that you want to update with clean new finishes. You might have an old appliance and, while replacing it, decide to refurbish something else like your cabinet hardware, sink, or faucet. A small custom kitchen renovation is also an excellent opportunity to make a bold design statement that says WOW! You could add a design element like a decorative tile backsplash that complements perfectly with an elegant new quartz countertop. Under cabinet lighting would make the space brighter and more functional for food prep. No matter what concerns inspire your cosmetic changes, you can transform your kitchen into a place you LOVE to spend time.
Our designers create custom kitchens and baths, and they have creative ideas to give you a fresh perspective on your dated kitchen. We recommend picking one to three design ideas for a minor kitchen remodel. More than three, and it is no longer a minor refresh but considered a whole kitchen remodel. Choose options that make the most significant impact and create the most mileage for your family. Here's some inspiration!
Kitchen Refresh Ideas:
Visit our project spotlights, like this kitchen remodel before and after, to see these ideas in action!
With minor custom kitchen renovations, your family experiences less interruption to routine and schedules. The average work time for a small kitchen makeover is about three to four weeks. Full remodels are a huge undertaking and take your kitchen off commission on average for eight to ten weeks; this usually means you have to set up a makeshift kitchenette while waiting for your remodel to finish. In a minor kitchen makeover, you may not need to pack up, move, and store your whole kitchen elsewhere during the construction. However, meal planning with limited kitchen appliances will be strategic for both options.
Whether you are planning a complete kitchen replacement, minor improvements, or any combination, here are a few tips for getting through a kitchen remodel.
Corvallis Custom Kitchens and Baths have been remodeling homes in Corvallis neighborhoods for 20 years, and we're ready to help you update yours! Discover whether your kitchen is a good candidate for a minor kitchen remodel by scheduling an in-home consultation with our design team today.