Are you planning a kitchen remodeling? Take a look!

Don’t forget to look through our list of money-saving tips to help you get the kitchen of your dreams while staying within your budget before starting your makeover.

A kitchen makeover is the most expensive area to renovate, with even minor changes costing $5,000 or more (painting existing cabinets and walls, changing the sink, faucet, and hardware, adding pendant lighting, and updating the wiring). If you knock down walls, reorganize the layout, and purchase new appliances, cabinets, and worktops, your kitchen remodel may cost $50,000 or even more.

That is why we advise you to read our money-saving tips—from simple tweaks to a complete gut renovation—to get the kitchen you want while staying within your budget before hiring an expert or starting to do it yourself.

You can paint and save on cabinets!

The cost of new cabinets might range from 25% to 40% of the total price of a kitchen redesign. So you might consider painting them rather than replacing them if you like their location and functioning, but the finish is dark or dreary. It’s a time-consuming but manageable DIY project. Your wallet will appreciate you this way for sure. Hiring a professional painter will be a fraction of the cost of new bespoke cabinets.

Before you start painting, get everything ready.

These tips can help you get the job done right, whether doing it on your own or keeping an eye on your painter.

The finish’s sheen (or shininess) affects how easy it is to clean. We advise you to use semi-gloss on all trim, satin on painted cabinets, and eggshells on the walls.

Before you start painting, you should start preparing. The paint or primer cannot hide cracks in the walls or nail holes in the trim. Fill nail holes and uneven sand spots, and caulk any joints. You should ensure your contractor spells out who is responsible for specific tasks if you’ve hired a crew for the project.

The optimum time it takes to repaint your kitchen is sooner than you think. You should reduce labor expenses (even after an extra round of touchups later), eliminate paint drips on the cabinets and tiles, and assure a perfect line where they meet the wall by doing it before the cabinets and backsplash go on the walls.

Take Quartz as an example.

According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association, Quartz, a synthetic countertop material that resembles stone, has surpassed granite as the most popular countertop material. Quartz is essentially stain-proof, scratch-proof, and chip-proof. Moreover, it never needs to be sealed.

Quartz is available in many colors and patterns; many closely replicate the natural variations of marble and limestone, both of which are exceptionally high-maintenance kitchen countertop materials.

Budgeting For a Major Kitchen Remodeling

When deciding how much money you should spend on your kitchen redesign, three aspects should be considered:

How much money you can afford to get the kitchen of your dreams

The standard of other houses in your neighborhood’s kitchens

How long do you intend to stay in your current residence? Consider this: How much you should be willing to spend on an extensive renovation is tied to the value of that room as a percentage of your overall house value if you’re seeking payback at resale.

You Can Get the Look of High-End Cabinets for Less Money

If you’re not searching for something unique, you can get the cabinet look you desire (door style, wood type, and finish). While getting your dream cabinet, you don’t have to pay the high price of bespoke cabinets made to order according to your exact design and size specs. In this way, your wallet will thank you.

You can also consider these two low-cost options: Each manufacturer offers a restricted menu of styles and finishes in three-inch width increments; stock cabinets are the least expensive and fastest supplied. Semi-custom cabinets, manufactured to order from a company’s established designs and finishes in one-inch size increments, are the Goldilocks middle-ground option.