Eventually I want to redo the kitchen in my house, but I want to keep the cost under $10k, maybe even $5k. The kitchen is not very large either.
We want new cabinets, counter top, and new appliances:
range, over the range microwave (there currently is not one, and the exhaust fan is not directly above the range),
install a dishwasher as well as a garbage disposal (there is no dishwasher or disposal now).
What are some ways to keep the costs $5 - $10K? We could install the appliances ourselves, but I would prefer someone be paid to install the cabinets, counter and moving the exhast fan over so that we can have an OTR microwave.
2007-02-15 07:48:42 · 7 answers · asked by GirlUdontKnow 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Thanks for the laugh Bob, I wish, lol.
2007-02-15 08:47:48 · update #1
The best way is to do the labor yourself. That is where most of the cost will come from.
You might consider asking your friends if they have a trade in this or know someone who is good but reasonable.
2007-02-15 07:58:58 · answer #1 · answered by Angela W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you could refinish your cabinets, replace the doors and countertops and even the sink & fixtures if you wanted. New handles or knobs make a HUGE difference. As for the floors, Go to Lowe's or Home Depot and buy a book. They're by the register and do it yourself. It's not as hard as you might think and very rewarding. Electrical and plumbing: must be certified in that area.....Good luck.
2007-02-15 15:58:34 · answer #2 · answered by wondermom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one way to keep costs down is to do cabinet refacing. They take the doors off and use the same base cabinets and just put new doors. I have heard also to go to cabinet makers instead of Lowes - or home depot -
2007-02-15 15:57:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look into painting the cabints yourself,only if they are in good shape. that will save you alot of $$$. also most over the stove microwavs have a built in exhaust fan like mine . GE is a good brand and so is Maytag.
2007-02-15 16:33:40 · answer #4 · answered by april c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about whether you really need to replace the whole cabinets, or whether you could get new doors and worktops and retain the existing cabinets.
2007-02-15 15:52:27 · answer #5 · answered by Marzipan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like a contemporary look you could try Ikea, they have design help too.
2007-02-18 21:54:10 · answer #6 · answered by bobbie_jo45 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to Home Depot and stand in one of teh sample kitchens and say its yours...
2007-02-15 15:52:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋