How to Give Your Property in Capitola a New Kitchen on a Budget

By: Gregg Camp
Submitted: 2009-06-16 14:10:03
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Whether you own property in Capitola, or anywhere else, chances are, after a few years of staring at the same old kitchen, you’re itching for a chance to revamp it.

However, kitchen renovation is an expensive exercise, and you may be wondering where you’ll find the money to fix up your tired old units, and get some great new accessories, without breaking the bank.

Here are a few great tips that will give your property in Capitola a great new kitchen, without costing you a fortune:

  • Decide on a theme. This is very important, because once you know what theme you like, you can start doing some research. Are you looking for a clinical white minimalist kitchen, or does country or shaker style suit you more? Do you like modern, contemporary, or traditional? Knowing what you like can help the creative process, and once you have some direction, you can look through decorating magazines or websites for more inspiration!

  • If you don’t have money for new cabinets, why not sand down your existing units, and give them a fresh coat of varnish or paint? Almost any surface can be painted, but make sure you check with the hardware store that you have the right primer, or undercoat. Some paints won’t stick to certain surfaces.

  • Adding new handles to your existing units can take them from boring and outdated to fabulous in minutes. Why not take a trip to your nearest hardware store, and find some great new handles, that you can fit yourself?

  • Update your curtains. It’s amazing what a change new curtains or blinds can do for a kitchen, or any other room for that matter. Just make sure you match your choice to your theme – delicate lace curtains will look out of place in a cutting edge modern kitchen, while slick venetian blinds won’t suit a country style.

  • Choose timeless colors. When it comes to cabinets, walls and floors, you don’t want to be getting too adventurous with color. Choose something that you’ll be able to live with for at least a few years to come, and add color with great, cheap accessories. A fabulous cookie jar, or set of bright canisters, will lift the look of the room, without costing a fortune, and when you’re tired of them, invest in new ones.

  • When shopping for appliances, have a look online. There are sites that sell well known brand name appliances at budget friendly prices. Have a look at us-appliance.com, or type cheap appliances or low cost appliances into your browser for lots more results.

Whether you’ve owned your property in Capitola for years, or if you are looking at buying property in Capitola, getting a modern, up to date, state of the art kitchen need not be the major expense you think it will be. Save money by being creative, giving the major features a face lift yourself, and shopping around for funky, well priced appliances and accessories.

Gregg Camp is an experienced Santa Cruz real estate broker. If you want to search for Capitola homes, go to propertyinsantacruz.com and find yourself a great home by the beach.

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