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Friday, March 18, 2011

7 Tips to Save Time and Money Remodeling Your Galley Kitchen


How would you like to wave a magic wand over your galley kitchen and transform it from a dark, dingy, poky squeeze space in to a light, airy, modern work space that any chef or homemaker would be proud to occupy? Ha! I knew that would be your answer - dream on, you say? Well, Let me give you a few suggestions on going a big part of the way to a total makeover without having spending the fortune that you don\'t have!

Tip #1 Lighting! Lighting! Lighting! huge recessed in to the ceiling rectangular fixtures with no galre characteristics. If the space can manage it two of them. Add under the cabinet hidden strip lightting - make positive the bulbs are the perfect kind to give you focused lights on the work surface with out intense glare. Yes, go to the lighting specialist in your area and ask for examples in action in the location.

Tip # 2 Look for cabinets in wood or plastic that are bright, modern and light shades. You could use paint over but be careful and attempt 1 or two initial to make certain it doesn\'t look inexpensive or gaudy.

Tip #three Appliances need to be the preferred you can afford and specifically designed for the workspace you have. Go to a significant kitchen supplier with model exhibits. See Kohler Notion Houses on the internet.

Tip #four Fittings such as cabinet handles should certainly be recessed and modern. Stainless or brushed chromium looks most effective

Tip #five Decor. Pick a paint finish that is upbeat and a good combo with your cabinets and appliances. make sure it's durable and scrubable.

Tip #6 Tile is nice if you can afford real tile. Make sure it is light in color and goes with the cabinets, appliances and paint surfaces selected.

Tip #7 Time spent in planning is seldom wasted. Take your time and be careful. It can be tricky generating every thing fit and remain workable