Kitchen Makeover Ideas for 2014

Kitchen Makeover Ideas kor 2014 How to Give Your Kitchen the Spring/Summer-look When spring and summer comes blooming in, sometimes we get the desire to redesign the kitchen Kitchen makeovers give a fresh new look and a renewed interest. 73 minutes is the average time spent by a UK adult per day in the kitchen. НI of British people spend between 2-3 hrs in the kitchen. 44.6% In the course of an average human life 3 years are spent in peeling, chopping, boiling, and cooking inside the kitchen. The same day to day chores inside the same kitchen can be boring, have a change of scenery every now and then... Welcome the blooming spring/summer inside your kitchen with these makeover ideas: Simplify your Kitchen Colour the Kitchen Change the Flooring For an ideal kitchen makeover, start with cleaning it out rather than redesigning it immediately. Keep what you really need and get rid of all that clutter and unwanted items. Splashes of color can convey a contemporary feel; calm, soothing pastels can add a touch of elegance and simplicity. Pale yellow and bright orange are in for the spring. Painted Kitchens are the latest fashion trends in of UK people choose 29%) flooring as the 1st changeover item in the kitchen. Resurface 2014. Go for some unconventional colours. Refinish an existing wood floor and stain it a different color or add stenciled borders. Stone Mint-green for the cabinets can make the kitchen look modern and chic. flooring can be professionally polished to bring back its original luster. A makeover for the Cabinet Cover If the floor is sound and flat, you may be able to cover linoleum or wood with a coat of flooring primer and paint, or a layer of stick-down vinyl tiles or sheet flooring. Cabinet makeover comes 33%) 1st in the mind of 33% people. Switch up the Lighting Change hardware of the Brits prefer changing 21%) the lighting for the Replacing knobs, pulls, and hinges. makeover. An easy way to alter up the entire look and mood of the kitchen room is to switch up the lighting. When adding more lights to make your kitchen more at home and welcoming, try to use lights that save energy rather than use excessive energy. Paint A coat of paint can brighten up old cabinets and cheer up the whole room. You can also look for a "summer rug" that is colorful to brighten up the otherwise neutral floors. Reface Refacing can make cabinets look brand new. First, doors and drawer fronts are removed and all exterior surfaces are covered with a veneer of pre finished wood in whatever species and finish you prefer. Countertops Nothing changes the look of a kitchen quicker than sprucing up countertops. of Brits prefer changing or 35%) re-modeling it at first. Change the layout Change doors It's possible to replace just the panels on cabinet doors. Decorative filler panel options include glass and metal. The layout can also be changed to make a difference in the décor. of UK men prefer a Galley 20% shaped layout. Resurface while Add moldings Wood moldings and trim add character to plain cabinet fronts. Ceramic tiles can also be installed over existing plywood. And if your solid surface or stone countertop is showing its age, the surface can be professionally polished to remove the marks. of females go for a 25% G-shaped one. Upgrade interiors Slide-out shelves, tilt-trays, drawer dividers, and full- extension drawer glides can be retrofitted to your old boxes. Add moldings to the front edge New Sinks and fixtures Add a backsplash like changing the sinks and fixtures to add sparkle to the kitchen. Mixer taps can go a long way in modernising your sinks. 24% Change the Appliances If you are fine with your budget you can go for changing the refrigerator, oven and Dishwasher - it can update the look as well as save energy. If you're not replacing countertops, you can change the backsplash. Good choices: laminates, ceramic or glass tile, bead board, even metal ceiling squares. Britons that changed their: Dishwashers 26% Oven/Hob (24% Refrigerators (37%) BROUGHT TO YOU BY: SOURCES: http://www.styleathome.com/homes/renovating/kitchen-renovation-guide/a/29993 PRIMUS http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,591162-2,00.html http://diybydesign.blogspot.in/2013/05/diy-kitchen-makeover-for-springsummer.html https://www.sears.com/community/home-family/change-your-kitchen-with-the-seasons-see-how/ www.Primus.co.uk http://www.strategiesonline.net/2014-kitchen-trends-painted-kitchens/