Submitted by athena_lymberopoulos on Mon, 02/18/2013 - 10:48.
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Upgrade Your Appliances
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Over the years, appliances have gotten smaller, sleeker, more energy efficient, and more colorful. If you’ve had the same appliances for a while, make changes before putting your house on the market. If your kitchen sports a microwave/stove all-in-one unit, it’s time for an upgrade. Wall ovens remain popular, but newer models are much smaller, so a contractor may need to retrofit the appliance to your cabinet space.If your fridge, dishwasher and stove don’t match, spring for new ones that do. Mismatched appliances will stick out like a sore thumb and deter buyers. Stainless steel enjoys popularity these days, but make sure the appliance color you choose works with the style of your kitchen.
Submitted by athena_lymberopoulos on Mon, 02/18/2013 - 10:49.
To clarify - where did the lights come from in picture 2?
Submitted by athena_lymberopoulos on Mon, 02/18/2013 - 10:47.
I love the lights and star shaped bulbs in this photo. Where can I find them??
Submitted by alice@alicetchan.com on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 11:02.
@ cureton - the article really outlines the different steps. My recommendation is for you and your wife to assess your kitchen and make a list of things that need upgrading and prioritize them in order of need or importance. Then decide how much you can put towards your upgrades, whether initially or what you can set aside on a monthly basis. Some fixes can be done inexpensively while others may require you to save up. For example, if you cabinets are in good shape, painting them will be give it an instant facelift. Add some new hardware from your local home improvement store or if you have IKEA near you, there are lots of inexpensive options there. Just those two things alone will make a big difference. There are inexpensive pre-fab slab countertops available and for appliances, stay tuned for long weekend holiday sales or check out the outlets in your area. They usually carry items that have minor dings that does not change the functionality of the unit, but they can't sell it for full price. Good luck and have fun!
Submitted by cureton on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 11:23.
My wife and I are thinking about upgrading our kitchen. We would like to do it a step at a time. We recently retired and on a fix income. Any suggestions on how to fet started
Submitted by pecksa on Sun, 09/16/2012 - 07:42.
So calm and relaxing. Can you tell me what the back splash is and the color.
Submitted by jcastor on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 07:37.
Want to know the name and manufacturer of the cabunets in picture 4 above.
Submitted by brokensaucer
where did the lights in the first picture come from??? I love them!
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