How To Partially Renovate Your Current Kitchen

If the layout of your kitchen flows well and functions the way you want it to, you likely don’t need to do a full remodel. Instead, consider a partial renovation of the space, a makeover, if you will.

When partially remodeling a kitchen, keep these four elements in mind. A good interior designer will help you make the right choices so that you don’t regret your decisions on color, tile and more. Change can be scary for some homeowners, but we’re confident that you can move forward with the right team on your side. Let’s get started.

Reface or Paint Your Upper and Lower Cabinets
Since replacing cabinetry is a high-ticket upgrade, we always try to use and refurbish the existing cabinets during a partial remodel. If your kitchen cabinets are of good quality and condition, have the cabinets professionally refaced or repainted. Pairing this upgrade with updated hardware is a great way to feel like you’ve gotten new cabinets without the lead time of ordering and installing a custom design.

Select A New Countertop and Backsplash
Is your backsplash dated? How old is your countertop? Make a statement with a new tile backsplash and a quartz countertop. To dress it up, we suggest continuing the countertop up the backsplash for a seamless and timeless look.

Specify New Flooring and Wall Colors
If you love your existing tile or hardwood, feel free to keep it. However, if you’re looking for a flooring upgrade that withstands moisture and high traffic, look no further than luxury vinyl planks, or LVP.

The wood appearance of LVP brings high-end design to any kitchen and means you don’t have to worry about standing water damaging real wood floors. Plus, LVP won’t warp or shrink with use.

Update Your Dining Set and Bar Stools
New dining furniture is a must, as this dresses up your space. Whether you add new upholstery to your chairs or fresh linens on the table, you need to make furniture and soft furnishings a priority.

Pro Tip
Ditch ugly shutters or blinds and add Roman shades or valances to your kitchen windows for a completely “designed” look.

Before becoming an interior designer, Kathleen Jennison worked as certified public accountant for a national firm. A near-fatal car accident changed her career path and life forever. She suffered serious brain injuries, and her doctors suggested she take art classes to help with her rehabilitation. With her newfound love for design, she studied at the Art Institute in Sacramento, obtaining her bachelor’s degree in interior design. She is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers and has served as the director of marketing for the National Association of Remodelers for the Greater Sacramento area. In 2009, she started KTJ Design Company.
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