Handy Hints For A Kitchen Makeover
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Handy Hints For A Kitchen Makeover
Granite Transformations offer six styling tips for a swift kitchen makeover
Nothing dates a kitchen like worn worktops , damaged doors , stained grouting , cracked tiles and burned surfaces . But renovating your kitchen and bringing the décor bang up-to-date needn ’ t cost the earth and could add upwards of 5 % to the value of your property . To give you an idea , home makeover experts Granite Transformations have put together some handy hints for updating your kitchen décor .
Layout – if you ’ re comfortable with your layout , then don ’ t rip everything out and fit totally new units , with all the expense and disruption that entails . Instead , reface your work surfaces with composite granite , quartz , recycled glass or porcelain composites that fit right over existing worktops and replace cabinet doors with new made-to-measure fittings , leaving the underlying carcases intact . This also means no rewiring or new pipework , cutting installation costs by more than half .
Colours – your décor is a reflection of your personality and lifestyle , so a kitchen makeover gives an opportunity to ditch unfashionable or eccentric finishes and explore fresh colour and style directions . Black worktops can become white or bold colours , timber grain cabinet doors can be transformed into high gloss acrylic and you can add splashes of brightness with glass mosaic panels or an island unit in a contrasting colour . Remodelling means the choice is yours .
Storage – even though you ’ re happy with the basics , your accumulation of gadgets and materials might make extra storage a bonus . Refaced work surfaces and cabinetry enable a new central island unit , extra wall cabinets or a full-height storage cupboard to be integrated seamlessly into your new design . There is also the option of glass-fronted cabinets and drawers for displaying prized knick-knacks or extending a run of base cabinets into a right-angle peninsula end , complete with cantilevered worktops for a breakfast counter .
Practicality – if you have laboured in the past with resealing , sanding , treating and polishing stone , timber and laminate worktops , then now is the time to choose a modern , maintenance-free composite material that is non-porous , flame-resistant and withstands stains , scratches , cuts , burns and knocks . Today ’ s agglomerate granite , quartz and recycled surfaces look like luxurious natural stone , but need just an occasional wipeover to keep their sheen and come in a wide choice of colours .
Splashbacks – you ’ d be surprised how a decorative , yet practical splashback can enhance or transform the look of a kitchen . Choose a regular upstand in the same material to run around the worktops , protecting against dirt and bacteria , a half-height glass mosaic splashback that adds texture and sparkle , or perhaps an extravagant , full wall panel in large tiles or seamless sheeting . Modern , slimline agglomerate and polyurethane-backed mosaics will fit over existing tiles and surfaces , making fitting a breeze .
Appliances – with the saving you enjoy from a makeover rather than installing a new fitted kitchen , you should be able to splash out on selected appliances , sinks , taps and accessories to set off your updated décor . The beauty of standard-sized kitchen units and white goods is that new items can be dropped into place with little fuss . So investigate new cooking technology like steam ovens , induction hobs , flush-mounted cookers and built-in microwaves , as well as under mount ceramic bowls and , going back in time , a deep butler ’ s sink . Granite Transformations operates showrooms locally , with their own expert designers and fitters who can carry out these kitchen makeovers and more , often in just one day . Call or visit us now at Granite Transformations Derby 01332 370953 – Unit 6a , Centurion Way Business Park , Alfreton Road , Derby – DE214AY
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