The Pros and Cons of DIY Kitchens

Feb 8
13:01

2009

Charlie Cory

Charlie Cory

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Should you be considering DIY kitchens? Here are some ideas to help those who don't have the skills to remodel the kitchen, but cannot afford to hire a professional.

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The kitchen is the most important room in the house. It is the nerve centre of what keeps the family ticking over. So when it comes to giving the kitchen a facelift,The Pros and Cons of DIY Kitchens Articles should you go for a professional or are DIY kitchens in you?

In the current economic climate, there is no doubt that many of those on the fence may well actually try their hand at a DIY kitchen. If you are handy with tools, then perhaps this is a good choice. For those that struggle to put shelves up though, making a decision such as this is fraught with danger!

If you plan on a major overhaul of the kitchen, then the choice is perhaps not so stark. You will need some specialist tools and will also require some specialist skills. The former could be purchased, or perhaps hired at a cost, but the latter is not something that you can acquire overnight, unless you have a suitable skilled friend to help you.

However, a DIY kitchen facelift is something else, and certainly within the capabilities of a lot more people.

Simply sanding down wooden cupboard doors might be enough to revitalise a kitchen. The same can be said of a worktop, as long as it is wooden. A lick of paint on wooden panels can make a huge difference as well.

Changing the floor can also be a very effective makeover ploy. Changing lino, or even applying new tiling can change the aspect of a kitchen completely. Cork tiling is an interesting choice. The material is soft, so dropped plates have a greater chance of survival. It is also warmer on the feet too.

A simple redecoration of the walls can be very effective as well, though done in conjunction with a cupboard makeover or flooring facelift, can give the impression of a complete new kitchen. The combination of ideas does make the idea of DIY kitchens a lot more appealing!

DIY kitchens are not for everyone.  Kitchen Remodelling might be the answer if cannot afford to get a new one, so here are some great ideas for you.

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