6 Easy low cost ideasSwitch Out Your Dishwasher
Replacing your dishwasher is not only an aesthetic upgrade but can be an environmentally conscious one too. With various finishes -- black, white, stainless steel or matching cabinet-paneled -- switching out your dishwasher can quickly update your whole kitchen.
The Energy Star-rated Bosch Evolution 800 series (SHE65PO; $998 in stainless steel at Sears) surpasses federal requirements for energy-efficiency by 80% and uses less than 3 gallons of water per cycle (compared with the 8 gallons used by a dishwasher built before 1994). Typical savings on utility bills: about $50 annually.
Organization
Organizing your kitchen cabinets and shelves can save you lots of time and sanity. Drawer organizers and cabinet racks will make a kitchen free of clutter. Adding slide-out cabinet shelves at www.shelvesthatslide.com for $32-$60 per shelf can make the room more accessible for everyone in the family.
Your Backsplash
Changing the backsplash in your kitchen can breathe new life into the space. With a variety of finishes and colors, you can go from country to modern in a snap. It’s easy with Aspect peel-and-stick, 3-by-6 inch tiles in brushed metal ($21 per square foot at Lowe’s).
A New Sink
The most overworked piece in the kitchen can often be neglected. Add efficiency with a top-mounted, two-basin model in stainless steel (Kohler Toccata, $178 at Home Depot). Add a single-control faucet, such as the Kohler Coralais with pull-out spray nozzle ($167) or the Pegasus Arko with pull-down spray and high-arc spigot ($279).
It’s the most expensive flooring options, but wood brings timeless appeal to any space. Hardwood comes in different grains and stains and ranges in price from $9 to $22 per square foot installed. Bamboo ($12-$28 per square foot installed) is the green alternative. With a tighter “grain” it is a more modern look and is very durable.
Engineered wood (Bruce Engineered Cherry Hardwood at Lowes, $106 per 22.5 square feet) is a more cost effective option that doesn’t require a tool belt. The interlocking system floats and gives your floor a new look without a nail in sight.
Add Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile is also a lush option for a kitchen floor. Think terracotta. These squares come in a variety of colors and sizes. A disadvantage though is their temperature under your feet (wear socks) and most anything will break when it falls. The price range for these tiles is $3 to $20 per square foot, installed.
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