Easy & Affordable Ways to Update Your Kitchen
Easy & Affordable Ways to Update Your Kitchen
Remodeling a kitchen is expensive. A few of these fixes could dramatically improve your kitchen with minimal impact on your wallet.

Spending too much time in your kitchen that feels old and dated? Make your space new again with one or more of these fixes. Save the dough for the cookies instead of spending it on an expensive remodel with the tips from Formica Corporation.
Paint the Cabinets
Are your wood cabinets looking tired but functioning perfectly? There are a hundred reasons why you should refinish them instead of replacing them altogether. Save green and be green by painting them for a completely new appearance. Note—if you must update the cabinets in more than paint color you can order new doors instead of an entirely new cabinet. Beware of custom sized cabinets—that can drive up the price of your ‘quick fix’ solution.

Replace the hardware.
New drawer and door pulls can easily update your kitchen. As a bonus you can change the hinges or add soft closers. Who doesn’t love a cabinet that closes on it’s own without the loud ‘BAM!’ reminding them they shouldn’t be sneaking that bag of chips for a late-night snack. Browse stunning kitchen hardware and accessories available at Menards®.
New Countertops.
A new counter will considerably modify the look of your space. The most affordable and effective solution is a laminate counter. A granite or quartz surface, can cost four times the amount or more. Laminate offers endless visual options and styles. View and purchase laminate counters available at Menards®, now.

Freshen up the Backsplash
If your dingy, fruit adorned wallpaper or tile has seen better days, please replace it! For an easy clean, durable solution, check out a laminate backsplash by Formica® Brand.
New Fixtures instead of Appliances
The high dollar would replace the dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave and stove. If those items are working properly, give them a good scrub down and let them be. Replacing that old, cruddy faucet, and the outdated chandelier will give any space a modernized look for much less.
The Road most traveled…
Since a kitchen is one of the most active places in a home, the flooring takes a lot of abuse. If you have a linoleum floor, or a scratched wood surface (that once resembled a floor), update it. The entire space will feel clean and fresh.