Friday, April 12, 2013

Gourmet kitchen, small budget

By Jean Cox


If you've dreamed of being a gourmet chef, like the ones you see on TV, you know you need the necessary tools to do the job. That is just as important as the ingredients you use. With money being on the low, the situation calls for you to design your kitchen on a budget. If money is hard to find, then the following tips can be essential for you.

The important thing is to keep the kitchen functional. You want to be able to move from workspace to work space with minimal effort. You should be able to easily prepare with smooth movement. Your tools should be right where you can get them when you need them. To avoid additional costs, your kitchen should be planned this way.

You will require eminent appliances. To get a quality kitchen, you will need these tools. The more advanced appliances can cost a fortune. You can get an equally good performance with cheaper appliances. Select appliances that are at par with your styling and as long as they do their job well, you do not have to get the expensive ones.

Which other areas can you save on when designing your gourmet kitchen?

Think of your flooring as you will need something that lasts while being easy to clean. Linoleum floor tiles are one option, which is relatively inexpensive. It is simple to install and one can do it by himself saving on labor. There is also laminate wood which is easy on maintenance and looks equally good.

You can spend a fortune on custom cabinets. You can get stock cabinets that are cheap and one can make them unique by combining their shapes. You can also opt to get your existing cabinets an antique finish to make them look unique. They will serve you just as well as custom kitchen storage cabinets, they will look good and you will save a lot of money.

Ensure that you opt for laminate countertops. They are easy to install, and they look good. They are sturdy and they are very functional. They are less expensive than marble or stone.

You require good lighting for a kitchen that is safe and effective. The best and cheapest lighting system is the under-the-cabinet lighting. Since it gets rid of shadows, ensure that you have it where it does the most good. You require enough lighting to enable you to see your work and to be safe.

You can make your dreams come true by getting the gourmet kitchen that you so much desire. This can be done with ample tools and on a tight budget. One can get the floor that he desires, appliances that serve the role they are intended to and the lighting that does what is required. All that is left is for you to get to work.




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