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3 Kitchen Makeovers, 3 Budgets

Smart strategies to help you get more for your money in the kitchen.

By Erinn Bucklan
Kitchen Makeover Strategy #1
Budget: Under $15,000
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$15K or under: Cabinets
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Often the biggest expense in a kitchen, new cabinets will probably be out of reach at this price point. If you have an older kitchen, it may be wiser to repaint or refinish the existing cabinets, which are likely wood. It will cost half as much as the price of new wood cabinets, and it's smarter than downgrading to particleboard to fit the budget, Costa points out. Or consider tearing out cabinets completely and going for a trendier open-shelving design, like this look from Pottery Barn. While this is an inexpensive option, it's important to keep shelves free of clutter to maintain the stylish, airy look.


$15K or under: Countertops

$15K or under: Cabinets

$15K or under: Hardware

$15K or under: Appliances

$40K or under: Cabinets


$40K or under: Sinks

$40K or under: Appliances

$70K or under: Cabinets

$70K or under: Appliances

$70K or under: Countertops


$70K or under: Floor Plans


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