So you want a great-looking kitchen, but don’t have a lot of capital to invest? No problem. Scott Bigham, vice president of construction management for Seattle-based Pinnacle, an American Management Services company, tells how to keep costs low without compromising style.
Add new vinyl flooring that resembles wood: $175 per kitchen
For a brand-new look, resurface laminate countertops with a spray-on epoxy in a color of your choice: $110 per room
Update cabinets with chic doorknobs: $35 per kitchen
Replace an outdated, rusted faucet with a washerless Euro-style single-handle faucet in chrome finish: $30
Modernize walls with knock-down texture and fresh paint: $75
Grand total: $425