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January 23, 2019 by finnteriors

7 Budget Friendly Home Remodeling Ideas

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Looking for home remodeling ideas?

Almost everyone wants their home to be stylish and fit their personality; and some home renovation projects don’t have to break the bank. The key is to do your research and don’t let yourself get overwhelmed.

Read on for seven budget home renovation ideas you can tackle yourself!

If you’re considering a major renovation project, such as a kitchen or bathroom remodel, contact Finnteriors Construction to get your questions answered.

Budget Friendly Home Remodeling Idea #1: Chalk Up Old Floors

Worn out, worn down old flooring is impossible to clean, always looks bad and makes everything look shabby. When sanding and refinishing your floor is not a project your budget can handle what can you do?

For a non-toxic odor-free option use chalk paint on your floor. Chalk paint isn't just white it comes in countless shades and you can create the look you want with stencils and other painting techniques.

Bonus Budget Friendly Home Remodeling Idea:

Chalk paint can be used on tile floors too.

Budget Friendly Home Remodeling Idea #2: See-Through Old Cabinets

Outdated cabinet doors impact the look of a kitchen seriously. When you cannot afford a complete kitchen remodel and cabinet refacing is not in your near future what can you do?

First of all, you can switch out the cabinetry hardware. This is a very easy update if you find new hardware with the same fastener pattern as the old stuff you want to replace. Just attach the new hardware through the holes that are already there with a screwdriver.

Another cabinet door quick fix is to replace a couple of your old cabinet doors with see-through glass doors. Use the new glass cabinet doors to showcase your best kitchen wares and colorful serving pieces to refresh your kitchen style.

Budget Friendly Home Remodeling Idea #3: Stick Up A Backsplash

Cover a tired old backsplash or create a new backsplash to make it look like you invested in a real kitchen remodel. One budget-friendly way to get a new backsplash is to use peel-and-stick tile that does not require special tools to install. Just literally peel and stick it where you want it.

If you need a backsplash option for nearly nothing you can look no further than the dollar store. Adhesive foil backsplash wall stickers printed to look like tile are available. Each one-dollar foil wall sticker measures 29.5 inches long and 17.5 inches high, so you might need a few to create your backsplash. The black, grey, and white tile pattern is our favorite.

Budget Friendly Home Remodeling Idea #4: Switch Up Switch Plates

Chances are that if your switch plates look horrible you haven’t noticed. That said you can do something about it. The style fix is quick and easy and will not take a chunk of change out of your wallet.

First, in case you are not sure what a switch plate is let me explain. Switch plates cover electrical outlets, light switches, dimmers, phone jack, cable and any other type of wired wall connection. Switch plates covers are referred to as wall covers and other names including light switch plates, outlet cover, and light switch covers.

The most basic plastic white switch plate cover costs about forty cents with tax at your local hardware store. New white switch plate covers will look great and at forty cents each most can replace a whole house of covers for twenty bucks. You can get as fancy and customized as you desire with switch plate covers. If you want something unique and stylish there are wall cover specialty retailers online with thousands of options.

Budget Friendly Home Remodeling Idea #5: Ramp Up Old Lamps

You may love your old lamp, but do you still love that old dusty lampshade? Probably, not. Take a good look at the lampshades in your home. Toss the ones you hate immediately and replace them. This is your chance to change the look of the lamp and the lighting in your living space completely.

Lampshades direct light from lamps. Light colored shades with some transparency will let diffused light into a room. While darker and more opaque lampshades focus light directly above and below. Choose a lampshade to get the lighting you want in your home. Traditional lampshades are paper or cloth, but you do not have to stick with tradition. Go with a glass, metal, or mesh lampshade for a modern look.

Budget Friendly Home Remodeling Idea #6: Stick Up Wallpaper

Try something new with removable wallpaper. This is not the wallpaper you may have heard horror stories about. Select from the most creative designs you can imagine for your walls. Removable wallpaper is peel and stick and can be repositioned, cleaned and removed at any time without damaging your walls. On top of that, it does not present the chemical sensitivity issues that come with other wall covering options. The amazing patterns, murals, and looks are beyond belief.

Budget Friendly Home Remodeling Idea #7: Cover Up Kickplates

Do you have stairs with scuffed up kickplates? Try covering them with removable wallpaper. Create decorator look stairs in minutes. Just cut the wallpaper to perfectly cover each kickplate and peel and stick.

Finnteriors is ready to complete your remodeling project. Call 314-384-5594 for s free estimate today.

January 4, 2019 by finnteriors

Kitchen Layouts For Your Kitchen Remodeling Plan

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When you are planning a kitchen remodel you need to know the 6 main kitchen layouts. Here is a resource for you. This infographic will help you with the kitchen layout selection process.

Kitchen Layout

Work Triangle

Consider the kitchen work triangle when designing your kitchen. The work triangle is the advised relationship used in kitchen design between the cooking, storage and washing; also called prep areas. Ideally, you can move effortlessly in the center of the work triangle while quickly shifting tasks. Here are some of the guidelines of the work triangle system.

Sides of the triangle are 4 Ft to 9 Ft long.
Triangle must be obstacle-free.
Nothing penetrates the triangle for over 12 inches including islands, trashcans, and pet bowls.
Major traffic patterns do not cross the triangle.
If there is only one sink place it across from the cooking surface, prep area or refrigerator.
The total distance of sides of the work triangle is 13 Ft to 26 Ft.

1. One-wall

The One-wall kitchen layout is also referred to as a “Pullman kitchen” and is usually located in studio or loft apartments because it is the best layout for saving space. Cabinets and appliances are arranged on a single wall. Many kitchens also include an island.

2. Galley

Galley kitchens are also called walk-through kitchens. They are ideal for smaller spaces and for one-cook at a time kitchens. The galley has two walls in parallel with a walkway in between. Galleys do not have any costly corners to configure.

3. L-Shaped

L-shaped kitchens have one corner space for deep storage. Two countertops on joining perpendicular walls that form the L-shape and a dining area is easy to add. This design is good for small and medium sized kitchens. The L-shaped layout is not best for large kitchens and does not easily accommodate multiple cooks.

4. U-Shaped

Also called the horseshoe, the U-shape kitchen layout has three walls for cabinets and appliances. The design is often modified using an island as the third wall. This allows movement around the island and can accommodate multiple cooks well.

5. Island

A fixed island can host sinks, appliances, and cabinetry for storage. all islands whether fixed or movable always add more counter space. Islands with stools are a place to dine. Prep food at an island sink. An island can morph a one-wall kitchen into a galley kitchen or an L-shaped layout into a U-shaped one. If your kitchen does not have enough clearance to maneuver around an island do not add one.

6. G-Shaped

A G-shaped kitchen is also known as a peninsula kitchen. An island is connected to an L-shaped layout making it a U-shape. U-shaped kitchens form a G-shaped kitchen when a peninsula is added. The peninsula is an island functionally but requires less clearance.

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December 20, 2018 by finnteriors

2019 Kitchen Remodeling Trends: 8 Looks To Love

2019 kitchen remodeling trends are going to bring the modern look you want to your home.These are the stylish new looks you want for your kitchen. 2019 kitchen remodeling trends are about living well and elevating positive energy in your home. Texture, color, lighting, and materials combine in new ways to enliven your kitchen and inspire your kitchen remodeling plan.

1. Keep Quartz

Quartz countertops are here to stay for 2019 and it makes sense. Quartz countertops provide a timeless look so it is a good choice if your home will be on the market soon. Moreover, quartz is incredibly durable. In fact, quartz countertops are considered practically indestructible as long as you avoid direct heat. Although quartz counters are scorch and heat-resistant sudden changes in temperature or exposure to sustained heat may cause the surface to crack. Do not set a hot pot or pan directly on quartz. Always use a trivet or a hot pad to keep a quartz countertop in tip-top shape.

Quartz countertops are low-maintenance. They do not need to be sealed like natural wood or stone. Scouring pads are too harsh for quartz and will dull the surface. Harsh chemical cleaners should not be used. They may break down the bonds between the quartz and resins. Use a gentle cleansing scrub like baking soda to remove surface stains. Wipe with soapy water to clean on a daily basis. The resin binders in quartz countertops make them nonporous, unlike granite. Being nonporous stains and odors from bacteria, mold, and mildew do not penetrate the surface of quartz countertops.

2. Add Stools

Kitchen stools are a stylish way to add seating without taking up too much space. Stools in the kitchen are the perfect alternative to table seating for those who have repurposed their dining room into a yoga studio. Kitchen stools can serve several purposes for the whole family. They provide a place for a quick afternoon snack a smart place to plan your next renovation and a central location for house meetings. It seems like the selection of updated stools exploded overnight. You will see everything from chic ultramodern stools to vintage-look ice cream parlor seats.

3. Extend Islands

Whether you are a kitchen renovation newbie or a kitchen remodeling addict if a kitchen island is part of your kitchen renovation plan think about creating an instant table. Simply extend the island countertop beyond the island edge. Now, you have a single level island that will provide increased prep space, along with creating a place for obstruction-free talking and eating. The single layer island pairs perfectly with the 2019 kitchen stool trend, of course. With kitchen stools, you have a space-saver when entertaining. Additional seats for several guests are ready in an instant. This is especially true if you have limited space. Extend the countertop allowing enough room for knees to make it a comfortable place to sit anytime.

4. Think Dark

Blinding snow white kitchens are classic. White is not trending in 2019. Darker more vibrant tones with more sex appeal are the kitchens of 2019. Unexpected mysterious colors from periwinkle to passion fruit create a place to dive into your passion to cook or eat. Darker kitchens not only add dramatic elegance to your home but also are easier to keep clean compared to their stark light counterparts.

5. More Matte

The chic look of matte kitchens continues to trend in 2019. Everything from matte appliances to matte cabinetry is ready for your kitchen remodeling plan. Matte options are not only super cool in the style department but also are super easy to keep clean. Match matte with metallic touches to enhance the overall drama of your kitchen design.

6. Less Molding

2019 kitchens are more modern than the kitchens of years gone by. For an updated looking kitchen say goodbye to crown molding and other ornate finishes and decor. Design a modern contemporary kitchen with timeless straight lines with clean-lined cabinets and hidden appliances

7. Wooden Countertops

This 2019 kitchen remodeling trend may not be the most practical, but it is lovely. Wooden countertops do not last as long and are not as easy to care for as other countertop options, but they are a wonderful way to add personality and ambiance to your kitchen.

8. Modernize Rustic

If you went whole hog rustic on your last kitchen remodel and you still are a rustic-lover at heart, there is a trend for you in 2019. For a stunning looking kitchen combine rustic and modern elements. A unique inviting kitchen can be had with sleek matte cabinetry with a wooden countertop combined with dark wood flooring and thin-legged metal barstools with wooden seats. Combining the two looks seamlessly will create a kitchen with a timeless feel in any kitchen layout.

December 3, 2018 by finnteriors

Bathroom Remodel Planning: 9 New Decisions To Make For 2019

Take a look at the current state of the bathrooms in your home. Do they meet the needs of your household? Whether you have added new members to your household or downsized bathroom remodeling can solve your problems. Many bathrooms just look outdated and feel too small and cramped. This is a problem bathroom remodeling easily solves. There are other things to consider when bathroom remodel planning that are not so clear-cut.

If you are planning a bathroom remodel, you want to add the most value to your home, recoup the most you can upon resale, and have the best bathroom possible for your household. The 9 points to consider here are will help you achieve all three. Get ready to make some important decisions that will make or break your remodeling dreams.

November 21, 2018 by finnteriors

11-Week Home Remodeling Plan

Home Remodeling Plan Easy Step-By-Step Guide – Create A Remodeling Project Plan

Most people do more planning to prepare for a wedding than for any other event. The average wedding lasts 6 hours and planning starts an average of 16 months before the big day. Remodeling projects can take weeks to months to complete. You might be living with the end result for a very long time whether you like it or not. Either way, it is best to take remodeling planning seriously.

Your remodel will be a daily in-your-face reminder of the amount of effort you put into remodeling project planning.

Think about your remodeling project plan one week at a time. Like planning a wedding it helps to follow a timeline of scheduled tasks for each week leading up to the project, during construction, and upon completion.