Upgrading Your Home on a Budget

If you’re used to keeping up with the latest styles and trends in your home, but the economy has left you unable to indulge your tastes, there is something you can do. Look-alikes provide a nice economical option. Here a a few areas that can be upgraded for less:

Keeping up with the latest styles and trends in your home and do it by staying within your budget.

1. Vinyl flooring can stand in for natural slate or wood as long as it’s the higher end type which is more resilient. The cheap stuff will curl on the corners and won’t hold its own when compared to the genuine article.

2. Most homeowners prefer granite or solid surface countertops, but the fact is – laminate is chosen twice as often for kitchens. This due to laminate’s affordability, costing as little as one-tenth the price of natural, solid surfaces. It’s also quick and easy to clean up.

3. Opting for sliver appliances like refrigerators, dishwasher, and oven can save you hundreds of dollars and will look like the stainless steel models. The look is not identical but allows for a stylish, trendy kitchen all the same.

4. Your patio can look just as nice as natural wood and stone patios. Easy-to-patio pavers are reasonably priced and come in many styles that are easily customizable and don’t require much maintenance.

5. Crown molding is popular for adding class to a room. But wood molding can be expensive and difficult to install. A foam or polyurethane molding is less costly and easier to paint – it’s also less likely to crack. Because it’s above eye-level no one will know it isn’t really wood.

6. Going green isn’t only good for the environment; it’s also become a status symbol. Add green feature over time and you’ll find them affordable. When it’s time to replace old appliances, opt for energy efficient models.

See also:
6 Effective Ways to Remodel Economically
Tips to Consider When Remodeling Your Home
Thinking About Remodeling Your Existing Home?