Kitchen Counter Design Ideas that Can Help to Keep Your Remodeling Budget on Track

This renovation is supposed to get you the kitchen of your dreams! But the bids are coming in a bit higher than you expected. It is possible to still create a top of the line kitchen using premium materials if you get a little creative. The Countertop Shop showroom in Monclova is a great place to visit for inspiration, ideas, and support. But first, some tips to get your kitchen reno moving!

Leave the Solid Wood Cabinets and Spruce them Up with a New Granite Counter

You have always liked your cherry or oak cabinets, and you have plenty of storage. You can save thousands on the new custom cabinetry when you have your existing units painted or re-stained. Then you can create a whole new vibe for the space with a new granite or marble countertop that complements the new flooring. Nobody will know that you saved a few dollars.

Adding an Island? Use a Contrasting Marble Counter

Is the entire point of this kitchen redesign to get you a big island for improved food preparation and some seating? If your existing cabinets and counters are still beautiful and will not be moving, give your new island a life of its own. Shop for a cabinet and marble or soapstone counter that contrasts, yet complements, your original kitchen. You will still have a new space with the removed wall, new flooring, and lighting without emptying the bank.

Preserve the Footprint and Reuse Your Like New Stone Counters

You had the new granite counters installed just a few years ago during a refresh. They still have that like-new gleam under the overhead lights. If you are working with a custom kitchen designer in the first place, you can save a few thousand by reusing that gorgeous stone that you love. The new cabinets and appliances will have to go in the same place, but they will look absolutely fabulous!

Explore Optional Solid Surfaces like Quartz or Glass

If the granite, marble, or quartzite slab is simply out of your budget, you might be surprised that you can nearly match the look with a man-made solid surface counter in quartz or recycled glass. These versatile materials offer many of the same perks as natural stone, but can shave several hundred or even a few thousand dollars off your bottom line.

If you are fighting with your renovation budget, give the Countertop Shop a ring and schedule your personal tour of our gallery in Monclova, OH. Bring your designer with you and explore the wide range of options and price points available for a kitchen remodel that you will love!