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2023 PARADE OF HOMES - WWW.NWAPARADEOFHOMES.COM 14 SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2023 - NWA DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE Quick and easy ways to give your kitchen a new look Kitchens are oen described as the busiest rooms in a home. Kitchens are where meals are prepared and tend to be go-to gathering spots on holiday get-togeth- ers and during other events when homeowners host family and friends. With so much time spent in the kitchen, it's easy to see how homeowners might grow a little bored by these rooms. e cost of a kitchen remodel won't be cheap, as the home im - provement resource Angi. com notes that the typical cost of such a project in the United States is between $13,000 and $38,000. Angi. com estimates even indicate that a high-end remodel could cost homeowners as much as $61,000. at's beyond many homeowners' budgets. But the good news is that there are many quick aand easy, not to mention less expensive, ways to give a kitchen a new look. • Repaint and restyle the cabinets. Cabinet space is an undeniably precious commodity in a kitchen, especial - ly as more and more homeowners embrace their inner chef and cook more complicated meals at home. Aer all, the more expansive a home chef 's culinary reper- toire, the more space that person needs to store all the tools of the cooking trade. A full cabinet replacement is unnecessary if the cabinets are still functional and not overcrowded, so repainting them can be a great way to give the kitchen a new look while keeping costs reasonable. During the painting project, homeowners can install new cabinet knobs and/or drawer pulls to freshen up the style of the cabinets even further. • Install under-cabinet lighting. Another inex- pensive way to give a kitchen a new look is to install under-cabinet lighting. Under-cabinet lighting serves both an aesthetic and practical purpose. From a purely aesthetic standpoint, under-cabinet lighting can make a kitchen feel more warm and keep the kitchen illumi- nated when meals aren't being prepared and home- owners don't want to have their overhead lights on but still want to be able to navigate the kitchen safely. During meal prep, under-cabinet lighting can illumi- nate counters so it's easier to chop, peel and perform other prep tasks. • Replace existing backsplash. Replacing backsplash is another simple, inexpensive and effective way to give a kitchen a new feel. Homeowners can opt for some - thing neutral that won't upset their existing decor or go with a more bold backsplash that immediately draws the attention of anyone who enters the room. is sim- ple job can be done by the average do-it-yourselfer and the cost of new backsplash won't break the bank. • Replace existing seating. Whether you have an island countertop with bar stools or a breakfast nook with cushioned seats, replacing the seating is a budget-friendly job that can create a new look when entering the room. Countertop bar stools come in many styles, so giving this area of the kitchen a new feel can be as simple as shiing from classic, high-back stools to more modern swivel stools with a chrome base. For the breakfast nook, replacing a light-colored bench cushion with a bolder alternative can instantly transform the look of the space. Kitchen remodels can break the bank. But there's a host of budget-friendly ways for cost-conscious homeowners to revitalize these popular spaces in their homes. nstalling uplighting beneath kitchen cabinets is an inexpensive way to give a kitchen a new look. www.advancepestcontrolnwa.com Family Owned, Competitively Priced, Quality Service Since 1981 PEST CONTROL TERMITE FERTILIZATION WEED CONTROL PRE-EMERGENTS Rogers 479-636-5590 Springdale 479-756-1788 Eureka Springs 479-253-8967 Family Owned & Locally Manufactured Come See Our Showroom! 479-248-7866 diamondpetrastone@gmail.com 1947 N Main St. Cave Springs, AR 72718 www.diamondpetrastone.com