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Quick and easy ways to give your kitchen a new look BY METRO Kitchens are often described as the busiest rooms in a home. Kitch- ens are where meals are prepared and tend to be go-to gathering spots for holiday get-togethers and other events when home- owners host family and friends. With so much time spent in the kitchen, it's easy to see how home- owners might grow a little bored by these rooms. The cost of a kitchen remodel won't be cheap, as the home improve- ment 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. That's beyond many homeowners' bud- gets. But the good news is that there are many quick and easy, not to mention less expensive, ways to give a kitchen a new look. Repaint and restyle cabinets Cabinet space is an undeniably precious com- modity in a kitchen, espe- cially as more and more homeowners embrace their inner chef and cook more complicated meals at home. After all, the more expansive a home chef 's culinary repertoire, the more space that per- son needs to store all the tools of the cooking trade. A full cabinet replace- ment 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 reason- able. During the painting project, homeowners can install new cabinet knobs and/or drawer pulls to freshen up the style of the cabinets even more. Lighting under the cabinets Another inexpensive 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-cabi- net lighting can make a kitchen feel more warm and keep the kitchen il- luminated when meals aren't being prepared. In addition, homeowners won't have to keep their overhead lights on but will still be able to navi- gate the kitchen safely. During meal prep, under-cabinet lighting can illuminate counters so it's easier to chop, peel and perform other prep tasks. Replace the backsplash Replacing backsplash is another simple, in- expensive and effective way to give a kitchen a new feel. Homeowners can opt for something neutral that won't upset their existing decor or go with a more bold back- splash that immediately draws the attention of anyone who enters the room. This simple job can be done by the aver- age do-it-yourselfer and the cost of new back- splash won't break the bank. Update the seating Whether you have an island countertop with bar stools or a breakfast nook with cushioned seats, replacing the seat- ing 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 shifting from classic, high-back stools to more modern swivel stools with a chrome base. For the breakfast nook, re- placing 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 popu- lar spaces in their homes. Robson Homes is proud to introduce you to an extraordinary enclave of exquisitely designed homes in the Cambrian area of West San Jose. Join us for our Grand Opening Saturday 1/28 & Sunday 1/29 2076 Cully Place • San Jose, CA 95124 4-bedroom homes with ADUs . 2,831 to 3,785 square feet Prices from $3 million C O M I N G S O O N BROKERS WELCOME 408-761-9219 RobsonHomes.com Homes | Advertising Supplement 001 BAY AREA NEWS GROUP H3