The kitchen is the heart of the home and most families spend many hours cooking and eating in their kitchens. Having a kitchen you love is so important, and whether you do simple updates or completely gut and redo a kitchen, having it look how you want can make you so happy. Not only is it good for your mental health, but the updates you make in a kitchen usually give a great return on the value. 

1. Overhaul Cabinets

Updating cabinets in some way has probably the largest visible impact in a kitchen, as they take up so much space and are very visible from many angles. You can get all new cabinets, paint the existing ones you have, or even just get new doors for a fresh new look. You don’t have to spend a fortune to improve your cabinets, and just putting a layer of paint on them can make them look like new without having to replace them. 

Adding in crown molding, painting the upper cabinets a different color from the bottom, and even painting or replacing cabinet hardware are all some inexpensive updates that many people can do themselves. Changing the type of hardware you have can make a huge impact as well- changing pulls to knobs or knobs to pulls can also help affect the look of your whole kitchen. You can match all the finishes of the metals or choose to have different finishes, like having an oil-rubbed bronze faucet and brushed nickel drawer pulls.  

2. Update Countertops   

Updating countertops can be an inexpensive or expensive venture, depending on many factors like materials and the extensiveness of the project. If you’re looking for an update that isn’t permanent, is cheap, and will have a huge impact on the space, you may want to consider using contact paper to cover your existing countertops. Not only will it update the look, but can update the functionality as it is a new, clean, smooth surface.

Completely replacing countertops can completely change the look of the room, and there are less expensive options like butcher block or even concrete. Many do-it-yourselfers decide to make concrete countertops themselves by adding a finish onto their current countertops, which can save so much money. If you’re looking to completely replace your countertops, you can often find granite remnants for a good price. 

3. Add in Some Tile  

Adding in a fun tile on the backsplash or floor is a great way to add in some personality to a kitchen. Ceramic tile is great for backsplashes, but porcelain tile is a better choice for floors, as it resists chipping and cracking better than ceramic. Using a larger tile for the kitchen floor can be a better choice for a homeowner installing it themselves, as it requires less cutting and grout lines. 

Choosing in timeless styles like white subway tile can provide a good return on your investment, as the look of the tile won’t be out of style as quickly as some more trendy tiles. Choosing natural colored and neutral tile is also a good idea, as when you go to sell your house, you’re appealing to a wider variety of house hunters.

Give Us a Call to Update Your Kitchen

Whether you have some minor work to do or want to completely gut and renovate your kitchen Cavalier Builders can help with any job size. We enjoy serving our neighbors in the Hidden Hills, Los Angeles, La Mirada, and Woodland Hills, California areas. Give us a call today to get started on making your kitchen fresh and new!

If you’re in the midst of a kitchen remodel, you might find yourself a little overwhelmed with all the appliance options. That’s why the team here at Cavalier Builders has put together this list of the top 5 appliance brands. We hope this will help you see which appliances will work best for your needs.

1. Whirlpool

Whirlpool is a common household name for a reason and offers both kitchen and bathroom products. They consistently sell quality products at an affordable price. If you look at all the appliances that require professional repair help, less than 5% of these are Whirlpool brand.

They come with fewer features than some of the other brands and are a good choice for those that want a durable, cost-effective appliance that’s easy to use. They have been rigorously tested for safety and durability in rigorous daily use. 

2. LG

LG is a popular name for reliable electronics but you’d be surprised by their quality appliances. They are loaded with high-tech features such as:

• Smart Cooling Plus for optimal storage temperatures
• ThinQ voice activation to enhance user interaction
• Instaview door to see what’s inside of your refrigerator
• Door-In-Door for extra door space in your refrigerator
• WiFi-enabled stovetops and ovens
• And many others!

If you’re in the market for the latest features and a quality product, then go with LG.

3. Samsung

Samsung is another top brand and has brought many cutting edge features to the world of appliances. Their products are known for their extra capacity and convenient smart features. If you own other Samsung products, such as a cell phone, you can connect your appliances with your cell phone service. 

One of the more popular refrigerators features a 21-inch touch screen interface called the Family Hub. This screen offers 36 different apps such as Morning Brief and Meal Planner and also allows you to control the temperature through Fridge Manager. 

4. Frigidaire

Frigidaire has been making quality appliances for nearly a century. They offer a variety of household appliances but are known for their refrigerators. They are offered at a reasonable price and are easy to use. Some of the features you’ll get with a Frigidaire refrigerator include:

• French doors to save space or if you don’t have enough room for a full door
• Door shelving that offers plenty of room for those tall items
• Bottom freezer design to optimize space and keep everything at eye level
• Glide drawers for ease of use
• Overall optimized space so you can easily see all your items and not have to deal with items being pushed to the back

If you’re looking for something that is durable, reliable, and of exceptional quality without breaking the bank, then go with Frigidaire. 

5. KitchenAid

Although they are more commonly known for their smaller kitchen tools such as stand mixers, KitchenAid does offer large kitchen appliances. They are known for producing quality, durable products at a cost-effective price. If you don’t care about all the features or Smart technology and want something that’s affordable yet still high quality, then go with KitchenAid.

They offer a full line of kitchen products such as refrigerators with french doors, sleek ovens, and energy-efficient dishwashers. They’ve worked hard to carve out a space in the competitive appliance world and we’re sure you’ll be impressed with what they have to offer. 

Call Us to Help You Out

Are you ready to finally have that kitchen you’ve been dreaming about? Cavalier Builders offers everything from full kitchen remodels to help with flooring and plumbing. Give us a call today so we can give you a quote!