Kitchen Renovation Projects for Beginners

Although some jobs are best left to the experts, you can tackle some projects on your own to give the room a quick reset or pad your budget. Here are some top kitchen renovation projects for beginners.

Upgrade the Faucet and Fixtures

Give your sink an instant makeover by upgrading the faucet. Trade tired shiny chrome for a sleek matte black. Go bold with bright copper, or keep it subdued with brushed nickel. Add some drama to the kitchen with a pull-down or pull-out faucet that takes center stage, or keep it simple with traditional widespread kitchen faucets.

When choosing a kitchen faucet, consider the room’s design and use. To keep the project simple, stick with the faucet mount you already have and the number of holes already drilled into your sink or counter. Then, choose a faucet that has the features you value most: a pull-out or a side sprayer, a matching drinking water dispenser, and one or two handles.

Replace the P-Trap

This may not be the most glamorous renovation project, but it’s one that can pay off in many ways. The P-trap is the U-shaped pipe under the sink. It’s an important part of the plumbing system that keeps smelly gases out of your home. Over time, the pipe can clog or stop working properly. When that happens, it’s time to replace the pipe.

With this project, you get more than a new, clean pipe under the sink. As you remove and replace the piece of pipe, you’ll learn some basics about the way your home’s plumbing works. It’s a good starting point for more advanced projects, and if you’re thinking about replacing the sink, you might as well replace everything underneath it.

Change Out the Hardware

Replacing your hardware is a simple project with a huge impact on your kitchen. All you need is a free afternoon and a screwdriver. You can give the room a modern touch with sleek straight pulls or amp up the vintage vibe with round knobs made of crystal or metal.

While you’re at it, consider more than the knobs and pulls on your cabinet doors and drawers. A soap dispenser near the kitchen sink is a decorative way to keep dish and hand washing supplies nearby, while a towel rack can lower the number of paper towels you go through each month.

Paint the Room

Never underestimate the power of paint to transform a room. Use a few coats of always-in-style crisp white, bold blue, or subdued sage to give your dated cabinets new life. Try a contrasting color on the walls to make the cabinets pop, or choose a shade that smoothly blends in with the rest of the room.

Before you begin painting, remove or cover everything you don’t want to paint. This includes appliances, counters, and accessories. Use painter’s tape to protect molding and trim along the ceiling and floor. Choose high-quality brushes and rollers and get to work applying two coats of paint. Depending on the size of the room, you could complete the entire project in an afternoon.

Find kitchen fixtures and accessories at Kingston Brass

Kingston Brass is your one-stop-shop for the fixtures and accessories you need for easy kitchen renovation projects. Explore the variety of sinks, faucets, and accessories we carry in an assortment of modern and vintage styles. Whether your goal is a cozy farmhouse or sleek industrial style, you’ll find the right pieces to create the look you want.