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The Ultimate Guide to Upgrading Your Kitchen on a Budget

Keeping your clients' kitchen reno projects trendy and affordable can take time and effort. If you cut costs too much, you might end up with materials that look cheap or don't last, leaving clients unhappy.

And there’s nothing like a faucet that starts leaking to have clients questioning the quality of your entire project.
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Here, we’ll show you how to help your client upgrade their kitchen on a budget so it looks good and lasts.

Top 3 Smart and Affordable Kitchen Upgrades To Get Started With

With just five smart choices, you can make your clients happy by giving their kitchen a fresh look and better functionality.

1. Go For Smart Faucet Upgrades

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Upgrading your client’s faucet can refresh the kitchen's look.

What To Do:
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**Replace Worn Parts:
Changing things like worn out sprayer heads or outdated handles can quickly modernize the look of your kitchens.
Add Functional Features: Add helpful faucet parts like aerators to make your client’s kitchen more functional.
DIY Installation: Try to take on the installation yourself to save on labor costs and increase project margins.

*How It Helps
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Adding new, shiny and polished faucet parts that work better will improve the overall look of the place.
Adding more helpful faucet parts like aerators will help your clients save on water bills. This will also help you lock in budget conscious customers.

2. Upgrade To a Better Kitchen Sink

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A sink can change the entire look of your client’s kitchen.

What To Do:
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**Choose Economical Materials:
Look for materials like composite granite, which gives an upscale stone appearance without the hefty price tag.
Consider Dual Basins: Adding a dual basin sink can be a game changer for functionality. They’re perfect for multitasking and don’t have to break the bank since they come in cheap options, too.
Refinish Instead of Replacing: If the current sink is in good condition, refinishing it can make it look new again for much less than buying a new one.

How It Helps

Updating the sink can make your client’s kitchen more modern, sleek and fresh.
A new or refreshed sink can also increase the value of your project. It does this by giving your clients more space for meal prep or just giving the space a sleek touch.
3. Add Changes To The Kitchen’s Cabinets
New knobs and handles can instantly modernize old cabinets.

What To Do:
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**Choose Modern Cabinet Styles:
Pick hardware that matches the latest trends but is timeless, like brushed nickel or matte black.
Buy In Bulk From Reliable Suppliers: Buy in bulk for better deals on high quality pieces.
Easy Swap: Changing cabinet knobs and handles is a simple DIY project that doesn’t require added labor or another team. Your clients can even do it themselves.

How It Helps

These small changes make the kitchen look more modern and polished.
This quick update can connect everything in the kitchen, like appliances and light fixtures, to create a cohesive look that your clients will love you for.

The Bottom Line

You can upgrade your client’s kitchen by adding smart faucet changes, a better sink and changing the kitchen cabinet’s accessories.

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