Decorate Small Kitchen

Ideas, costs, tips and plans - the information you need for a successful Small Kitchen Decorating project

December 2021

Homeowners have many important questions about their Small Kitchen Decorating Project. How much will it cost? How long will it take? What problem areas do I need to watch out for? Can I recover my Small Kitchen Decorating investment when I sell? Can I do some of the work myself? What can I do to make sure that the work is done right?

Costs, materials and best practices for the example Small Kitchen Decorating project will help you answer these questions. Use this information to develop a budget, bid requirements, hiring contracts and a project plan.

Small Kitchen Decorating - Project Overview

Important considerations for this project are summarized below.

Project descriptionReplace wall finishes, flooring, window treatments, plumbing fixtures, and lighting. Use above average, quality grade materials, fabrication and finishing detail.
Project size120 square foot kitchen
Do-it-yourself assessmentThe typical Small Kitchen Decorating project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Small Kitchen Decorating requires attention to detail and careful planning.
First year Return on Investment - ROIResults vary widely and can be affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A high quality Small Kitchen Decorating project in an appropriate neighborhood can return 93% or more of its initial cost.
First year Return on Investment - ROIActual returns vary widely and are affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A good quality Small Kitchen Decorating project in the right neighborhoods can return 61% - 72% of its initial cost.
Green ratingSmall Kitchen Decorating projects can incorporate renewable or sustainable resources and environmentally friendly materials.

Small Kitchen Decorating - Project Plan and Details

The following list includes major work tasks commonly performed during Small Kitchen Decorating. Use this list to understand the timing and sequence of different steps in the Small Kitchen Decorating project. Click any task name for task details and an up-to-date Homewyse example cost estimate for the task - this essential information will help you control Small Kitchen Decorating project cost and quality.

Do you expect to spend more than $250 on your Small Kitchen Decorating project? If so, it is important create and manage a detailed plan for all project activities.

TaskService ProviderTimeDifficulty-
Produce Kitchen Remodeling PlansKitchen Designer5 to 15 d-
Prepare Kitchen Remodeling BudgetGeneral Contractor3 to 5 d-
Install Laminate FlooringFlooring Contractor1 d-
Install Track LightingElectrician1 to 2 d-
Paint CabinetryPainting Contractor2 d-
Paint PanelingPainting Contractor2 to 4 d-
Install Trim MoldingFinish Carpenter1 to 2 d-
Paint KitchenPainting Contractor1 to 3 d-
Install Cabinet HandlesFinish Carpenter1 d-
Install Laminate FlooringFlooring Contractor1 d-
Replace Kitchen FaucetPlumber1 d-
Install Window ShadesFinish Carpenter1 d-
Replace ReceptacleElectrician1 d-
Replace Electric SwitchElectrician1 d-
Replace Switch PlatesElectrician1 d-

Small Kitchen Decorating - Proven Ideas and Project Tips

Review these tips, design suggestions, options and lessons learned before finalizing your Small Kitchen Decorating project plan.

  • To maximize return on the Small Kitchen Decorating project, limit cost to no more than 1.5% of home's total, post project value
  • Match appliances and fixtures to electrical circuit, hot water and gas capacities
  • To reduce Small Kitchen Decorating costs, do not install flooring under base cabinets or permanent appliances
  • Perform major Small Kitchen Decorating work with permits to help protect value at resale time
  • Use bright lighting to make a small room appear larger
  • Raise the ceiling to increase the volume and feel of spaciousness in a small room
  • Use narrow depth, ceiling height cabinets to maximize storage space in a small room
  • Use recessed storage organizers to consolidate minimize storage space

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