Enhance Your Kitchen with a New Countertop

INSTALL A GRANITE COUNTERTOP
Install a granite countertop? On a budget? Absolutely, says Raskin.

"Granite has really become very cost effective," Raskin notes. Of course, in order to keep costs down, the budget-minded homeowner will have to make some smart choices. First, she says, consider replacing only a portion of your countertop. "Put the biggest wow factor on your island," she advises. "Mixing finishes is the hottest thing going."

Other cost-cutting tips include going with basic black rather than that exotic tropical green, and searching the local supply yards for remnants, which are significantly cheaper. New, thin-cut slabs are more budget-friendly than thick pieces. And by selecting a very simple edge treatment and replacing the custom-cut granite backsplash with self-installed granite tiles, a homeowner can get the look of a million-dollar kitchen for less than a grand.

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