Saving Money With Your Kitchen Appliances
Saving money is a huge concern for everyone these days! We have all cut out many unnecessary expenses from our monthly budgets. But hav...
Saving money is a huge concern for everyone these days! We have all cut out many unnecessary expenses from our monthly budgets. But have you thought about how to save money on your electrical bill? How about with the appliances that you have in your home? Did you know that the easiest way for you to do that is to purchase products that are Energy Star Certified?
Energy Star reports their certified products use 30 – 75% less electricity than other products. Can you believe that Energy Star actually has more than 50 categories of products that are eligible for certification? The appliances that are typically found in the home that can help you to save money include: refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves, and even televisions!
Appliances come in many finishes. The most popular finish found in the home today would be stainless steel. Stainless steel can give an upgraded look to any kitchen. It fits in new and old homes (although there are great alternatives out there to stainless steel; check out one such alternative in our blog “Kitchen Appliances: Out With Stainless, In With Bronze!“). Repeating the stainless steel throughout the kitchen is very easy to accomplish and will give off a completed look, such as a stainless steel sink, drawer pulls and cabinet knobs, lighting fixtures, canisters, etc. Stainless steel appliances will work in both traditional and modern environments. They especially look sharp when placed with maple cabinets for a more modern feel or with cherry cabinets in a more traditional look.
When paired with the right paint color, the outcome can be a dynamic up-to-date kitchen! Some popular kitchen colors are red, burgundy, light green, darker greens, and terracotta. It’s important to pick a color that you are comfortable with because the color can affect your mood. The kitchen is a room that many families spend time in together, so let’s make the times spent there as happy as possible!
Finally it’s time to think about your counter tops. For durability you many want to use a harder surface such as granite, concrete, or corian. For a less expensive finish, try Wilsonart’s HD laminate. I guarantee it will impress your guests. It almost looks like the real thing!
Did you know when looking to renovate your home that the kitchen should be given significant amount money set aside? This is because the kitchen tends to be a room where many family and friends will gather when visiting your home. When looking for your next project, keep this in mind! And most importantly, enjoy your new kitchen!
What is your favorite kitchen decor? Color? Have you upgraded to energy efficient Energy Star products yet?
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