Remodeling Ideas for a Mobile Home

Kitchen

• Updating appliances will provide a total new look to the kitchen space. Stainless steel stoves and refrigerators will give the kitchen a stylish, contemporary look. Extend the look of chrome and steel to cabinet fixtures. Replace existing knobs and drawer pulls with stainless steel or polished chrome to tie-in to the stainless steel appliances. If you don't need new appliances, updating, painting or refacing the cabinets will give the kitchen a fresh look. For example, painting wooden cabinets white will lighten up the kitchen, make it brighter and make it appear larger. Also, explore ceiling and overhead lighting ideas along with installing new switch plates, low-energy light bulbs and dimmer switches to reduce electricity use.

Bathroom

• Take a look at your bathrooms. Updating floors or walls can be accomplished as a weekend remodeling project. Floors can be updated by replacing carpeting or wood with ceramic tile. You can also select a tile design that coordinates with the floor tile. If you're not in a rush, you can stop in periodically at builder's closeout stores and home improvement centers to see what they have on sale or to take advantage of big markdowns on discontinued items.

Carport

• Improve your parking space by creating a carport, which you can do by making a defined parking space using materials like gravel, pebbles or even brick pavers. If your budget permits, explore costs to purchase or construct a covered carport top so your vehicle can be given protection from the weather.

Landscaping

• A defined outdoor space will extend your outdoor enjoyment. Pavers can be used to create a patio space to enjoy a morning cup of coffee, host barbecues and to entertain family and friends. Add a relaxing water feature to enjoy at the end of the day. Plant an herb or vegetable garden in containers so you can include fresh, garden-grown ingredients like tomatoes, onions, lettuce, peppers and spices to make meals tasty and healthy.

Additions and Expansions

• Additions and expansions help provide space for residents and make the mobile home more attractive and marketable to tenants. If you are a residing owner, more space can give you opportunities. You can expand and create a space for a home office to start a home-based business. You can add an extra bedroom for family members and guests. Discuss your plans with the property owner of the mobile home park first. Find out if there are any restrictive covenants and what (if any), types of permits will be required to create an addition or to expand your mobile home.