A kitchen remodels can improve the resale value of your home, and make it a more inviting and comfortable space for your family. But what are the best things to upgrade when tackling a kitchen remodel?
While increasing property value may be your number one reason for remodeling your kitchen, what are the things you should focus on in order to get the most bang for your buck? We suggest putting your budget and elbow grease toward the following:
- Paint
- Cabinet Hardware
- Backsplash
- Countertops
- Lighting
- Appliances
These range from low-cost to high-cost renovations and are worth the effort.
Prepping for a Kitchen Renovation
Before you start digging in, there are a few things you can do to ensure you’re making the best choices for your kitchen renovation.
Lay it All Out – Before you commit to your potential new kitchen, lay it all out so you can see all the details. Have you considered storage, electrical outlets, workspace, adequate lighting, and everything else that makes a kitchen high-functioning? Be sure you’ve consulted with a contractor or a designer so your new living space is a dream come true and not a nightmare in the making.
Paint Samples – When it comes to choosing a paint palette for the walls and/or cabinets, it’s important to put the paint samples to work before committing. Swatch your desired colors throughout the kitchen space to see how they look in a different light during the day and night. Test your paint on your cabinets before doing the work of painting them all. Talk with a contractor about which finish is best for your space; you may want matte or high gloss depending on the desired durability.
New Fixtures – Have you always dreamed of having an island workspace or countertop with barstools? To ensure new fixtures will work in your space, make a template. You can tape off the measurements of your potential kitchen island, or even construct a dummy out of cardboard or plywood. This will give you an idea of the visual space a new fixture will take in your kitchen, and help you determine if you still have good traffic flow.
Call in the Experts
For some projects, it’s worth calling in the professionals. For new electrical, plumbing, or installation of appliances, having an expert, like the team behind Pro Worx, can take a lot of stress out of your renovation. Additionally, an expert can help you ensure you’re not overlooking details that will affect the functionality of your future kitchen.
