Kitchen Remodels with High Value

No matter what the style or vintage of a home, its kitchen must have a remodel [1] to be inviting, fresh and practical for everyday routines. And if you’re thinking of selling your home [2] anytime soon, a workable, up-to-date kitchen will be a focal point for potential buyers and a big factor in their perception of your home’s overall value.

It’s true that kitchen remodels [3] can cost a pretty penny, but there’s a lot you can do to spruce up a kitchen on a limited budget. Choose a few of the following kitchen elements as targets for change and an upgrade in home value [4], whether you plan to sell or stay for a while.

Creative countertops: Change the view and simplify kitchen workspaces by replacing the countertops [5]. If you have a smaller kitchen, enjoy one of the benefits of its scale by shopping natural stone remnants for a high-end look at a fraction of the usual cost. Natural stone tile makes for another appealing, cost-effective countertop option, and there are also several green countertop materials [6] with both the sustainability and style to appeal to potential buyers.

A better backsplash: Don’t stop at the countertop! Continue or complement your countertop look behind the sink in the backsplash [7] zone. The backsplash is also an opportunity to showcase beautiful tile work which, again due to the smaller-scale surface, takes high-end materials in an affordable direction. Tile is also now easier that ever to install thanks to advances in sheet adhesives like Bondera [8] which allow you to tile and grout in the same day, without the use of messy mastic.

Cabinet camouflage: Cabinetry can be a huge kitchen cost, so don’t yank your cabinets down just because they look a little dated and tired. Instead, refresh the cabinets you have by refinishing or repainting [9] them.

Also consider re-accessorizing cabinetry. “Add crown molding [10] to your cabinets, if you don’t have any already,” advises Matt Hedstrom of LPI Kitchen & Bath [11] in Kenosha, WI. “For added visual interest, use crown molding in a finish that contrasts with that of the existing cabinets. That’ll accentuate the architectural detailing and give your kitchen a fresher look. And upgrade or add cabinet hardware. New hardware can change the whole look of the kitchen if you do it right. 

Fresh faucet: Another easy, affordable way to update your kitchen is by switching in a [12]