5 Ways to Increase Your Home's Value With a Kitchen Remodel

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24 Jan, 2018
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Kitchen remodel jobs tend to offer the biggest return on investment. In fact, the kitchen and bathroom are the two rooms that potential homebuyers focus on the most. A fully remodeled kitchen can add to the resale value and even help some buyers choose your house over another.

Whether you're planning on selling your house soon or down the road, the following five remodel jobs can increase your home's value.

1. Install Granite Countertops

Granite is a luxurious material, and potential homebuyers look for it when they tour the kitchen. The reasons granite is such a sought-after countertop material include:

Granite is available in beautiful colors and patterns
Granite is naturally antibacterial and antimicrobial
Granite is easy to clean
Granite is low maintenance
Granite is durable

If you're having granite countertops installed with an eye toward eventually selling the house, then choose a neutral color with limited patterning because most people prefer neutral colors in a kitchen. You don't want the countertops to take center stage - the goal is for the counters to be quietly beautiful.

2. Update the Cabinetry

Any home chef knows that cooking and other kitchen tasks require a lot of storage. Typically in a kitchen, most of the storage is found in cabinets. What's more, the cabinetry comprises a large part of the kitchen's appearance. Therefore, the cabinets have the potential to significantly impact both the functionality and beauty of a kitchen.

If you're going to have new cabinetry installed, then the advice is the same as for the granite countertops - aim for a low profile. Don't choose cabinet doors with a lot of trim or unusual inserts, such as wire mesh. Glass panels work well because they beautify the façade and reflect light back into the kitchen. However, it may be wise to avoid any decorated glass.

That said, do invest in well-made cabinets. Home cooks will be looking for how sturdy and durable the cabinetry is. If selling is an immediate prospect, then stay away from any customized inserts because the new owners may have different storage needs.

3. Try Wood Flooring

Tile and laminate tend to be the most common materials for kitchen flooring. In the past, people thought the kitchen atmosphere was too humid for hardwood floors. However, if you choose the right hardwood flooring, your kitchen floor can become a highlight of the home tour.

First, start with one of the harder species of hardwood. Look to the Janka Hardness Scale for guidance - higher ratings indicate a hardwood that' very difficult to scratch or penetrate. If you decide to go with hardwood floors, then you should still choose a plastic-lined underlayment for the kitchen and remember to wipe up spills immediately. Finally, choose a sealant that's impermeable to water.

4. Change the Fixtures

The fixtures on your cabinets have more influence on your kitchen's appearance than you might think. Hinges and pulls can change the look of your cabinetry. What's more, they affect the movement of the doors. Make sure you have fresh, functional fixtures.

This advice applies to light fixtures as well. All light fixtures should be in good working order. Stay away from any trendy styles and stick to classic looks. Finally, ensure every kitchen area that will be used frequently is well illuminated. This illumination will make a good impression on potential buyers - and will facilitate your kitchen use, too.

5. Keep the Style Cohesive With Your House

While you're making all the above changes, consider your house's overall style. If it's a historical style, then you want your kitchen to feature at least a little old-world charm. Conversely, an Italianate kitchen might feel disjointed in a modern house. Of course, the wisest strategy is to keep your design choices as neutral as possible to appeal to the widest variety of buyers.

In the end, kitchen remodeling that improves the look of the room, as well as its functionality, will improve your lifestyle and attract potential buyers as well. Consult with the experts at Carolina Quality Flooring & Cabinets for more advice on how to increase your house's resale value with a kitchen remodel.