Kitchen Improvements

Kitchens and bathrooms are obviously the most expensive areas to update/remodel. But they also have the best return. Kitchen remodels return nearly 100%.

The high-end kitchens don’t have as good a return as mid-range remodels or just doing a few updates. So keep in mind that going over the top with travertine floors, professional stoves/ovens etc. Not everyone is a gourmet cook nor do they want to be. They want a kitchen that’s clean and well laid out. So if you go too over the top you probably not going to get your money back out of it and you are narrowing your possible market. Mid-range is your best bet.

If your cabinets look dated and scarred then it will be well worth it to either refinish (which will cost must less) or replace the cabinets. It is amazing what fresh paint or finish or maybe even new doors will do for a kitchen. Just add new knobs, handles and hinges to finish it off.

As far as the counter tops go you don’t have to go granite. There are nice laminates and other products that will look extremely nice. Go for new faucets and a new sink. New and clean goes a long way. It helps buyers to see themselves in the kitchen.