Can a new kitchen renovation add value to your home?
The kitchen is generally the heart of a home, with an open- kitchen/diner providing everything from a dinner table to the place where kids do their homework.
It stands to reason, then, that this is the room where buyers will often focus on. First impression is everything. An attractive, light and air con, sociable kitchen is essential and is likely to help towards securing a sale.
A new kitchen could increase your home value by 10%
Of course, the actual value-added will depend on the cost of the renovation project and the state of the existing kitchen, but presenting prospective buyers with a beautiful, modern kitchen, means they won’t have to think about adding extra costs to do a remodeling themselves. This could therefore help in securing the sale as well as add to its value.
Don't overthink and overspend !
Be sure not to overspend on upgrading your kitchen, though. If your existing kitchen is very old and worn out , then a brand-new kitchen should add to your home’s value. However, if your existing kitchen is already clean and neutral, then spending a lot on replacing it may not actually increase your home’s value at all.RenovationVery often, kitchen renovations can be carried out for a modest investment. Small changes such as repainting or replacing unit doors or just the worktops can have a huge impact. Updates such as new tiles and better lighting can also give a fresh look to your kitchen.
Spending on your kitchen should be proportional to the value of your home. Budget anything up to 8% of your home’s value for a complete kitchen renovation. In addition, there is likely to come a point where improvements will fail to add any extra value to your property. It’s worth talking the options through with one of our offices to understand your home’s particular threshold.
A new kitchen may seem like a lot of work and money, but when an increase of up to 10% in the value is possible, it can be a good move, especially if you don’t think of the house you currently live in as your ‘forever home’.
Ways to improve your kitchen
Before you begin designing your new kitchen, consider the style and age of your property and ensure your new kitchen is in keeping with the rest of your home. A rule of thumb is to keep it simple, stylish and clean looking.
Focus on creating an attractive and efficient space by ensuring quick and easy access between the sink, fridge and cooker (known as the kitchen triangle).
Get your lighting right. Choosing the right lights can transform an ordinary kitchen into the truly special, and now that our kitchens are increasingly performing on a multifunctional level, the lighting needs to cater for cooking, office or homework, dining, entertaining and even relaxing. A mixture of task lighting, background lighting and accent lighting is best. Incorporating a piece of freestanding furniture like an island or breakfast bar can give some individuality to your kitchen.
Matching modern appliances , making your kitchen look polished and well put together. Co-ordinated appliances can help to create an elegant look. Dirty and old looking walls can bring down the rest of your kitchen, so consider repainting to freshen it up, choosing a color that Updating the worktops will give your kitchen an instant facelift. The options are available in a huge range of different colors and styles. You could also consider choosing a different material for an island worktop than the rest of the kitchen to create more of a focal point.
Choosing a hard-wearing appealing sink is an important aspect of kitchen design. A stone or copper sink might be a little pricier than standard steel or ceramic, but it could be the stand-out feature that makes all the difference.
We, Perfect Design & and contracting ,from design phase ,architecture drawings to construction , can help you build your dream kitchen .