5 Kitchen Upgrades
Kitchen improvements are always a great investment because they offer a lot of impact on the home’s resale value. Unfortunately, many homeowners might not know where to start when it comes to planning for future upgrades. Most people are working with limited budgets, and they don’t have the time to tackle everything at once. The good news is that there are plenty of affordable kitchen upgrades that can improve your home’s resale value, and they can all be completed in a week or less. Here are five great ways to upgrade your kitchen that can help you get the most “bang for your buck.”
1. New floors
Any great kitchen remodeling project should begin from the ground up, and a new tile floor is a great place to start. You can select tile colors and patterns to suit any taste, and you can continue those design themes throughout your kitchen with custom-built tile backsplashes. If a new tile floor exceeds your current budget, you can breathe some new life into your kitchen floor with a fresh coat of latex enamel paint.
2. Lighting
Light-emitting-diode (LED) lighting is a great way to create flexible lighting throughout your kitchen, and LED bulbs use far less wattage than conventional incandescent or fluorescent lighting. You can also create some great ambient lighting effects using wall sconces, recessed lighting, and track lighting. If you’re using a dimmer switch, be sure to install dimmable LED bulbs in your light fixtures. Be sure to also select LED bulbs with a color temperature of about 4000-4500K, which emit a bright white light that’s perfect for kitchens.
3. New sinks and faucets
Choosing the right sinks and faucets can really set the tone for a kitchen’s overall design aesthetic, and you should choose the sink hardware that best matches your paint and tile colors. If you like to cook, you have several great options for kitchen sinks that offer a blend of both style and function. A small bar sink is a great upgrade for a kitchen island that gives you a convenient place to “clean as you go” without having to constantly make trips back and forth to your main kitchen sink.
4. Cabinet upgrades
If you’re interested in changing your current kitchen layout, companies like Capital Counters & Cabinets can install new cabinets or reface your existing cabinets. It’s usually much more cost-effective to replace your kitchen cabinets than to relocate them, but if you’re happy with your existing kitchen layout, you can have your existing cabinets refaced for a fraction of the cost.
5. New countertops
You’ll have to make a few important decisions when it comes to installing new kitchen countertops. You’ll need to start by considering your budget, and you’ll also need to consider the pros and cons of the different countertop materials. Marble and granite countertops always give a kitchen a touch of class, but you'll also find plenty of great-looking and highly affordable composite countertops.
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