Sep 17 2007
Week of September 17th, 2007
Are you considering a home renovation? For many people, the kitchen is the heart of their home. Making a few renovations and upgrades may not only improve the look and function of your kitchen, it may also be a good investment, should you ever decide to sell your home.
Five Benefits of Kitchen Renovation
1. Lower your utility bills. Replace old appliances with more energy-efficient models.
2. Add space to your home. Knocking out a wall or building on to you home may allow you to redesign your kitchen to create a more spacious, user-friendly room. Integrating the kitchen with the living space creates a larger, open home environment.
3. Brighten your outlook. New lighting, perhaps a skylight or larger windows, and new lighter paint colors can make your kitchen look larger and brighter. Stainless steel appliances can make a kitchen appear larger.
4. Increase your home’s value. Increasingly, buyers are looking for kitchens with high-end appliances and countertops, additional pantry space, island workstations, and extra amenities such as wine storage and recycling centers. A well-done kitchen makeover may result in a 100% or more return on your investment when it comes time to sell.
5. Increase your family time. Create a cozy nook or counter in the kitchen to draw the family in. An added island is a great way to get the whole family involved in meal preparation.
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