Industry pros say these kitchen updates have the biggest return on investment.
Kourtney Pulitzeris a Senior Global Real Estate Advisor at Kourtney Pulitzer Properties with Sotheby’s International Realty.
Kristin Farnanis the Founder of Ridge Residential Design.
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Traditional kitchens have both upper and lower cabinets, which naturally take up a lot of visual space.
So, updating this cabinetry will have a major impact on your kitchen’s overall look.
Plus, modern cabinetry options can make the kitchen more organized and user-friendly, which appeals to buyers.
Cabinet Refacing and Painting
Let’s face it, even builder-grade cabinets cost a lot of money.
But, there are budget-friendly ways to revamp your cabinetry.
Plus, swapping cabinet hardware takes hardly any time at all.
Plus, there are plenty of countertop materials to choose from, offering beautiful looks at an attainable price.
Farnan recommends shoppingquartz and granitefor the best balance of cost and desirability.
Light Fixtures
Don’t underestimate the power of good lighting.
Upgrading kitchen light fixtures is one of the easiest upgrades you’re free to make.
In fact, most experiencedDIYers can knock out this renovation themselves, which increases the ROI potential.
Plus, most DIYers can perform a decent paint job themselves, adding to their ROI.
However, not just any paint will work.
Farnan advocates for the use ofneutral colors(white, gray, beige, etc.)
on cabinetry and walls, as they will give the space a clean, updated look.
Plus, opting for neutral colors will appeal to most buyers, while bolder choices may be more polarizing.
