Bay Area General Contractor Tips for ROI with a Kitchen Remodeling Project
If you are looking maximize your return on investment with your next home remodeling project, expert real estate agents almost unanimously agree that the kitchen is the best place to start as you decide how to spend your home improvement budget.
The design options for a kitchen remodeling project can sometimes become overwhelming if you are inexperienced. The following information will help you decide where to focus your efforts in order to get a better ROI and make your home more attractive to those in the market for a home.
Design principles
- Echo the overall style and appeal of the home
The fact is that no one who loves a traditional home setting would be interested in having a contemporary kitchen. Your potential buyers will not want to walk from one room to another without feeling that the style of the home had dramatically changed. Building contractors in the Bay Area can help you design a kitchen remodel that incorporates design elements of the rest of your home into the new surfaces, cabinets, colors, and appliances to create smooth transitions between living spaces. When remodeling for a better ROI, it is important that the interior and exterior styles match. - Effectively deal with clutter
Hidden appliances are a growing trend, especially for smaller kitchens. It is important to note that counters which are fairly clear and space that is properly utilized but not cramped, will always serve as an appealing trait for remodeled kitchens. While you may find some items useful and practical to keep on counter tops, prospective buyers want spaces to be clean and tidy and free of clutter. - Make original touches on portable items
Of course, it is okay for homeowners to indulge their personal preferences while they are living in their home. However, personal touches should be limited so that decor can be removed or replaced when you decide to put your home on the market. For instance, hand-painted knobs can be enjoyed now, but removed later on when needed, artwork, and decor should also be easily removed or replaced.
[See Also: Bathroom and Kitchen Remodeling Tips to Maximize Small Spaces]
Big ticket items
- Appliances
The current trend for kitchen appliances is stainless steel. It is sleek, clean, and nicely fits in with just about anything. However, it is typically a bit more expensive. This means that if your microwave, oven, or dishwashers are relatively new and well-maintained, you could consider spending elsewhere for a better ROI. Quality appliances are an important feature of an attractive kitchen, so if you’re thinking of keeping older, inefficient appliances, you may want to think again. - Cabinetry
So long as the cabinet structure of your kitchen stays in place, items such drawers, hardware, and doors can be replaced. You will spend considerably less installing new veneers and other cabinet hardware without having to rebuild your entire cabinet structure. Remember that these items account for 75% of what people see in your kitchen. Your cabinets should fit the style of your home, you wouldn’t want flashy modern cabinets in an older home which still has attractive older features throughout the rest of the home. - Countertops
Once your cabinets are in prime shape, you can turn your attention to the countertops. Granite is still a great option, though quartz is coming into style. Granite is a great material since it’s resistant to scrapes, scuffs, spills, and almost anything else that may be thrown at it. You can also have your pick of colors to create a traditionalist or modern look, depending on what you are aiming for.
Consult a Bay Area General Contractor
If you are getting ready to sell or you are interested in creating a more attractive and functional cooking and entertaining space you will need a quality Bay Area kitchen remodeling contractor who can do a professional job. B.A. Morrison, Bay Area general contractors, are your best bet. We will help you plan a kitchen remodel that you will love, whether you are aiming to improve your property value or you want to make your house feel more like your forever home. We have been serving the East Bay Area for 26 years with quality remodeling, multifamily and single family home maintenance, and HVAC installation and service. Call us today at 510-538-9817 or contact us here on our website.
