Most people would agree that the kitchen is the centerpiece of the home. In fact, a nicely appointed and spacious kitchen is almost always the highlight of a home showing for many buyers. Furthermore, when showing a vacant home to buyers, we almost always end up at the kitchen to discuss the pros and cons of the property. Needless to say, to state that the kitchen is important is likely an understatement. As a result, many homeowners often wonder whether or not they should remodel their kitchen. We share some things to consider below.
Reasons to remodel
- Resale value: If you are planning on selling your home in the near future, a full kitchen remodel may go a long way in increasing the value of your home. In addition, homes with appealing kitchens also tend to sell faster. Although it is difficult to recoup every dollar spent on any remodel, the kitchen will likely give you the greatest return on your investment.
- Increased efficiency and productivity: One benefit to remodeling a room after having lived in the home for a while is that you are likely more aware of what will work and what will not. This certainly holds true for a kitchen remodel. By designing the layout, you will quickly see improved efficiency and productivity in your kitchen.
- Additional storage: A consistent trend since the pandemic has been that we are all spending more time at home. With this said, this means that we are also cooking at home more than ever as well. Therefore, storage has certainly become a premium throughout the home. A kitchen remodel will allow you to install more cabinetry or shelving to meet your storage needs.
- Entertainment and enjoyment: As mentioned at the beginning of this article, the kitchen is the centerpiece of the home. With this said, a nicely appointed kitchen will allow for more entertaining and enjoyment for homeowners. In fact, a nice kitchen is oftentimes the difference between homeowners entertaining guests in their home or not. As with any remodel, it is very important that you will get enjoyment out of it.
Summary
The kitchen was one of the most popular rooms to remodel in 2022. Of course, we don’t see this changing in any given year. Known as the gathering area of the home, it is obvious why this room is so critical for many things such as enjoyment, entertaining, and resale. As with any home improvement project, it is important to obtain referrals for qualified contractors. In addition, you may want to run your remodel plan by your real estate agent. Even if you are not planning on selling your home immediately, you always want to consider resale value with any project. Assuming that your real estate agent is knowledgeable in your local market, he or she should be able to let you know what items in the kitchen are in high demand from buyers.
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