subject: How to Increase the Resale Value of Your Kitchen [print this page] How to Increase the Resale Value of Your Kitchen
We spend more time in the kitchen than in almost any other room of the house, so it's important to have a kitchen in which you feel completely comfortable. Oakland kitchen remodeling expert David Pinsley is the Vice President/Senior Designer/Sales Executive for First Rate Renovations, Inc. in San Leandro, California. Here, he gives his advice about which renovation steps will guarantee you the best resale value of your kitchen in the long run.
If you are like most of us, you might be forgiven if you believe that your living room is the most "lived in" room in your house. From my experience, it's more often than not the kitchen. That's why it makes sense to spend time and money making the kitchen the room of your dreams, as it is the place you and your family may be spending most of your time.
Apart from looking good and being functional, you also want a kitchen that will give you the best bang for your buck meaning, you also need to renovate a kitchen in a way that can eventually maximize its resale value at the same time. Here are some specifics for making sure that you renovate in a way that will help you resell at a profit at a later date, should you decide to. Tips include:
Get heated tile floors.
Have a built-in refrigerator, such as a Sub Zero.
Have beautiful, smooth, granite countertops.
Install a professional stainless steel gas range.
Install only stainless steel appliances.
Use only neutral colors. Harvest colors are probably the best, including off-white for walls.
In my experience, professional appliances and granite countertops are the two things that will get you more money than anything else. If you did nothing but that say you spent $10,000 on new stainless steel appliances and beautifully sleek countertops then that alone will get you $50,000 back. That is definitely the biggest bang from your buck.
In addition, islands could possibly get you some more money, or they may not. Don't install them simply with resale in mind. See what works best with your kitchen. If you and your designers think they are a good idea, then go for it.
We know that kitchen remodeling is a big decision, so we're more than happy to answer all your questions. Whether you'd like to indulge in some home improvement by maximizing your space, adding a modern, sleek touch or building a central island, our highly-experienced contractors can guide you every step of the way through your kitchen remodel.
