Here are 3 Tips for a Cost Effective Kitchen Refresh:
1. If your cabinets are in good shape, consider changing out your countertops to granite or quartz.
2. Changeout your backsplash to a more modern design like a subway tile pattern.
3. Upgrade your cabinetry hardware for a more updated look.
Keep in mind that with each of these strategies you need to weigh the pros and cons.
If your cabinetry is in shoddy shape, they may not be able to support the weight of the new countertop material. New cabinets in an affordable product line may be well worth the money spent, especially if you are planning to stay in the home for a while before you sell. Also, you should consider changing out the sink and faucet while you are changing out the countertops.
- Pulling out an old backsplash tile may mean a patch up of your old sheetrock before new backsplash tiles can be installed. Plan for this contingency.
- When changing out the cabinetry hardware, knobs are easy. If you have pulls that need changing, make sure the holes line up with what is already drilled into the cabinet doors and drawers.
- If you have extra budget, consider improving the ceiling lighting in the kitchen space with a few high hats in strategic places.
These few changes in the kitchen may be all you need to get your home ready for sale in 2018!
