WHY TO UPDATE YOUR KITCHEN?
Any home renovation is an investment. Investing in one of the focal points of your house, the kitchen, can provide many benefits to homeowners. Oftentimes a kitchen can become the heart of the home, playing a central role in both functionality and social dynamics. Here are some examples of how and why you can refresh your kitchen for the new year!
1. Increased Home Value and Enhanced Resale Potential
Any addition or renovation to your home will likely add resale value. Buyers are attracted to updated kitchen and modern appliances. This is often a main vocal point in any home, so ensuring it is updated will give you an upperhand in the selling process.
2. Improved Functionality
To make your kitchen more efficient and user friendly, consider updating with newer appliances and technologies. This allows you to save time and energy in your kitchen.
3. Increased Comfort and Enjoyment
The kitchen is known for gathering groups. Having a space that is more open and inviting allows for people to freely move comfortably throughout the space. To make this space comfortable and enjoyable, consider adding an island with some barstools or knocking out closed off walls that prevent an open concept.
4. Aesthetic Appeal and Personalization
Your kitchen will likely be one of the first and most prevalent spaces in your home. You want this area to stand out and be a model for how you want to design the rest of your house. You spend a large amount of your time here, make it something you love walking into. This can be enhanced by adding pops of color, updating your cabinets, fun backsplashes, incorporating different lighting fixtures, and updating appliances.
5. Safety Improvements
You never want to feel unsafe under your roof. It is important to note that older kitchens can often have outdated wiring or appliances that can serve as a safety hazard.
Consider making some improvements to your kitchen this year. Make this space enjoyable and customized to your unique sense of style, so you feel great walking into it each year. And as always, if you find yourself ready to renovate, give Coastland Collective a call. We’d love to be a part of making your home renovation visions a reality!