Home remodel priorities can be hard to pinpoint, especially if you have a serious fixer-upper on your hands! The most important rooms are the kitchen and bathroom, which numerous studies have shown make the biggest impact on a home’s value and resell price.
Focusing on the kitchen first makes sense, since that’s what people will see well before the bathroom. It’s a natural gathering spot, and if you plan to live in the home (not flip it), you definitely want a fully functioning, beautiful kitchen ASAP.
Two points in a kitchen make the biggest impact: the cabinetry and the floors. Cabinetry takes up the most space in any kitchen; it’s what people see first, and it sets the tone for the rest of the room (and maybe even the entire home).
Cabinets that are too dark make a room look small. Worn cabinets make the room look shabby, and poor kitchen design or layout makes it a nightmare for you to get anything accomplished (like finding the heart-shaped cookie cutter in time for Valentine’s Day).
Focusing on What Matters
Your cabinets will dictate the type of countertops you get (or vice versa). However, it’s much better to match the counters to your cabinets, rather than the other way around.
You don’t want to fall in love with a really out-there shade of quartz only to find that it’s impossible to find any cabinet style that goes with it! Instead, decide if you want your cabinets or your counters to be the focal point.
Oftentimes, homeowners find that cabinets are best left light and neutral to go with any style, while countertops can be a little jazzier.
If you don’t have wood cabinets, you should get some. Wood cabinets dramatically increase a home’s value, and they’re easy to upgrade. Fresh paint, a new color stain or swapping out the hardware can make a big difference on a small budget. If you’re really going to invest in your kitchen, prioritize wood cabinets first.
Making Room
Remember how bathrooms are also a big priority when it comes to remodeling? That goes for bathroom cabinets, too.
Homeowners want their bathrooms to be veritable in-home spas, and that means having generous-sized, high-quality vanities. A wooden vanity cabinet in the bathroom provides room for organization, peace and harmony in what can sometimes be a hectic and small room.
When remodeling a home, focus on long-lasting products like wood, quality paint and sturdy hardware. The little things, like a new coat of paint on the walls, are DIY-friendly, affordable and can be done once the bigger tasks are completed.
Call AWA Kitchen Cabinets to get started on the major remodels first, which will instantly and drastically improve your home’s aesthetics.