In need of a kitchen remodel? A kitchen is a key part of any home. It will be one of the most highly trafficked areas by your family, and should you choose to resell your home, it will be one of the first things prospective buyers look at. A kitchen can vastly increase the value of your home. With these important tips on hand you will be more than ready to get the most out of your remodeled kitchen.
If you’re planning a kitchen remodel, there are many important factors to consider.
Keeping The Same Footprint Is Key
Nothing makes a remodel less cost effective than changing the location electrical outlets, plumbing pipes, and knocking down walls. Massive renovations like these are costly, time consuming, and often lead to the occurrence of unforeseen problems which can cost you even more. If possible, keep water fixtures, major appliances, and walls in the same location to save yourself this hassle and financial drain of a lengthy home improvement process.
Be Realistic About The Appliances You Choose
Many people get carried away when planning a new kitchen. Extraordinarily expensive, high grade, ornate appliances may be eye-catching and seductive, but do you really need them? Will they suit your needs and lifestyle? If not, concentrating on more permanent features that add value, such as cabinets and flooring, will help you recoup the costs of your kitchen remodel far more effectively.
Take Lighting Seriously
A beautiful remodeled kitchen with poor lighting, that does not compliment it, can suffer incredibly. How much value will brand new cabinets add to your home if no one can see them properly? Proper lighting makes a kitchen appear larger and brighter and keeps you safe while you work. Every kitchen needs two types of lighting: task and ambient lighting.
Task lighting creates safe workspaces, and can brighten up the areas of shadow beneath cabinets. You should plan for at least two fixtures per task area to make sure that they are well lit. Pendant lights work well with kitchen islands and in spaces without low cabinets. Ambient lighting, such as flush-mounted ceiling fixtures and track lighting, create a well lit space overall.
Cedar Square Homes Can Help You Renovate Your Kitchen
Call Cedar Square Homes when you’re ready to get the most out of your kitchen. We’re one of Maryland’s most trusted contracting companies and can make your kitchen a functional and beautiful space that adds value to your home. Start building with the professionals at Cedar Square Homes now! Contact us today at 410-987-9771 for all of your home improvement needs.
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