Kitchen and Bath Remodeling: Add Beauty and Value to Your Home
When you have been living in a house for a while, you begin to desire a change. Some people sell their homes and buy new homes to give them a new look, but those who don’t want to leave the neighborhood or can’t afford to move stick with home renovations to give them a new look. Renewal, while an exciting thought, turns out to be a very complicated task when you actually implement it. The most important question one can ask is: “What do I need to renew? Where do I start?”
You may want to change a lot in your house, but to stay within your budget, focus on remodeling your kitchen and bathroom to give it a new look. The basic goal of renovation and remodeling is to add value to your home and give you greater enjoyment of your home.
remodeling the kitchen
Many see the kitchen as the heart of the home where we gather, cook, and entertain. According to a study, around 60% to 120% of your total remodeling budget is spent on the kitchen. This is because the kitchen is the place in the house that has the most appliances and needs to be updated more frequently. A lot of thought goes into remodeling a kitchen.
Stick to the Theme: As you renovate your kitchen, make sure it fits the theme of the house. Many times, people tend to give the kitchen a very modern look, even if the whole house has a very different vibe. Suppose your house is based on an antique theme with matching furniture and decor. Your kitchen should also feature retro-looking appliances and accessories.
Energy Efficient Appliances – As you remodel your kitchen, be sure to buy energy efficient appliances and replace the old clunkers you’ve put up with. Energy efficient appliances are not only good for the environment but also for your wallet, as they can reduce your energy bill by almost 20%.
Consider reorienting the cabinets: Instead of installing new cabinets, an expensive remodeling job, consider removing and reattaching the cabinet doors. If the frames are solid, you may just need a “face lift” to drastically upgrade your cabinets. New hardware can also easily update the look of cabinets for little money.
remodeling the bathroom
An updated bathroom adds to the beauty of your home. A bathroom with broken tiles or mismatched or outdated fixtures detracts from your home’s value and appeal. If you are replacing the bathtub, toilet or vanity, now is the time to replace the flooring as well, as it is ideal for the flooring to sit just below or meet these fixtures, depending on the type of flooring. Talk to a contractor about what will work best for your home.
Natural lights are the best lights: a well-lit bathroom looks fresh and helps to get ready. Makeup artists, for example, prefer natural lighting. A window that can provide natural light and ventilation in the bathroom is a double win for you.
Update fixtures: Bathroom fixture styles are constantly changing, and remodeling can upgrade your bathroom to match the latest trends. A very simple solution that many people tend to overlook is to deglaze a bathtub, instead of buying a new one. This will save you money and improve the look of your bathroom.
The renovation can take a long time to complete. But when you see the result, you will feel that all your hard work is worth it. Be sure to read these tips before renovating your kitchen and bathroom.