Kitchens & Baths: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck
February 13th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate
If you are thinking of renovating or redecorating your home, the best investment would be the kitchen and bathrooms. These are the two rooms most likely to increase the likelihood of a sale.
A light and cheerful kitchen will catch the attention of buyers every time. The same holds true of bathrooms. Lighting is very important, and for many, skylights provide the perfect answer.
Ample storage in both the kitchen and baths is another plus for buyers. Kitchen islands provide additional cabinets and storage, and a pantry (preferably walk-in) is a must for any high-end kitchen. Roll-out shelves in the kitchen and baths allow for easy access and better organization. Wine refrigerators, wine racks, built-in refrigerators and refrigerated/heated drawers are becoming the norm in new homes and remodels.
If money is not an issue, granite is a perfect choice for counter tops, but there are other options such as cement and tile. Also, instead of a slab of granite, granite tiles provide a very nice look without it hurting your pocketbook too much. Travertine, wood flooring or cement with in-slab heat radiation seems to be the flooring of choice right now, but once again, tile can also be used to create a beautiful new look.
Many new baths are sporting exercise equipment, TVs and ventless fireplaces for ambiance. Don’t forget dressing tables and heated towel racks if space and budget is not an issue.
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