So, to increase your kitchen's resale value, consider giving it a “facelift” rather than an entire renovation. Here’s an example of a kitchen “facelift”: One homeowner added more cabinet space and a new backsplash, then updated the appliances and refinished the flooring. The total cost was just $4,000 — compared to the ~$20,000 for a complete kitchen remodel. So, what happened as a result of this improvement? The seller kept the price comparable to sales in the area and ended up selling for $27,000 more than the asking price because interested buyers started a bidding war! That’s a fantastic ROI! Read on for some specific tips on improving your kitchen and bathroom. Hardware replacement. First, inspect your kitchen and bathroom hardware. Put yourself in a critical buyer’s shoes. Old, worn-out fixtures will not speak to them the way nice, new shiny hardware will. If knobs, pulls, handles, hinges, etc., are broken down, worn out, or quite unappealing, it’s best to replace them. Check these specific hardware items closely and replace them, as needed:
toilet paper holder door handles towel bars and racks dated light fixtures
Cost-effective updates. If your kitchen and bathroom hardware items are functioning well, you can still give them a nice fresh look by thoroughly washing, sanding, and painting them with kitchen/bathroom spray paint, which is more cost-effective.
Here are some other inexpensive ways to update these rooms:
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