Living in a starter house means that you should think about the future because you will eventually move out and sell the property to make sure your family's needs are satisfied. While you may have liked the house enough to make an offer and commit to a purchase, you may be interested in making it look more impressive so that you have an easier time selling it in the future.
If you want to focus on certain rooms or features, you should think about investing in kitchen remodeling because this is a room that most buyers will analyze heavily.
Countertop
When you have an old kitchen countertop that is worn down, cracked, or faded, you may want to replace it to make it more impressive to potential buyers. Replacing it is an easy way to increase attractiveness, but you should also consider functionality from the material choice.
While butcher block or laminate counters can look visually appealing, you may want to avoid choosing them because they are known to be more delicate than stone countertops. The great thing about picking stone is that you can enjoy a nice balance of low upkeep and amazing visuals.
Appliances
If you think that you will leave your appliances behind when selling the starter home, you may want to replace your existing ones with stainless steel models. This is an excellent move because new appliances with a stainless-steel exterior will look impressive in almost any kitchen.
When planning out the details, you may want to use this opportunity to add a dishwasher to the kitchen as well as a wall-mounted microwave as they will be useful to future owners.
Appearance
While new appliances will provide you with a more attractive kitchen, you should also pay attention to appearance through other means. Adding a backsplash or replacing the existing one is a great plan, especially when you go with a neutral look that meshes well with the kitchen.
If you have functional cabinetry in the kitchen that you do not find particularly attractive, you may want to replace the hardware and cabinet doors to improve its looks. This will save you time and money because you will not have to replace all the cabinetry to enhance appearance.
Taking on these kinds of projects during your kitchen remodel will lead to you making your starter home more impressive to potential buyers when you decide to sell.
Share20 October 2020
After I started focusing seriously on making my home look and feel brand new, it occurred to me that I needed to do something to make things even better. I started working with a team of remodeling contractors, and although I didn't always understand their decisions, it became apparent pretty quickly that they understood what they were doing. They worked with us each and every day to make things right, and I was really impressed with their level of professionalism. Check out this blog for great information on understanding remodeling decisions each and every time you complete a new project.
