Proud homeowners are always on the lookout for ways to enhance the value of their largest asset – their home. From dedicated home offices to modern exterior siding to new garage doors, every upgrade enhances homeowner enjoyment as well as boosting the home’s value.
Two of the most popular home improvement projects are upgrading kitchens and bathroom. Done correctly, an efficient kitchen, coupled with stylish baths, provides homeowner enjoyment, elevated curb appeal and a solid return on investment when the house is sold.
To find out more about kitchen and bath remodeling, and how it can enhance the value of a home, Hendersonville Lifestyle recently visited with Melinda Calvert, founder of Dream Kitchen & Bath.
Why should customers invest in a remodeled kitchen and/or bathroom?
“Investing in a kitchen or bathroom remodel or your home not only improves your life as far as aesthetically but also get everything organized and updated. By investing now, you can still use the space, and if you decide to sell your home later you can still recoup the money that you put into the investment.
How does investing in an upgraded kitchen and/or bath affect the value of a customer’s home?
“The standard rule for kitchen and bath remodels is not to spend more than 30% of the value of your home in order to yield a higher return on investment.”
What type of kitchen and bath services do you offer, e.g., consultation, design, installation, etc.?
“Dream Kitchen and Bath is a full-service remodeling firm that offers consultation, design and full turnkey projects.”
What are some of the brands that you carry?
“We only work with the best vendors and the top brand products. Some of the manufacturer lines that we carry are MSI, Forevermark, Richiloue, Hardware Resources, Wurth, Wolf Cabinetry and many, many others.”
What are some of the 2026 industry trends in kitchen remodeling, e.g., cabinets, countertops, appliances, etc.?
“Current trends for 2026 are darker to medium stain wood tones for cabinetry, along with some pops of jewel tone colors and more taupe and cream shades. As far as hardware and fixtures, we are seeing more brushed bronze unlacquered brass old world style fixtures, along with a lot of modern streamline fixtures in Champagne bronze, black and pewter.”
What are is your top recommendation for remodeling/redesigning kitchens?
“Clients should always work with professional designers – they are not that expensive, and they can create one-of-a-kind designs that are budget friendly. In the long run, clients will save a lot of money by hiring someone who knows what they are doing.”
What sets Dream Kitchen and Bath apart from its competitors?
“At Dream Kitchen and Bath, we focus on individual clients. We really listen to what they want, and we establish the design based upon their wishes. We specialize in in creating affordable projects where the design tells the story."
“We also encourage our customers to keep an open mind about design possibilities. As an experienced designer, it is my responsibility to create unique kitchen and bath layouts that match the desires and personalities of the homeowners.”
“At Dream Kitchen and Bath, we focus on individual clients. We listen to what they want, and we establish the design based upon their wishes."
Homeowners looking to modernize their kitchens and/or their bathrooms need look no farther than Dream Kitchen & Bath, Inc. in Hendersonville. Founded by Melinda Calvert, Dream Kitchen and Bath can help homeowners transform their dreams into reality.
“At Dream Kitchen and Bath, we offer anything from standard cabinetry and countertop replacement to full-blown remodeling projects,” says Melinda. “Our team is committed to delivering the highest quality home renovation solutions for each of our clients.”
Dream Kitchen & Bath
111 Dunn Street,
Hendersonville, TN 37075
615.445.0087