In the current housing market, remodeling offers the home of your dreams for a fraction of the cost of buying new.
Starting over in a shiny new neighborhood is a temptation. House hunting in the current market has many buyers feeling underwhelmed by what they get for their money.
Consider these refreshes to transform your current home before you start packing boxes.
BUDGET-FRIENDLY KITCHEN REFRESH
Have the kids left for college, and the tuition bills are weighing down the budget? Or the idea of working less and relaxing in the golden years is calling your heart. Moving or downsizing to a new home can provide relief, but often, a new, smaller home costs more than your current home, minus the memories. An upgraded countertop and tile backsplash is one of the most transformative, budget-friendly refreshes a family can make in their kitchen. The downtime is quick, only a few weeks, and the return on investment yields a WOW factor for brightening and modernizing a space. If your cabinetry's bones, layout, and inserts are in good shape and functional, a quick repaint can complement the new countertops and backsplash tiles. Be careful; refacing cabinetry can cost just as much as purchasing new ones without the benefit of brand-new cabinet interiors. Treat yourself to a space designed for adults and enjoy the peace and quiet in the heart of your home.
REIMAGINE THE SPACE AWAY FROM OUTDATED STANDARDS
Mass builders did so many things in Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree that we don’t give them a second thought. Remodeling allows you to fix those design flaws that make you crave a new place.
GET RID OF STORAGE-EATING SOFFITS, CLOSET, PANTRIES, and UNUSED SPACES
Many builders reduced costs by installing short cabinets, adding drywall soffits, or leaving the space above the cabinetry open to the ceiling. The result was wasted space, reduced storage, and dust bunnies from the 90’s. When new cabinetry is installed to the ceiling, massive amounts of storage is found. While not all layouts can do this on a budget, most can, and it's worth a look. Taller cabinetry's vertical lines draw the eye up and create a grand illusion of a larger kitchen with a taller ceiling since our eyes tend to stop at the top of the cabinetry.
Closet-style pantry doors with narrow shelves can be upgraded with cabinet pantries. Unused window nooks can have drawer benches added. Landing spots or places where bookshelves once were can be turned into entertaining storage & a minibar.
CUT DOWN HIGH-TOP BARS:
The idea of having a cool high-top countertop bar felt sophisticated in the ’90s, but most families don’t use it now. No one regularly sits there; all you gain is 12 inches of ‘meh.’ Creating a level, continuous countertop still allows for seating and more space for prep or serving.
A SLIM-LINE ISLAND INSTEAD OF A PENINSULA:
Many homes were made with a kitchen peninsula extending from the main perimeter. There is often enough space to remove these and add a slim, long island to minimize traffic jams and increase prep space.
ROTATE YOUR SMALL ISLAND AND EXPAND IT:
Many kitchen islands were initially small and dinky. Kitchens are now designed with massive islands. Many kitchens have the space to turn the kitchen island and expand it with base cabinets, under-counter microwaves, extra large storage drawers, and seating. It's an easy trick to modernize your space.
UPGRADE TO HIGHER QUALITY MATERIALS:
Many builder-grade materials were mass-purchased with inferior quality. Personal taste and high-end materials can turn a cookie-cutter model home into a customized space in a remodel. High-end materials like quartz or quartzite countertops, composite sinks, and tile flooring elevate your space. Create a spa-like vibe in the bathroom with a curbless shower with soothing pebbles for the feet. Upgrading cabinetry with new inserts and gadgets makes a magazine-worthy kitchen possible.
People who’ve just remodeled their home for sale often say, “I wish we’d done this sooner.” Don’t wait and let someone else enjoy your home for all its potential. Upgrade it now.
Gideon and Vanessa Osei own Kingdom Countertops & Cabinetry Remodeling in Highlands Ranch. They have been industry leaders for over 18 years and work with a fantastic team of designers and installers for all your remodeling needs. Find them next to Max Taps on University & County Line. Open Monday through Saturday,10 am to 6 pm.
303-766-LION (5466)
www.KCCMileHigh.com
A new countertop and tile backsplash is one of the most transformative, budget-friendly refreshes a family can make in their kitchen.
High-end materials...elevate your space. Create a spa-like vibe in the bathroom with a curbless shower. Upgrading cabinetry with new inserts makes a magazine-worthy kitchen possible.