Did you know that research suggests that minor kitchen makeovers can often yield a better return than expensive, more comprehensive renovations? If the layout works for the kitchen and it’s functional, a few minor tweaks, such as updating cabinets, adding a backsplash, or changing the lighting, can be more impactful and cost-effective to carry out than ripping everything out and starting again.
According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2022 Cost vs Value Report, a full kitchen reputation can have an ROI between 52% and 71.2%. Minor remodels, with their flexibility and potential for creativity, can give you an ROI of 71.2%, while midrange remodels can deliver 56.1%. Major renovations, on the other hand, come in at around 52.5%.
With this in mind, let’s take a look at some minor jobs you can do in your kitchen to give it a facelift and add value.
Update Cabinets
If your cabinets are still in good condition and are in a great placement for the kitchen and don’t need moving, updating them can be a more valuable and less disruptive option than starting from scratch.
You might find that ripping the doors off and replacing old and worn doors can give you a mini makeover to update a tired kitchen. Alternatively, painting them can refresh not just the cabinets but the entire kitchen. You can do this yourself, or you can hire a professional cabinet painter to help you deliver the right results for a high-end finish.
Backsplash
A backsplash can be an effective way to help you provide protection to your walls in your cooking and food preparation spaces and add an extra decorative touch to your walls.
You can add a peel-and-stick backsplash if you can’t afford a new one or your current one is in good condition and you want an update. Or you can rip your existing one off and add a new tile backsplash, metal stone, or ceramic one for a more impactful update..
New Flooring
New flooring can be a great way to revive your kitchen, make it look new and fresh, and boost its value all at the same time. For maximum effect, you want to consider the use of stone for your kitchen floor. Stone is durable and can withstand the high traffic and spills that are common in kitchens. LVT is deemed the best floor to put down for a kitchen for practicality and for value, too. If you have hardwood flooring throughout your home, carrying it through will give you a seamless effect, but LVT can be a great alternative.
Update Lighting
Optimal kitchen lighting is one which you can utilize to enhance your kitchen-based activities. Ideally, you want to be layering or fighting within the room. This means adding different lighting styles at different levels to help create ambiance and increase the lighting effect within the room. From ceiling lights to standing floor lamps, under counter lighting along kickboards, lights under cabinets or inside glass door fronted cabinets to spotlights on walls, there are many lighting variations to consider for lighting your kitchen, and all can make a massive impact when combined properly.
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