A kitchen renovation is one of the most lucrative home remodeling projects you can undertake. Homebuyers are always interested in modern kitchens that can support the needs of busy and active lifestyles. Below, discover a few key ways to increase property value when you plan a kitchen renovation as part of your home remodeling strategy.

How a Kitchen Renovation Can Boost Property Value

1. New Appliances

By focusing a significant part of your home remodeling budget on new appliances, you are increasing the space’s functionality helping potential buyers better imagine themselves utilizing the kitchen. Modern appliances often include capabilities that older ones do not, like built-in Wi-Fi and a stainless-steel finish, and they are usually designed with greater ease of use and energy efficiency in mind. On top of that, a sleek new refrigerator and stove make for an impressive display that will leave a memorable impression on potential buyers.

2. Improved Lighting

If your kitchen hasn't been upgraded in decades, consider hiring an electrician to assess the space and update the wiring as needed. With this step, you can install more comprehensive lighting, like task lights to help with food prep.

Aim for a uniform lighting system that illuminates as much of the room as possible. Eye-catching fixtures will add even more warmth and visual appeal to the room; hanging pendants over a countertop or a dramatic fixture over a kitchen table are popular choices. 

3. More Storage Space

With cooking gadgets, dinnerware, and pantry items all needing their own spaces, the kitchen is the best place for it. Install deep cabinets and wide drawers. Overhead pot racks and hooks, retractable cutting boards, and pull-out shelving can make more efficient use of the space while providing secure storage solutions. Adding a pantry with open shelving, dispensers for soup, and baskets for snacks can give potential buyers even more storage options for their favorite foods. 

Integrate these or any other design goals into your kitchen renovation by contacting Buckeye Home Services. They have more than 70 years of combined experience serving the Dayton, OH, area. They provide comprehensive home remodeling services, as well as gutter, vinyl siding, window, and roofing installations. Call (937) 586-6600 or visit their website to discuss your upcoming project and obtain a free estimate.