2 Kitchen Remodeling Decisions You Won’t Regret

When faced with the choice between moving and remodeling, many homeowners are opting to stay put and remodel their home to their liking.

When faced with the choice between moving and remodeling, many homeowners are opting to stay put and remodel their home to their liking.  Whether your home is outdated or simply not your style, if it is time to remodel, you may be wondering what is the best way to get the look you want but also get a good ROI (return on investment).  After all, it is easy to get lost in trends and personal style, spend a lot of money on a remodel and wind up regretting the choices you made within a few short years.  According to Remodeling, a minor kitchen remodel comes in at the #6 spot of highest ROIs for home remodels at 79.3% and a major kitchen remodel comes in at #15 with an ROI of 67.8%.  With such a good return on investment, whether you opt to do a small remodel, or a large one, if you do it right, it will add a great deal of value to your home.  One of the most important things you can do when remodeling your kitchen is hire a qualified and experienced handyman or contractor.  They will be able to not only offer you their expert guidance but assist you in properly achieving the remodel that you want. If you are unsure about where to start, consider these two things listed below, your kitchen remodel is sure to be one that gives you great joy, good return on investment, leaves you with no regrets.

1. Go White
   • In case you have not noticed, white is all the rage in home décor right now. While the simplicity of white has always been around, it is having a major moment in the sun due to its neutral shade that goes with literally everything as well as its ability to brighten up any room.  Whether you have a large kitchen or a small kitchen, white will instantly make it feel more airy and open.  Some people opt for all white – with white cabinets, white tile and backsplash, white counters, white fixtures and more.  Fortunately, this trend is very easy to achieve on just about any budget because whether you want to gut your kitchen and install new white cabinetry or keep your existing cabinetry and paint it white, the end result will provide classic elegance that coordinates with any décor aesthetic.
2. Transitional Styling & Design
   • Transitional styling and design is the happy medium between traditional and modern. HGTV describes transitional décor as the following, “Transitional style is a marriage of traditional and contemporary furniture, finishes, materials and fabrics equating to a classic, timeless design. Furniture lines are simple yet sophisticated, featuring either straight lines or rounded profiles. Fabric is as diverse as graphic patterns on overstuffed sofas and textured chenilles on sleek wood frames.”  When it comes to kitchens, transitional design tends to look like simple clean lines and neutral color palettes.  For instance, shaker style cabinets are a great option when trying to create a transitional kitchen because of their clean lines and timeless appeal.