Renovating to sell
A few ideas for renovating the kitchen
Functionality and comfort are key fac- tors to keep in mind when renovating your kitchen. A logi- cal positioning of cabinets, working sur- faces, and appliances creates an efficient room that allows for unimpeded move- ment when storing, preparing, and cook- ing food. Always respect the classic kitchen tri- angle rule by posi-
ing or pivoting shelves as well as drawers or doors which open fully, will also prove to be very practical. A double sink will free you up to set aside dirty dishes and rinse foods at the same time. At least one deep, spacious single sink will leave more room for manoeuvering when washing large items by hand. Lastly, building the stove hood into a high structure clears the cooking area and makes an aesthetically pleasing space.
Home owners have a difficult decision to make when the time comes to sell their house: sell at a competitive price without renovating or invest in some improvements in order to sell at a higher price? Without any major renovating, some basic repairs and modifications can consolidate the value of your house. Start by taking care of your kitchen and bathrooms. A fresh look can be given to your cabinets by changing all the handles and knobs. Light fixtures can also be replaced: choose a ceiling light with three or five lights in order to brighten up a hallway, and use directional lights in the kitchen and lights fitted with dimmers in the living room and the bedrooms. A coat of varnish or even a new wood stain on your floors can raise the value of your property. Do the same with all the woodwork, the window frames, and stair railings. Repair dripping faucets or shabby sinkware and replace out-of-date water heat- ers. Don’t be afraid to invest at least 1 percent of the sale price of your home on small improvements. However small they may be, these jobs can turn out to be very profitable, especially in the kitchen and the bathrooms. Indeed, by investing $2,000, you can prob- ably hope to add between $1,500 and $2,000 to the sale price. On the other hand, if you don’t invest this money you may have to lower your price by more than $5,000.
Well-managed space, efficient storage units, and sensible working surfaces mean an efficient kitchen.
tioning your sink, stove, and refrigerator as close together as possible in order to stream- line your movements around the room. Remember to plan for working surfaces near the sink and close to the stove, where you will want to put down dishes waiting to be cooked or those coming out of the oven. A central island provides an extra working sur- face when necessary. When planning efficient storage, draw up an inventory of items to be stored and ensure that everything is close at hand. Install draw- ers in the bottom sections of the cabinets to prevent having to bend down to find what you’re looking for at the back of the shelves. Wide kitchen cupboards, equipped with slid-
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