Remodel your Boston Kitchen on a Budget!

If you’re on a budget, updating your kitchen is probably not on your radar. However, when you’re planning to sell your Boston home, the kitchen becomes a focal point you’ll want to feature and highlight to potential buyers who are scouring the Boston real estate market. As the most popular home remodeling project year after year, homeowners continue to come up with new ways you can breathe new life into your kitchen without breaking the bank.

As with most rooms in your home, a fresh coat of paint is the most cost effective way to freshen up your kitchen. If you plan to put your Boston home up for sale, choose a neutral color to give homebuyers a blank canvas. Bright colors and wallpaper can be distracting and prevent potential buyers from picturing themselves living in the space.

Consider replacing the faucet in your kitchen sink for an instant upgrade. It’s relatively easy to install the new faucet on your own by visiting a local hardware store and picking up the necessary supplies. You’ll find you have a lot of options when it comes to style and cost, so choose a faucet in your price range that matches your existing décor.

The cabinets are a main focal point of your kitchen, so take extra care to give them new life. As you may know, completely replacing your kitchen cabinets is a pretty expensive task. Instead, strip your cabinets and re-stain them for an updated look. You can also easily replace the hardware with shiny new handles or knobs for a finishing touch.

For the countertops, skip the expensive materials in favor of a nice looking laminate or ceramic tile. If your kitchen has an island, you can splurge on granite if your budget allows. This is most likely where you (and potential home buyers) will spend the most time eating and preparing meals. Don’t be afraid to mix and match!

Above all, do some of the work yourself. With the right tools, some YouTube tutorials and a little bit of patience, you can save 10-20 percent over hiring a contractor to do the work for you. Just be sure you’re up to the task and are prepared to oversee each project from start to finish for the best results. For more tips on how to give your kitchen a boost on a budget, please reach out to me! As your Boston real estate agent, I know what makes homebuyers tick and what they’re looking for in a new home. I look forward to hearing from you!

Ken Snyder
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro
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