There are numerous patterns and colors to choose from, many of which look just like natural marble. Consider a manufactured stone-based material that will stand up to years of heavy use and promise to look as good as it did on the day it was installed. While beautiful marbles have become most popular, they require care and maintenance not recommended for resale. Paints are low sheen or flat and stains are matte.Ĭounter-tops are easy. Today’s biggest sellers range from plain framed, five-piece flat panel doors with an applied or routed molding to frameless flat panel doors. Either way, for cabinetry to appeal to a general audience and meet our “neutral” criteria, it must be clean and simple. Or it could successfully distinguish itself from the obvious style and present as though it were a piece of modern furniture placed in a Victorian paneled dining room. It could reflect the style of the rest of the home as seen outside of the kitchen. The days of elaborate details like heavy complex moldings are gone. Whether you select traditional framed cabinets or transitional to contemporary frameless cabinets, “less is more” for today’s buyer. This is where the concept of “clean lines” comes into play. So far, this new kitchen with its neutral palette hasn’t turned anyone away.Ĭolor and material done, cabinetry style is next. Include an overhang for comfortable stools to gather family and friends. Better than a table, an island can accommodate appliances, a sink, or simply give you that extra storage everyone needs. This is the perfect surface to incorporate stained wood-like oak or walnut that can work seamlessly with the white painted perimeter cabinets. Next up, if you have the space, consider introducing a working island in a different material – today’s alternative to the kitchen table. Begin to imagine how a new “marketable white” kitchen can actually satisfy your desire for “color” but also create a clean slate anyone can work with. Everything from wall paint to dishware should reflect your own favorites, later to be changed by the buyer. Or warm up your white with beige or taupe tones but be careful to stay away from pink! With the marketable permanent “color” determined, you will be able to introduce your own favorite but “temporary” color accents. Consider white, with a cool grey or blue undertone. Don’t be disappointed today’s white can be many things. Whether you are installing new cabinetry or simply painting your existing, the safest color selection is classic white. Let’s start with the cabinetry, typically the largest surface in a kitchen. Even the most-high end, spectacular kitchens incorporate calm palettes and clean lines which happen to be just the ticket to appeal to general audiences and also stand the test of time. For starters, today’s design trend is a perfect template to create what’s called a “resale-conscious aesthetic”. Whether you’re looking to sell a co-op, penthouse apartment, or brownstone, the guiding principal is “NEUTRAL” – and not in a bad way.
If you are thinking of selling in less than five years but want to enjoy a new kitchen while you are there, keep these guidelines in mind: remodeling for resale means choosing materials that will make you happy but also appeal to potential buyers. Design your dream kitchen with every color, bell, and whistle you want because history proves that trends will change before you sell. The rule of thumb offered – if you plan to live in your home for more than 5 years – go for it. Depending on the type of kitchen renovation, your return can vary from 65% for a major remodel to 80% for a minor job. Kitchen and bath renovation ranks among the highest returns. Once your home passes the Curb Appeal test, what is one of the most important assets in selling your house? The kitchen! According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2017 report, the average return on investment for renovations, or ROI – that is the value you can expect to get back upon selling your home for every dollar you spend on upgrades – is 64%. Today’s post is by guest writer & kitchen designer Regina Bilotta – this article is featured in the Deanna Kory 2018 Spring Newsletter.
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