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Ready, Set, Renovate! 4 Ways to Optimize the Value of Your Home Improvement Remodel Provided by Coburn Supply Company Each new year always brings the desire to start fresh. Sometimes, that means a simple spring refresh for a part of our home. Other times, it involves transforming a new house into a place all your own. Regardless of where you fall, making the most of your home improvement project is essential — for both your satisfaction and your investment. With building material costs on the rise and labor shortages, this isn’t always easy to do. According to Houzz, an online home design platform, the average kitchen remodel can cost as much as $18,989 in Lake Charles and surrounding areas. And that’s just the kitchen.
people often consider for remodeling include cabinets, lighting and countertops, with new countertops adding significant value for many homebuyers. For upgrading older linoleum countertops, consider engineered quartz over natural stone. In Monroe and surrounding areas, quartz countertops are gaining steam in remodel projects and new construction. Due to lacking a porous surface, quartz requires less maintenance and is more durable than natural stone options and often comes with more extended warranties than its natural counterparts.
Such a steep investment is enough to make your palms sweat. Are we allocating enough funds here? Are we penny pinching too much there? Are we overlooking something completely? Will I see the return on this investment in the long-run? These are all questions that will cross your mind. To help you address them, here are a few focus points to keep in mind during your renovation.
2. CHOOSE THE RIGHT APPLIANCES
1. FOCUS ON THE KITCHEN
If your budget allows, consider also incorporating appliances that offer technology upgrades to make your home future-friendly. From wireless controls to built-in speakers, today’s high-tech appliances can transform your cooking experience and make everyday kitchen activities seamless.
Kitchen remodels are proven to be one of the most valuable home updates in terms of dollar-for-dollar return on investment. As such, it’s crucial to prioritize any areas for improvement in this space, especially if you’d like to see a sizable increase in your home’s value. Several key areas that
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Upgrading your appliances can make a substantial visual impact on your kitchen remodel. According to Houzz, refrigerators and dishwashers are at the top of the list for home upgrades in 2019, with stainless steel remaining the favorite finish. It’s both clean and durable while still allowing for bolder looks with mixed metal pairings and black stainless options available.
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