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Selling your home?
Three inexpensive ways to upgrade your bathroom and kitchen
KITCHENS and bathrooms have long been known to be the most important rooms in a home when it comes to selling, with experts advising that these areas be the first to be upgraded if renovations are being made before listing a property.
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When you consider that kitchens and bathrooms tend to be among the most expensive rooms to update, it is no wonder they sell homes.
However, for those who do not have the budget to undertake an expensive remodel,
Re/Max of Southern Africa shares three tips on how to upgrade kitchens and bathrooms without breaking the bank:
1. Replace handles and taps
A quick and easy way to make a room feel more modern or add character is to change cabinet handles. Handles of all shapes, colours and styles can be found at hardware stores and can cost less than R15 each. Although pricier to replace, a rusty or outdated tap can also make the room feel like it needs an upgrade. You could get away with spending about R1 000 to R3 000 to replace taps, which can create a whole new look and feel to the room.
2. Paint the walls and/or cupboards
Replacing kitchen cupboards or the bathroom cabinet can be costly. For a more affordable solution, purchase a high-grip primer and a high-quality paint designed for cabinets. Depending on the size of the room and how much you have to paint, you could spend R1 000 or more on paint and related supplies. A fresh coat of paint on the walls can also work wonders at updating the space – just make sure that the paint is moisture resistant.
3. Upgrade the lighting
An outdated light fitting and inadequate lighting can make a room feel dark and dated. Replacing a light fixture is a simple and affordable way to brighten up a space. Installing LED light strips underneath overhead kitchen cupboards is also an easy way to modernise the room. Try shopping around at thrift stores or outdoor markets.
INSTALLING LED light strips underneath overhead kitchen cupboards is an easy way to modernise the room. PICTURE: MAX VAKHTBOVYCH/PEXELS
