Some questions many people have when considering a kitchen remodel project are “what’s everyone else doing?” and “why are they doing it”. You want to know how your choices may affect a future buyer of your home, how your choices fit into the current trends, and so forth.
A recent article spotlights many helpful industry statistics so you can make more educated decisions and get the most value out of your project.
Return on Investment
Kitchen remodels are always a contender for the top value in a remodel project. They produce some of the best return on investment you can achieve in any project in a home.
Most Common Remodeling Projects
Because of the benefits of a new kitchen or bath, they are the most popular of all projects you can do in your home.
Budget Concerns
Budget is usually part of the initial conversation when beginning to think about your project. The statistics should give you some comfort that you can meet your desired budget.
Motivations for Doing a Remodel
Why do people do kitchen remodels? These are the top reasons you can compare with your motivations.
Top Trends
The other things to watch are the trends over recent years. You’ll want to ensure your choices are in line with the masses if you’re planning on reselling anytime soon.
Top Kitchen Trends During 2015 & 2016
- Clean with an overall contemporary feeling - A fusion of styles and multiple colors in one kitchen
- European-styled cabinets
- Multiples of appliances in one kitchen.
- The rise of steam ovens
- Furniture-look pieces
- Outdoor kitchens
- Fewer standard kitchen tables, replaced by counters or tall gathering tables
- TVs and docking stations
- Wine refrigerators
- Focus on the user experience from easy maintenance to accessible design - Considering the needs of all users in the space, including pets
To see the full details and statistics see the article here.
At Brakur Custom Cabinetry, we’re very familiar with where the industry is going and what choices will make you the happiest in the end. Contact us here to begin the discussion.
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