HELP - Remodel kitchen to sell
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Do little extras help to sell a kitchen?
Comments (20)For me, the answer is mostly "no". When we looked for houses, I knew that w/ our budget, we would never be able to get the kind of house/kitchen that had what we wanted. So whenever we'd look at a house, it was more of "how easy was it to fix/replace what was currently there". Examples: - the house had old carpet; my kids have asthma: we knew we'd have to take out the carpet (and put in hardwood floor). So I'm glad that the previous owners (PO) did NOT spend good money replacing them. - BUT they did update the windows - LOVE the fact that they did that. - I am SO SO happy that the PO did NOT update the kitchen, because w/ me being TKO, the PO would not have done it right (my way). But the kitchen has good bones (custom high quality cabinets - which I did not notice until AFTER we'd purchase the house and move in). - 2 of the house has old wallpaper. I don't like it, and I'm glad the PO didn't paint OVER the wallpaper. So now it's just a matter of us removing the wallpaper and painting the rooms the color that WE CHOOSE....See MoreHelp us sell this kitchen please
Comments (53)Don't paint the lower cabinets! It is a nice look, but there are a lot of people that don't like it. And it is definitely too much work for cabinets in good condition to start. Don't change the counters! I would run screaming from busy laminate; the white, although out of style, is much easier on the eye and won't distract from the great floors and cabinets. If you still need a paint suggestion, I have had very good luck in selling 2 homes painted in Glidden Navajo White (have it mixed at SW or BM for a better quality). It is a soothing warm green-white that makes a nice backdrop. I've used it in rooms with all sorts of different light to medium woods and had it work. I certainly wouldn't choose any color that is darker than that. I would paint the chair rail the same color as the walls. I second using the restore-a-finish or something similar. Make sure every inch is sparkling clean! Don't forget the interior AND exteriors of the windows. Your dishwasher looks pretty similar to mine: if it is, the white front is changeable with pieces that slide into the trim. If you still have the owner's manual it should show how. I think that your table and chairs are attractive and should look nice with the darker hardware. They seem a little small for the space though under that big expanse of wall; is there a leaf that can go into the table? It might look larger once the wall are lighter, though. The picture above the table also seems lost in that space. Can you borrow, buy or create a larger painting/print, or better yet, a grouping? Maybe find a large calendar with nice photos (birds, flowers, botanical) that you can frame inexpensively to make a larger grouping over the table. Or check out Target, Pier 1, World Market, even ebay for inexpensive prints (even paintings can be very cheap on ebay!) Can you find a pair of something like a plant stand or pot rack, (not too big, don't want to make the space seem limited), to tuck into the corners on that wall? to frame the table and give that space a more finished look. Maybe even a pair of floor lamps? That is all I can suggest for staging. The rest of your plans sound perfect. Resist the impulse to do more -- keep it simple -- people like simple!...See MoreDoes a Bathroom Remodel Help you get more money when you sell?
Comments (18)Agree with what has been written. You'll get some of your remodeling money back, but more importantly the house will likely sell faster. It's a matter of getting rid of people's objections, getting rid of the "eeewwwwww" factor. "Carpet in the bathroom? 'Ewwwwwwwww'." Now the prospective buyers are on the hunt for other "ewwwww" items. If things are sound, you can leave them as is. Just make sure they are CLEAN. You can buy a decent vanity with countertop and an already installed sink bowl for $400, add a $50 faucet and there you go. Bright, shiny, new and (hopefully) tasteful. Pull up the carpet and replace with a decent looking floor for another couple hundred. Don't make any stylistic statements with your remodel. Just keep things clean. Clean lines, easy colors, chrome fixtures. Bringing a realtor in for a pre-remodel walk-through s a great idea. Let the realtor know that you're not going to do a whole house remodel, you're simply looking to eliminate objections. Depends on your market too. Are there any houses in your neighborhood that are on the market? If they have an open house, do a walk-through and check out the competition. Good luck!...See Moreneed help with kitchen remodel or update, small eat in kitchen
Comments (1)It's not bad! Paint the red out and look at unfinished furniture stores for a banquette. But first go ask the kitchen forum. They will take care of you. http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/kitchbath...See Morenosoccermom
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