If you are considering selling your home in the near future and are looking at ways to boost the value, upgrading your kitchen is a great place to start! According to Real Estate experts a kitchen renovation has the potential to boost the value of the home by 12%. Ideally this is done when you focus on upgrades that have the lowest cost but largest impact. Here are a few tips to focus on when getting your kitchen ready to blow future buyers away!

Update: Appliances!

If your kitchen already looks pretty modern, a nice upgrade is high end Appliances that match in colour and brand. This always is a good selling feature, compared to mix match appliances which look to be purchased as the best deal, not the best quality.

Update: Flooring!

Changing up the flooring when outdated can make a big difference in the overall appearance of the kitchen. An inexpensive option that looks good with all style and decor types and also easy to clean and maintain, is Builder grade Hardwood flooring, also may be called rustic hardwood or utility grade. Also Vinal flooring has come a long way, and can be less expensive than slate or some hardwoods. You can find styles that mimic high end finishes for a look thats more modern and cost effective. 

Upgrade: Cabinets!

Instead of replacing your current cabinets, consider painting or refinishing them to give your space a complete fresh new look. If your cabinet faces are too outdated, consider refacing them, or changing up your hardware. Refacing costs more than painting but its much more cost effective than replacing all your cabinetry.

Upgrade: Counters!

A great upgrade for your kitchen is the counters. Changing them up can ad a fresh and modern look to your kitchen. Laminate counters can be inexpensive and mimic high-end counters but are not heat resistant, and may scratch easily. A good option is Quartz counters. They are beautiful and durable, especailly Cambria Quartz which is really popular for kitchen design in 2019, and even stronger than regular Quartz. 

Upgrade: Backsplash!

Adding a Back-Splash to your kitchen is not only practical for keeping the walls around cooking areas clean, but it also helps pull the design of the whole room together. In 2019 you have a lot of options of amazing back-splashes. Subway tiles are quite popular, and are classy and modern. Marble slabs look elegant from counter to celing. Unique patterns and colours are also in, to add that pop of personality and tie in all your kitchen decore. 

Remember to have a detailed plan before you begin, as poor planning can lead to extra stress and extra expense. If you need additional help with your updating, you can always hire a designer that can help you pick out fixtures and finishes to make your ideal kitchen design they way you imagine. They can also help with any necessary permits you might require for gas or electrical.