The Heart of The Home - Great Kitchens Add Value and Desirability
The Heart of The Home - Great Kitchens Add Value and Desirability
A new kitchen could add between 5 and 10% to the value of your home.
The Heart of The Home - Great Kitchens Add Value and Desirability
Installing a new kitchen can add a value to your home. The question is, how much value does a new kitchen add, and will the investment truly be worth it?
A newly installed kitchen can add anywhere between 5 and 10% to the value of a home.
However, you must make sure the price bracket of your kitchen matches the price bracket of your house. There is no point putting a £25,000 kitchen in a £250,000 house because you will not see your money back. Equally, put a £10,000 kitchen in a £1 million house, and you will drag down the value.
Think cautiously about the money you are prepared to spend, what you will get for the extra investment, and whether it’s the right amount.
Also consider the style of your house. If you live in a big country house with beautiful wooden beams and a farmhouse feel, installing an ultra-modern kitchen that creates a stark contrast could be counterproductive. Instead, choose a kitchen design that will match up with your home for a more appealing overall style.
You should also consider the latest technology that could add value, such as a combi-oven and modern lighting. Items that add value and simplicity to people’s lives are often the things that will add value to the house.
Finally, because the kitchen is the focal point of any home, it is often the first thing a buyer looks to replace. So, if you can provide a ready-made, attractive space, buyers may be willing to pay more to save themselves the hassle of arranging a new kitchen, meaning a re-fit could add value to your property. A new kitchen can seem like a lot of work and money, but when an increase of 5 -10 % of the property value is at stake, it can often be a smart move.
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