Mid-range kitchen and bathroom remodels have a good return on investment (ROI) if you’re improving your home to increase long-term value or prioritizing projects before a home resale. Houzz reports a midrange kitchen remodel may have as much as a 113% recoup on resale (with as much as an 80% recoup for bathroom remodels).
Even without the time or budget for a dual mid-range remodel, you still have a lot of options. You could choose between a bathroom or kitchen upgrade, and save the second project for a later time. Or you could focus on smaller kitchen and bathroom projects. They’re more budget-friendly and still give your home value a boost.
Smaller Value-Adding Bathroom & Kitchen Projects
Here are some suggestions for value-adding projects a step or two below a room remodel/reconstruction.
- Interior Painting: A coat of paint or stain on your bathroom or kitchen walls goes a long way toward either room looking like new. Interior paint refreshes make rooms look brighter and cleaner, and give a prospective buyer a sense of the room’s potential for personalization.
- Lighting: Does your kitchen or bathroom lighting look dated? If so, even small lighting changes can mean a big improvement in the overall look of these rooms. Simple conveniences like a dimmer switch or LED bulbs are small changes that add value (by reducing energy costs) over time.
- Fixtures: Changing fixtures and features (sinks, toilets, countertop, vanities, etc.) can be all it takes to add value to a kitchen or bathroom with no plumbing issues and little to no wear-and-tear.
- Appliances and Tech: New appliances and/or smarthome integration can be appealing to potential buyers, and can improve energy-efficiency and cost savings over time.
- Flooring: Flooring installation and replacement is something most home buyers don’t want to tackle, even when it’s a good idea. Proactive flooring upgrades in your kitchen and bathrooms may give you an advantage when you’re ready to put your home on the market. Not to mention they’ll be easier to clean and maintain while you continue living in your home.
- Cabinets and Storage: Cabinet painting and storage upgrades are almost universally appealing to homebuyers. Most cabinets themselves don’t require replacement (unless there’s significant warping, damage, or deterioration). Painting (or staining) and updating the door and drawer hardware may be all you need for a room transformation. If you’re short on storage in your existing layout, consider updating with a vanity, kitchen island, or pantry/closet that incorporates more storage without requiring a complete room renovation.
Large (and Small) Upgrades You’ll Love
Whether you’re thinking of selling your home in a few months or a few years, you want to maximize your resale value and make the most of your home for as long as you call it your own.
Prescott Pinnacle Construction is Prescott, AZ’s choice for small, mid-range, and total bathroom and kitchen renovation. We’re ready to help you plan and prioritize your home improvement projects in a way that suits your tastes, aligns with your budget, and meets your timeline. Ready to get started? Contact us with your project ideas today.