Increase the Value of Your Home With a New Kitchen

Increase the Value of Your Home With a New Kitchen

Whether you have just bought your home or are hoping to sell it in the near future, adding a new kitchen is a great way to add value to your property.

While many buyers would love to do up a home to suit their tastes, the reality is that most of them are too busy to carry out the work and they will happily pay more for a home that has a new, stylish kitchen so they can move straight in.

The amount of value you can add depends on your area, but you can typically expect to add 4.6% to the value.

Choose a design that suits your target market

While you obviously want to choose a kitchen that you like, it is important to go for a design that will appeal to buyers too.

Think carefully about the type of purchasers who will be interested in your property in the future. For example, a one-bed flat is likely to appeal to a young professional couple, while a four-bed house may be more suited to families.

If you want to appeal to fashion-conscious professionals, choose a contemporary kitchen in modern colours such as white or plum. Gloss finishes and sleek, understated lines are very popular too.

You should also consider adding a few mod-cons such as a coffee maker, fitted microwave or wine cooler to create an up-to-date and designer feel.

Depending on how much room you have, add a breakfast bar or dining table to show your buyers that they can eat and entertain in this area too.

If you are adding a kitchen to a family home, choose one that the parents can see themselves raising the children in. You can still go for stylish finishes, but you may want to be a little more practical in your choices.

A range cooker or double oven will appeal to mums with lots of mouths to feed, as will innovative storage and easy to clean surfaces. Try to make the most of the space available too – if your kitchen is on the small side, decorate it with light colours to create the illusion of more space.

If you are planning to sell your home or buy a new one, Kubie Gold can offer you specialist and expert advice. Call us today on 020 7563 7272 or email the office at info@kubie-gold.co.uk. Our interior design team can also offer you advice on decorating your home, bespoke furniture and adding show-stopping finishing touches.