Kitchen remodeling sales were up 36 percent in the third quarter of 2011 compared with the same time a year earlier, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association. It's no wonder: The kitchen is the focal point in many homes. And it's one of the features buyers compare most closely when they're shopping for a home. Here are cost estimates for some of the low-cost kitchen upgrades to recommend to sellers:
1. Hardware.
Replacing cabinet hardware, such as handles, knobs and hinges is a quick way to enhance kitchen space. Averaging between $2 and $20 per knob or pull, a home owner can expect to spend from $80 to $800 for this enhancement.
2. Faucet.
There are myriad options today in terms of height, spouts, pullout hoses and folding necks, with quality faucets starting at around $200.
3. Lighting.
Adding a LED under cabinet light can have a dramatic effect for about $40.
4. Organization.
Buyers today choose functionality over elaborate decoration says Jamie Goldberg, a National Kitchen & Bath Association- certified designer. Practical storage in the kitchen will go a long way. Over the door hooks, baskets in the pantry, drawer organizers, wall hooks for pots & pans and stackable shelves for cabinets will add appeal, typically for less than $100.
5. Countertops.
Laminate can mimic the contemporary look of granite at a significant discount. The cost for an average kitchen with 30 linear feet of laminate countertop is roughly $1, 575: the same space in granite would be about $2400.
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