Page 4 - Allisons Newsletter, Lakewood Real Estate Edge - June 2019 Issue

Q & A with the real estate expert
ASK ALLISON VAN WIG

Should You Give Your Kitchen a Makeover?

Dear Allison, My projects that offer the greatest • Install new cabinetry if So, for example, if all of enhance the look of your
husband and I are return on your investment. necessary. Beautiful cabinets your appliances are black, kitchen, so damaged or worn
Q selling our home Plus, since many potential really enhance your kitchen. and you need to buy a flooring should definitely
because we are buyers consider the kitchen But if they don’t need to new refrigerator, choose a be replaced. Ceramic tile is
downsizing. We have loved to be the heart of the home, be replaced, refinish or paint black one. This will create a a popular choice, but other
living in this beautiful house, the design plays a major role them in a neutral color that polished, uniform look. options, such as laminate,
so moving is bittersweet. in their decision to buy a adds warmth and gives them hardwood, or even bamboo,
But we know that it is the particular house. So when you a professional look. • Add tile backsplash. are also appealing.
best decision for us, and we are remodeling your kitchen, If you don’t currently have
are really looking forward choose features that appeal • Replace cabinet hard- backsplash in your kitchen, If you have any questions
to embarking on the next to potential buyers. This will ware. Update old cabinet and installing it can really beautify about your kitchen remodel,
chapter of our lives. However, grab their attention when drawer knobs. And consider the space. Consider subway feel free to call me. I would
before we put our home they are looking at photos of adding soft-close cabinet tile, which is popular and be happy to answer any
on the market, we need to your home, so you’re more hinges, which are popular adds a touch of flair. questions or schedule a
remodel our kitchen. We have likely to receive requests to among buyers. time to meet to discuss your
maintained our home very tour it. • Replace your kitchen particular needs. n
well throughout the years, so When determining which • Install new countertops faucet. A new faucet can
we don’t need a major kitchen features to remodel, it’s if necessary. Damaged greatly enhance your sink.
remodel. And we know that important to realize that countertops should definitely Removing and replacing
even minor updates can potential buyers notice even be replaced because they make moldy or peeling grout can
greatly enhance the space and seemingly minor details, such your kitchen look worn and also make your sink look
make a huge impact. What as scuffs on the floor or small outdated. Several materials are clean and well-maintained.
tips can you offer that will cracks in the countertops, so available, including granite
really transform our kitchen make sure that you make any and quartz, which add a touch • Update your lighting.
and create a fresh, updated necessary repairs and updates. of absolute elegance. When Replace old, dated lighting
look that not only attracts When your kitchen remodel is choosing countertops, make with modern options. Recessed
potential buyers but also helps complete, the space will exude sure that they complement lighting is always a popular
us receive a return on our a modern aesthetic and a your existing décor. choice, and if you have an
investment? warm, welcoming atmosphere island, consider installing (or
Natasha. that will help your home stand appliances. Stainless steel above it. Under-cabinet LED
Coordinate
•
your updating) pendant lighting
out from other houses on the
A Dear Natasha: market. appliances are definitely strip lighting also adds a nice Owner of Van Wig & Associates
Allison Van Wig
(CA DRE #00985700) is the
your
Remodeling
The following are some tips popular, but if you don’t touch.
kitchen is a wise that I recommend to give already own them and need
decision. After all, kitchen your kitchen an updated look to replace one (or more) of • Install new flooring you can call or email her at:
renovations are at the top of and increase the return on your appliances, stay within if necessary. Clean, well- 562-882-1581 or
the list of home improvement your investment: your current color scheme. maintained floors really Allison@superbroker.com

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