Restore Kitchen
Ideas, costs, tips and plans - the information you need for a successful Kitchen Restoration project
December 2021
Homeowners have many important questions about their Kitchen Restoration Project. How much will it cost? How long will it take? What problem areas do I need to watch out for? Can I recover my Kitchen Restoration investment when I sell? Can I do some of the work myself? What can I do to make sure that the work is done right?
Costs, materials and best practices for the example Kitchen Restoration project will help you answer these questions. Use this information to develop a budget, bid requirements, hiring contracts and a project plan.
Kitchen Restoration - Project Overview
Important considerations for this project are summarized below.
| Project description | Refinish cabinets and woodwork. Update flooring, countertops, plumbing fixtures and lighting. Replace appliances. Use above average, quality grade materials, fabrication and finishing detail. |
| Project size | 165 square foot kitchen |
| Do-it-yourself assessment | The typical Kitchen Restoration project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Kitchen Restoration requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| First year Return on Investment - ROI | Results vary widely and can be affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A high quality Kitchen Restoration project in an appropriate neighborhood can return 93% or more of its initial cost. |
| First year Return on Investment - ROI | Actual returns vary widely and are affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A good quality Kitchen Restoration project in the right neighborhoods can return 61% - 72% of its initial cost. |
| Green rating | Kitchen Restoration projects can employ renewable resources and environmentally friendly materials. Existing components can often be recycled or reused. Efficient lighting, insulation and appliances can create a substantial reduction in energy utilization. |
Kitchen Restoration - Project Plan and Details
The following list includes major work tasks commonly performed during Kitchen Restoration. Use this list to understand the timing and sequence of different steps in the Kitchen Restoration project. Click any task name for task details and an up-to-date Homewyse example cost estimate for the task - this essential information will help you control Kitchen Restoration project cost and quality.
Do you expect to spend more than $250 on your Kitchen Restoration project? If so, it is important create and manage a detailed plan for all project activities.
Kitchen Restoration - Proven Ideas and Project Tips
Review these tips, design suggestions, options and lessons learned before finalizing your Kitchen Restoration project plan.
- To maximize return on the Kitchen Restoration project, limit cost to no more than 12% of home's total, post project value
- Match appliances and fixtures to electrical circuit, hot water and gas capacities
- To keep Kitchen Restoration costs low, do not move walls or relocate plumbing fixtures or electrical boxes
- To reduce Kitchen Restoration costs, do not install flooring under base cabinets or permanent appliances
- For best resale value, select a taste neutral design for your Kitchen Restoration
- Mount low profile fixtures underneath wall cabinets for inconspicuous, countertop task lighting
- Use low voltage interior lighting to illuminate pathways used at night
- Install smoke and carbon monoxide detector adjacent to rooms with heat generating appliances and equipment
- Install an ABC type fire extinguisher in a location that can be easily accessed
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