Top Tips for Designing Your Dream Kitchen
Upgrading your kitchen can be expensive and a minefield with all the options available. But if you can get it just right and give your kitchen the wow factor it deserves rather than a mediocre result, you might increase your home's value, too. Read on to find out how to get it right.
It is often said that a kitchen can sell a home. Buyers will fall in love with a property if the kitchen has wow factor. After all, upgrading a kitchen can be very expensive, and it is one of the rooms that the family will spend the most time in—often described as the heart of the home. This sentiment should guide your design choices, making your kitchen a space that not only looks great but also feels warm and inviting.
Having a fabulous kitchen can dramatically increase a property's value. If you plan to move in the next five years, you will not only be able to use your new fantastic kitchen for five years but also be investing in a property that could pay dividends when you sell. This potential return on investment should inspire you to create a kitchen that not only suits your needs but also adds significant value to your home.
As with all things, trends in the styles of kitchens, and some of the more 'out there' styles, can be really amazing but also date very quickly. For instance, the high gloss aubergine units from B&Q back in the noughties are a prime example of a trend that quickly became outdated.
With so many options and so much to think about, where do you start if you want to upgrade your kitchen, and how can you ensure that you will not be left with a dated style in 5 years when you come to sell up?
- Speak to a kitchen manufacturer - They will be able to show you all combinations available for units, colours, and worktops so that you can create a functional space and a kitchen layout that is efficient and easy to use and that fits your house and your style.
- Employ an interior designer - beyond the actual kitchen units is the rest of the room: colour schemes, wallpapers, tiling, flooring and furniture. There is a lot to think about and put together, and it can be tricky to ensure that you get it all right and everything works together coherently, so it might be a good idea to employ the services of an interior designer. They will be able to bring your kitchen dreams and your decorative style together, resulting in a kitchen that has real wow-factor.
- Opt for a DIY option - You do not need an interior designer. Some people love putting together a design, and you might have a clear idea of how you want your home to look. Revel in the time spent choosing your units, worktops, tiles and flooring, selecting handles and lighting, furniture and decor, and putting together every aspect of the room, which will surely make your home perfect for you whilst you are living there and desirable by buyers when the time comes to move in the future.
- Take inspiration from interior home magazines or Pinterest - Making a Pinterest board for your kitchen upgrade is a great idea. This will collate all of your needs and wants for the whole room, and you will soon get a feel for how things will come together.
If you are considering selling your home and want to discuss your property before you do any significant upgrades, contact our team today.