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7 Ways to Update Your Kitchen for Less Than $1,000

Feb 28, 2017 | 11:29 AM

You’ve finally made the decision to sell, but as you sit in your kitchen and look around, you realize the space could use a little love to attract the kind of buyer you’re hoping for. Here’s how to get top dollar for your place without spending a penny over $1,000.

Fresh Flooring

Whether the kitchesn floor is worn-out or outdated linolium, giving it a refresh is a smart move if you want to move the property quickly. There ae so many affordable choicces these days such as cork, composite or ceramic, that there’s sure to be one for you and your budget

Repaint Cabinets

Accidental bowl bashings, aggressive door closing and a particularily active pot of spaghetti sauce have all taken their toll on your once-pristine white cabinets. Bring them back to their former glory with a professional repain. Install some fresh modern door handles to really see the refreshed look.

New Appliance

While ther isn’t budget to replace all the appliances, selecting one to upgrade will up your payout. A fridge with lots of bells and whistles is a solid choice, but so too is a gas range with fancey burner options. In addition, installing a dishwasher where ther wasn’t one before is a surefire winner! Whicheer you choose, make sure it fits in with the remaining un-upgrades appliances.

Replacing Countertops

While everyone swoons over marble countertops, quartz alternatives can produce the same pleasing aesthetic at a fraction of the cost. Clocking in at around $75 per square feet of countertop space, pop in a top and just listen to the oohs and ahhs at the open house.

Professional Paintjob

Sure, we are all able to pour paint and move a paint brush left and right, but when you want a room to have that wow factor, call the professionals. Pro painters can make suggestions on wall treatments that will add visual value to yoiur kitchen…without having to scrub a single drop of paint off youir hands.

Replace Cabinet Doors

While painting scraped-up doors is definitely a frugal option, gong a little deeper anad replacing the doors altogether is also up for grabs. Mixing and matching solid and glass-paned doors can instanly give a tired kitchen a modern feel.

New Backsplash

Switching up outdated backsplash tile for something super popular right now elevates the whole kitchen. Think tiny barely-blue square glass tiles or shite herringbone subway tiles with grey grout and you’ll be on track to take home that top dollar.

 

Now that you’ve seen what a limited budget can achieve in the kitchen, where will you spend that $1,000?