{"id":4632,"date":"2017-01-23T14:39:42","date_gmt":"2017-01-23T14:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/toritoth.com\/?p=4632"},"modified":"2017-01-23T14:39:42","modified_gmt":"2017-01-23T14:39:42","slug":"budget-friendly-kitchen-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/budget-friendly-kitchen-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Stage a Kitchen for Under $1000"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0kitchen, better known as the heart of the home, is one of the most scrutinized rooms in a home that’s on the market. Staging a kitchen is a must to make\u00a0the room look clean, bright and welcoming. <\/span>
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\nBuyers spend a huge\u00a0amount of time in the space cooking family meals, entertaining and even helping with homework. Somehow everyone congregates in the kitchen, so it\u2019s no surprise homebuyers look for\u00a0this room to be updated.<\/span>
\nAccording to a 2013 National Association of Realtors\u00a0Home Features Survey<\/a><\/span>, granite countertops were important to 20 percent of homebuyers. While new kitchen appliances and eat-in kitchens were most important to buyers, the kitchen was the most common home improvement made after purchase.<\/span>
\nBut if homebuyers plan on improving the kitchen after the sale anyway, shouldn\u2019t a seller leave it as-is to save money?<\/span>
\nDefinitely not. A home seller needs to\u00a0i<\/a>nspire the buyer\u00a0and show the space has potential. If not, it\u2019s likely the buyer will make a low-ball offer. Here are a few projects that a seller can implement to freshen up the kitchen for less than $1,000.<\/span>
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New coat of paint.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Painting a room is one of the easiest, most cost effective ways to update its surface. Choose an off white, beige, gray, yellow, green or even a blue to give the kitchen new life. If using a pop of color, make sure it fits in with the architecture and design style of the property. Avoid using bold hues during a sale that can put buyers off.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cared-for cabinets.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The cabinets and drawers are a major component of any kitchen. What do yours look like? Replacing cabinetry can get expensive, but sellers can cheat by painting them or just replacing the doors with a newer look. Consider doing a combination of both. A popular kitchen trend today is having mismatched cabinetry with different materials and colors, so replace the top and paint the bottom. White kitchen cabinets are still the most popular.<\/span><\/p>\n

Open shelving.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Replace some of old cabinetry with open shelving to create a functional place to display your favorite dishes. Make sure the shelf is at least 12 inches deep to hold items, and the shelves can be wood or painted for a custom look.<\/span>
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Blinged-out hardware.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

For less than $200 a seller can replace the knobs and pulls on their cabinets to create a completely different look in the room. It\u2019s amazing how these small details can set the tone for the kitchen. Have a\u00a0tighter budget<\/span>? Take your old hardware and wash them well with warm water and soap, than spray paint them in a metal finish \u2013 gold is making a comeback, and would make for an on-trend look.<\/span><\/p>\n

Resurfaced counters.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Real Estate Staging Association\u2019s\u00a0report on kitchens<\/a><\/span>, published in 2014, notes the most recommended countertop material for resale is granite and replacing the kitchen counters is one of the top recommendations made among home stagers for resale. Granite is about $30 per square foot, so you may want to replace the countertop only for smaller kitchens. On tight budgets focus on keeping the surface clean and clutter free by reducing the number of appliances on the counter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Added personality.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re kitchen is bland, boring or old, plan on changing out the backsplash. There are several affordable options that can spice up the kitchen. Look to install laminated thermoplastic panels, stainless steel or mosaic tiles.<\/span>
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Fresh fixtures.\u00a0<\/strong>
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Buy a new faucet to mount if your old one has seen better days. There are a variety of styles and finishes that can vary in cost. If your sink can handle it, choose a faucet with a considerable spout height and reach to look more sophisticated. If your budget allows, a faucet with a pull-down sprayer is often a plus for potential buyers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lighting.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

If your\u00a0light fixture\u00a0is dating the room, replace it with a newer version. Look for pendant lights for the ceiling that can enhance the design style over your kitchen island, and replace discolored and sticky hi-hats. Try adding inexpensive under-mounted cabinet lights to add task lighting and set the mood.<\/span><\/p>\n

Appliances.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Buying brand new appliances for less than $1,000 can be hard, so hit up manufacture outlets, check for tax credits or work with what you have. Use appliance paint or consider changing out the front door of a rough-looking oven. There\u2019s even stainless steel appliance film that sticks to the front of the machine for a newer look.<\/span>
\nHappy Selling,<\/span>
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The\u00a0kitchen, better known as the heart of the home, is one of the most scrutinized rooms in a home that’s on the market. Staging a kitchen is a must to make\u00a0the room look clean, bright and welcoming. Buyers spend a huge\u00a0amount of time in the space cooking family meals, entertaining and even helping with homework. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"categories":[6,7,9,10],"tags":[59,297,301,320,424],"yoast_head":"\nInsider Secrets to Stage a Kitchen for Under $1000<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The kitchen, better known as the heart of the home, is one of the most scrutinized rooms in a home that's on the market. Staging a kitchen\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/budget-friendly-kitchen-solutions\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Insider Secrets to Stage a Kitchen for Under $1000\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The kitchen, better known as the heart of the home, is one of the most scrutinized rooms in a home that's on the market. Staging a kitchen\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/budget-friendly-kitchen-solutions\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Tori Toth\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2017-01-23T14:39:42+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"http:\/\/toritoth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4-RULES-17.png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/\",\"name\":\"Tori Toth\",\"description\":\"Just another WordPress site\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":\"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/?s={search_term_string}\",\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en\"},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/budget-friendly-kitchen-solutions\/#primaryimage\",\"inLanguage\":\"en\",\"url\":\"http:\/\/toritoth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/4-RULES-17.png\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/budget-friendly-kitchen-solutions\/#webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/budget-friendly-kitchen-solutions\/\",\"name\":\"Insider Secrets to Stage a Kitchen for Under $1000\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/budget-friendly-kitchen-solutions\/#primaryimage\"},\"datePublished\":\"2017-01-23T14:39:42+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2017-01-23T14:39:42+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/#\/schema\/person\/261492c8414050fc9c46070637da09c6\"},\"description\":\"The kitchen, better known as the heart of the home, is one of the most scrutinized rooms in a home that's on the market. Staging a kitchen\",\"inLanguage\":\"en\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/budget-friendly-kitchen-solutions\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/#\/schema\/person\/261492c8414050fc9c46070637da09c6\",\"name\":\"admin\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/#personlogo\",\"inLanguage\":\"en\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/496a1280b97ce08ded0eba8d121ea071?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"admin\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4632"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4632"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4632\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4632"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4632"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toritoth.com\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4632"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}