Reconsider These Choices When You Remodel Your Kitchen

The kitchen is the one area of the home that sees the most wear and tear. All the water, heat and food spills add up quickly so it is important to focus on quality and lasting appeal when you’re choosing materials for a kitchen remodel.  Here are a few things you should AVOID:

Cheap Laminate Counter tops: The bottom rung of laminate is extremely susceptible to wear and tear.  It can  melt if you forget to place a hot pad under a pan that’s fresh out of the over and the edges can chip off from repeated exposure to moisture and heat.

Flat Paint: A flat or matte finish is great in rooms with lower traffic, but it is a bad idea in the kitchen where the walls are regularly exposed to splatters and spills.  You need paint that can withstand an occasional heavy scrubbing, so opt for gloss or semi-gloss finishes.

Trendy Backsplash: If you watch any home remodeling show, you’ll certainly see kitchens with expensive, elaborate backsplash design and materials.  Those trends can be pricey to pursue and can look dated in a hurry.  Subway tile is a cheaper, classic option that you’ll never regret, plus you’ll have more room in your budget to purchase quality materials to be used elsewhere.

Cheap Flooring:  Just like the counter tops, your kitchen floor needs to be strong enough to take some abuse.  Cheap flooring easily scuffs and peels (especially from moisture).  Quality flooring is worth the investment.

Call The Heilbrun Home Team today of you have any questions about a remodel or how to get the most bang from your buck before selling, 253-307-6438.