How do I update a 1980s kithen on a really tight budget?
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Julie Rock
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We have the typical 1980s kitchen with a small foot print, good wood cabinets, stainless one tub sink and linoleum floors. Stove, dishwasher and refrigerator need to be replaced. How can it be updated for as little as possible. We're in a good neighborhood so I want to keep the value up. Any ideas?
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Replace the appliances as budget allows. Change hardware on cabinets, paint. Update lighting if necessary, update accessories or change them around a bit.
Also change out floor to luxury vinyl wood strips if in budget.
You could paint the walls and change the cabinet hardware! Costs very little and makes a big impact! Here are some more ideas: https://www.aratariathome.com/blog/the-easiest-cheapest-ways-to-update-the-kitchen
Here is how we did it. Might be helpful. Our budget was really tight though.
https://bushraslifestyle.com/before-and-after-kitchen-makeover/
Bushra!
You might contact some realtors for their input, as they should be most familiar with the neighborhood/what is selling/what does not sell.
Many younger buyers appear to like the open floor plan concept, while other buyers deplore the additional noise, loss of wall space, etc.