Who would have thought that the kitchen could be the key to building wealth in your home? Well it is. If you’re going to increase the value of your home through improvements, the kitchen is a great place to start.

improvements

Obviously, making improvements to a kitchen depends entirely on the current state of the kitchen. Still, there are particular areas that you need to focus on.

colors

Colors in a kitchen can enhance the overall feel and value. Neutral colors are frequently used in today’s kitchens. Soft shades of gray, cream, gold, and earth tones appear often. The wood in cabinets and floors tends to have medium to light colored finishes. Sometimes it is painted and then the paint is stripped to show the grain of the wood. Brushed steel hoods over stoves or cooking units are popular and practical. “Islands” also remain popular. Sometimes the material of the island and its countertop is different from the rest of the kitchen. This can look very attractive when the materials are carefully chosen.

two in the ark

When it comes to kitchen upgrades, Noah was right. Having two of everything will certainly add value to his home. Two stoves and two dishwashers feature in the kitchens for those who entertain frequently or have large families. Areas of built-in chopping blocks and cool marble for making cakes are often seen. Under-cabinet lighting creates shadow-free work areas. Most modern kitchens have built-in microwaves, and many have warming drawers. Many have drink preparation areas with a small sink, refrigerator, and cabinets that house a variety of glassware.

practical issues

“Pot filler” faucets can be a nice upgrade. A pot filler spout rises a good distance above the sink floor before curving. This allows a large pot to be placed underneath without tilting the pot. When the pot is filled to the desired height, the spigot moves out of the way and the pot is raised. Some stoves even place them over the cooktop burners so there’s no need to carry the pot from the sink to the stove once it’s full.

accessories

Luxury appliance makers like Sub-Zero, Viking, Wolf, and Thermador have come up with many innovations in recent years. The least expensive appliance manufacturers are as follows. It is possible to buy a kitchen with two ovens and six burners instead of the usual four. Wolf has introduced a gas stove that has the maximum amount of heat control. The top burners have two-level gas rings. The top ring is used to cook very hot, the bottom ring can keep food just barely warm, and of course there’s a huge variety between the two. Since it is gas, control is instantaneous.

cabinets

New cabinets can be expensive, but they are definitely a crowd pleaser when it comes time to sell a home. Custom cabinets are definitely the way to go. If you can’t afford custom work, Home Depot and Lowe’s have nice pieces at fairly reasonable prices.

Kitchen improvements are a great way to increase the value of your home. You might even be inspired to sign up for cooking classes.