Investing in a new kitchen remodel and bath remodel increases the value of homes in Boston, MA. The amount of the return on investment depends on the goals of the renovation. Many homeowners in Boston, MA understand that a new kitchen or primary bath makes it easier to sell their home if that is their goal. In these cases, we work with homeowners in Boston, MA to achieve a short-term return on investment or to create as much short-term value as possible. This can be accomplished by limiting the scope of a renovation if necessary and to selecting more cost-effective materials and design approaches. This might include changing kitchen cabinet fronts, replacing the backsplash, specifying porcelain countertops that look and feel like marble and upgrading appliances at a minimum without changing the floor plan or location of what currently exists. 

Homeowners in Boston, MA that plan to stay in their homes for years to come, have different goals than those upgrading to make their homes more attractive for an immediate sale. Most homeowners in Boston, MA renovating their kitchens do so to improve the quality of their lives and to make their home more enjoyable and satisfying to live in. Rules of thumb to maximize the return received on a kitchen remodel is to invest in cabinetry that can withstand the test of time. Cabinets typically represent about 30% of a remodeling budget and should be expected to perform for at least two decades if not longer. That’s one reason why white shaker cabinets represent about 50% of all cabinets selected by homeowners in Boston, MA and nationwide. Other popular color schemes that will serve the needs of homeowners in Boston, MA for decades to come include gray, dark blue, linen and soft taupe.