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Tips For A Kitchen Renovation In A Rental Property
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Smart Tips for a Successful Kitchen Renovation

• When renters inspect a property, one of the first
  rooms they check is the kitchen. When the kitchen
  does not meet their expectations, they will not
  rent the property.
• Kitchens no longer only serve the purpose of
  preparing and eating meals. People also use the
  kitchen as a place where the family gathers to
  have conversations and bond. They also entertain
  visitors in their kitchens.
• For these reasons, landlords have been searching
  for ways to improve their kitchens and keep up
  with the competition. However, when you are
  renovating your kitchen, there are several things
  you should consider.
• The designs you choose should be attractive and
  acceptable to many renters. It should be able to
  stand the test of time. You do not want to be
  renovating your kitchen every time you have a new
  tenant. It would be best if you also consider the
  type and location of your rental property. All
  these go a long way to deciding the renovation
  you choose.

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MODERNIZE YOUR CABINETS

• Provide adequate storage space in the kitchen.
  The cabinets should have many drawers and not
  just three as most rental properties have. Your
  cabinets should be tall and reach up to the
  ceiling. It will help to reduce the surface area
  for dust and also maximize space.
• The type of material you use for the cabinet also
  matters. Here, we recommend textured melamine.
  That is because it is resistant to moisture,
  heat, and stains.

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REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES AND BACKSPLASH

• The plumbing fixtures in your kitchen can
  modernize it or make it look outdated. We
  recommend that you replace all the old and
  worn-out plumbing fixtures. Install fixtures that
  have energy-efficient properties, for example,
  low-flow faucets.
• Invest in quality plumbing fixtures because it
  will save you money. If you install cheap ones,
  you will spend money replacing them often. Also,
  add a backsplash to your kitchen. They are
  attractive and inexpensive.

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PAINT THE WALLS

• The colors of your walls should be able to bring
  out the beauty of your kitchen. Remember that
  your tenants will move in with their curtains and
  other accessories. The colors you paint on your
  kitchen should be one that matches all their
  items.
• For this reason, we recommend that you go for
  neutral colors. No matter the color of
  accessories that your tenants have, they will
  always look perfect with neutral colors on the
  kitchen walls.

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INVEST IN BENCHTOPS, DOORS, AND COUNTERTOPS
For your doors, we recommend that you make use of
melamine or high-end doors. Melamine is not
expensive, but it has good resistance to wear and
tear. High-end doors will boost the value of your
kitchen. Whereas plastic doors will make your
kitchen look cheap. When installing countertops,
we recommend that you choose stone instead of
laminate. Quartz is perfect, and they require no
maintenance. Granite is also preferable, but you
will need to seal it regularly.
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MAXIMIZE THE COUNTER SPACE
Tenants do not mind if you install double or
single sinks. Also, larger sizes of fridge or
cooking ranges do not matter to them. They prefer
attractive yet functional apartment-sized fridges
and cooking ranges. For this reason, single
sinks and moderate-size appliances should be your
choice. Using these will help you to maximize
space for the counter.
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