Updating your kitchen is not only a fun way to give your home an updated look, but it also will likely increase your property value. When planning your kitchen renovation, the following tips may help to optimize your investment of time and money.

Adjust the lighting

Replace hanging light fixtures with recessed lighting or wall sconces. Use efficient lighting that brightens the kitchen so it doesn’t appear gloomy and dim. Eliminate table lamps or countertop lighting that gets in the way, as well as candles or decorative lamps.

Install stacked appliances

Use an open cooking range over a dishwasher, or mount the microwave over a traditional stove. Look for ways to stack appliances that will free up vertical space in the room. Built-in appliances often take up less space as well, and you can double the area by installing one above another. Move large appliances that aren’t used very often, like a freezer, to the basement or another low-traffic area.

Replace the table with a counter

Replace the kitchen table or seating with a countertop eating area and stools. This will open the entire room to give a spacious impression.

Consult renovation experts

Contact renovation specialists for help in evaluating your kitchen. They have experience working with many kinds of homes, and they can offer creative suggestions and practical insight that will help you make the best of your kitchen’s available space while maintaining aesthetic appeal.

Add a storage area

Convert a nearby closet to a pantry or a basement nook to a food storage area. Even adding wall shelves or a stand-alone cupboard in the basement or in an extra room could be the perfect place to store long-lasting foods like potatoes, flour, and canned goods. Eliminating extra food from the kitchen, especially the kind that sits on counters or in corners, will free up space to make it feel roomier.

Clear the clutter

Put away knickknacks, figurines, radios, computers, and other non-essentials to add more workspace to your kitchen. You may just enjoy the open feel to your renovated room as you enjoy the newfound space. This is a great opportunity to get rid of unwanted things you’ve had for years to give your kitchen a brand-new look and feel.

You will love the way your renovated kitchen looks after making changes like those indicated above. Work with professionals like those at Callier Thompson Kitchen & Bath to make smart decisions that will bring out the best in your kitchen.