Storage adds most value to a kitchen refurbishment project

Painting walls and ceilings offered least added value

01 May, 18

According to the National Association for Estate Agents (NAEA), kitchens have become priority in the buyers’ decision-making process and a survey has found storage adds the most value (72%) in their refurbishment.

Housing agent sellhousefast.co.uk conducted research with 34 estate agents, property professionals and designers and found fitted, energy-efficient appliances (66%) followed storage, then durable and stylish worktops (60%).

The lowest ranking feature to add value to a kitchen was the use of light/soft colour paint for walls and ceilings (35%).

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However, the majority of experts agreed homeowners should aim for a combination of these kitchen features, rather than striving to have a specific one, for it to boost a property’s value.

Managing director of sellhousefast.co.uk Robby Du Toit commented: “The kitchen is certainly a focal room which people are now utilising for more than one purpose. In doing so, homeowners are looking for a kitchen that is stylish, modern and highly functional.

“The research certainly demonstrates there are various aspects which homeowners need to get right when renovating their kitchen. Some obvious, whilst many others a revelation. The great takeaway from the consulted experts is that lavish and over-the-top additions are not needed to enhance the condition and aesthetics of a kitchen.”

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