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Your kitchen is the central point of your home, and more likely than not, it needs some help. Whether you’d like to increase its functionality for your family or make the space more attractive before putting it on the market, you’re ready to give it a little update.
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A midrange minor kitchen remodel costs an average of $26,214, according to the 2021 Cost vs. Value report by Remodeling magazine. You’re not prepared to spend this much cash right now, but let’s say you do have around $1,000 — and you want to maximize it.
You might not think you can get too far with a small budget, but that isn’t the case. There’s plenty of minor upgrades you can make that won’t cost a fortune. In fact, you can maximize savings by completing the work yourself — when possible — instead of hiring a professional and choosing materials that are durable, but not high end.
Ready to get started? Here are six kitchen upgrades you can realistically pull of for $1,000 or less.
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Open Shelving
If some of your kitchen cabinets can be opened up — or removed entirely — your kitchen and living room will immediately feel bigger, said Kimo Quance, real estate broker and owner of The Kimo Quance Group. “The first thing that a prospective buyer sees while entering the kitchen is the cabinets,” he said. “Having no top shelving opens the kitchen up and depending on layout, it allows it to blend seamlessly into the living room.”
If you still need a storage space, Anastasia Hartmann, an associate with RE/MAX Professionals in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, recommended hanging floating shelves in this area. “Not only do they come in different styles and sizes, but they also come in various shapes,” she said.
The average cost to remove kitchen cabinets is $300 to $500, according to HomeAdvisor. Offset the high cost of demolition with a four-pack of Wallniture Arras Floating Shelves for $28.99 on Amazon.
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Invest in a New Appliance
A budget of $1,000 won’t allow you to replace all your appliances, so Ben Fisher, a luxury real estate agent with The Fisher Group in Salt Lake City, Utah, recommended focusing on just one. If you have an older appliance that doesn’t work well or look particularly great, this can be an obvious investment.
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