# Kitchen Renovations That Increase Home Value

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/11/kitchen-renovations-that-increase-home-value/
- Published: 2019-11-11T01:13:46-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## **Tips from GROHE on Planning Your Kitchen Renovations / Remodeling Project**

Let’s really talk kitchen renovations. Because face it. The Kitchen is the heart
of the home. The gathering place for friends and family. That’s especially during
the holidays. As the most lived-in room in the [house](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/09/why-insulation-between-your-house-and-garage-is-a-must-my-story-on-planet-green/).
Because the kitchen renovations are usually the prime candidate. Especially when
home improvements come to mind.  And while some homeowners may find a kitchen renovations
are intimidating. As well as the personal and financial benefits. They make the 
commitment worthwhile. 

Because kitchen renovations do enhance family life, [reduce energy costs](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/10/home-energy-costs-reduce-them-with-renovations/)
and pay dividends at resale time. As Dixon states too. So while energy savings can
vary according to the [locale and market](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/07/southern-states-manufacturing-ev-for-local-markets/).
However a study by [Remodeling.com](https://remodeling.com/) estimates that minor
kitchen renovations of $18,856 adds $15,585 to a home’s resale value. That’s recouping
82.7 percent of the initial investment.

![Kitchen renovations for an elegantly designed kitchen featuring white cabinets,
a spacious layout, and a GROHE LadyLux® Pro dual-spray, pull-down faucet with a 
tall, arched spout, located in Oak Park, Illinois.](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.
com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_2567.jpg?w=780&quality=52&ssl=1)

A beautifully designed kitchen in Oak Park, Illinois, featuring the GROHE LadyLux
® Pro dual-spray, pull-down faucet.

GROHE teamed up with award-winning designer Pamela Polvere, CKD, of Pamela Polvere
Designs in Elmwood Park, outside Chicago. All to provide these tips to help smoothly
execute kitchen renovations.

#### **Do Your Homework**

**_“Planning is 95 _**[percent of the project,”](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/11/usa-solar-energy-jobs-increase-national-solar-jobs-census-says-growth-by-more-than-13-percent/)
[ says](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/11/usa-solar-energy-jobs-increase-national-solar-jobs-census-says-growth-by-more-than-13-percent/)
Polvere. Most importantly: Do your homework. Look at magazines and decorating books,
go to home shows, visit showrooms in your area and go online for the latest [information on trends and new technology](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/03/health-information-technology-can-create-significant-environmental-benefit/).

Use [Green Living Guy](https://greenlivingguy.com/reforest-contact/) website to 
research designers and contractors, or follow the provided links to explore their
unique specialties and expertise in the field of sustainable living and environmental
design. This resource is invaluable for gaining insights into innovative approaches
to eco-friendly projects. You can also see examples of their work, including detailed
case studies and visual portfolios that showcase their creativity and craftsmanship.
Additionally, feedback from clients provides a comprehensive understanding of each
professional’s reliability and quality of service, ensuring that you make well-informed
decisions when selecting the right designer or contractor for your green living 
projects.

#### **Know Your Rights and Obligations**

For example, contractors hire sub-contractors to do much of the work.  Be sure that
you are not responsible for paying these sub-contractors. You could be held accountable
should the contractor fail to do so. 

### Kitchen Renovations: **Consider Functionality and Convenience **

No place is the marriage of functionality and convenience more important than in
the kitchen, where the efficiency of well-designed appliances, smart storage solutions,
and an intuitive layout all come together to create an inviting space that enhances
culinary creativity and daily meal preparation. The seamless integration of modern
technology, such as smart refrigerators and voice-activated assistants, not only
simplifies tasks but also allows users to focus on enjoying time spent cooking and
entertaining, fostering a warm atmosphere where family and friends can gather to
share cherished moments around the dining table.

When choosing for your kitchen renovations, a faucet, for example, it’s important
to consider spout height, reach and features, like pull-out sprays or touch technology.
The GROHE K7® Semi Pro faucet offers a flexible pull-out spray, 360-degree swivel
arm and one-hand operation for ultimate ease of use. It also has the SpeedClean®
anti-lime system, [standard on most GROHE kitchen](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/02/lg-sustainability-standard-for-kitchen-appliances/)
faucets.

To upgrade the functionality and [improve the overall appeal of your kitchen](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/11/5-sustainable-kitchen-improvements-you-can-make-today/),
also consider faucets with touch technology. The GROHE LadyLux3 Café Touch provides
the convenience of a touch faucet with a pull-out spray. With its [innovative EasyTouch technology](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/01/walgreens-green-technologies-innovating-sustainable-retail/),
the LadyLux3 Café Touch faucet allows family members to easily turn the faucet on
and off. A simple touch of the spout using wrists or elbows is all it takes.  

Faucets made with a solid metal foundation of brass, stainless steel, or copper 
will provide durability and beauty for years to come. All GROHE products are made
with the highest quality materials. They are equipped with a limited lifetime warranty
on finishes, making GROHE faucets a wise investment.

## **Coordinate Colors, Countertops and Finishes**

A kitchen’s cabinets are an important focal point as they take up much of the room
and are the first things one sees on entering.  After choosing your cabinets, make
sure appliances and fittings and fixtures complement each other in terms of color,
texture and metal finishes. A brushed metal finish, like GROHE Starlight Chrome®
in precious matte, for example, coordinates with most décor schemes. 

Following the cabinets, selecting a countertop that suits both your design and practical
needs is equally as important. In addition to granite, marble and concrete countertops,
quartz is becoming a popular option.  “More are turning to newer quartz countertops
that have the look of marble, but not the high maintenance,” notes Polvere.  

Select tiles and wall colors last. Once the other elements are in place, choose 
a tile for the backsplash that will complement them. Then pull a color from that
for the walls, says Polvere.  White works best as a trim, especially with gray, 
a color that’s now trending as a new neutral. Or, choose a wall color and trim from
one of the “affinity colors” already coordinated by some of the top paint manufacturers.

### **Select Lighting that Meets Your Needs   **

There are three types of lighting: ambient lighting, which comes from ceiling lights
and wall-mounted lights; accent lighting, which draws attention to a particular 
feature in a room; and task lighting, such as pendants and under-counter lights.**_“
Pendant lights are used to great effect in today’s kitchens, usually grouped in 
two’s or three’s,” advises Polvere. [LED lights save energy](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/02/green-lighting-talk-with-msi-led-lighting-president-john-burke-on-blog-talk-radio/)
and add to a kitchen’s safety and comfort.  “They give off less heat, great [light and last forever,” says](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/09/switch-lighting-led-green-lighting-company-says-dump-old-bulbs-plus-cfl/)
Polvere._**

NEW YORK, De. 15, 2014

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