Frequently asked questions
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Plan to spend somewhere between 10 and 15 percent of the value of your home if you are doing an overhaul. Most people who give their space a facelift by doing things such as repainting and refacing spend just over $10,000, but those who get more involved can easily spend more than $30,000.
If you choose to renovate kitchen cabinets, expect this to take the lion’s share of your budget. On average, people spend about 30 percent of their budgets on the cabinets. Generally speaking, you should also plan to set aside 20 to 25 percent of your budget for labour costs as well.
Refacing comes in three forms. In most cases the entire fronts of cabinets and drawers are totally replaced with new fronts. Laminate can also be added to the fronts of cabinets to make the old look newer. And if you have solid wood, you may opt to have the units sanded down and refinished or painted. If you are not sure new cabinets are in your budget, ask about affordable cabinet lines or refacing.
Most family-sized homes have a U-shaped setup, which makes it easy to move in the triangle from the refrigerator, to the stove, to the sink. A G-shape adds a versatile inlet often used for counter-side seating. An L-shape opens up a floorplan, particularly for an eat-in kitchen. A galley runs like a hallway with cabinets on two opposite sides, and a one-wall layout puts everything in a tiny footprint.
Potential buyers absolutely delight in even minor changes, such as updated counters, cabinets, faucets, and appliances. Be mindful of costs though: you often will not recoup the expenses of lavish or custom upgrades, and if your revamp makes your home more expensive than others in the neighbourhood, it will not move as fast.
Granite, butcher block, marble, quartz, and concrete are all popular choices. You can also opt for laminate, which tends to be more affordable and can take on the look of your favourite materials. Countertops are generally handled alongside cabinet replacements or refacing, but you can update them at any time.
Yes. Not everyone who specialises in home renovation is familiar with plumbing, which is one of the reasons why those who routinely work on kitchens are also generally good with bathrooms. Bathroom updates cover bathtubs and showers, toilets, counters, cabinets, lighting, fixtures and sinks.
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