Huntsville Living November 2024 | Page 7

HUNTSVILLE LIVING | NOVEMBER 2024 | 7

4 things to know about kitchen renovations

Kitchens are often described as the most popular room in a home , and that ’ s not mere conjecture . A 2022 survey from House Digest asked participants to identify the room they consider most important in their homes , and roughly 41 percent chose the kitchen . Residents tend to congregate in kitchens in the morning and then again in the evening when meals are prepared and , in homes without formal dining rooms , eaten . With so much time spent in the kitchen , it ’ s no wonder that the 2022 U . S . Houzz & Home Study : Renovation Trends found kitchens to be the most popular interior room to upgrade . With so many people interested in kitchen renovations , the following are four things homeowners should know about these popular improvement projects .

1 . Expect to spend some money . Most home improvement projects require a significant financial investment , but kitchen renovations are among the more expensive undertakings . The overall cost of a project will depend on a host of variables unique to each home , including homeowners ’ preferences , but HomeAdvisor estimated the average kitchen remodel in 2023 cost between $ 14,611 and $ 41,432 . Homeowners considering an upscale kitchen remodel may receive six figure estimates for such projects .
2 . Expect a good return on investment . If sticker shock settles in when receiving an initial kitchen remodel estimate , perhaps it can help homeowners to know that such a project may provide a strong return on investment ( ROI ). According to Remodeling magazine ’ s “ 2024 Cost vs . Value Report ,” a minor kitchen remodel provides a 96 percent ROI . A major kitchen remodel mid-range ( 49 percent ) and a major kitchen remodel upscale ( 38 percent ) did not provide as notable a ROI .
3 . Expect the project to take some time . Kitchens are large rooms with a lot of components , so renovating these spaces can take some time . Estimates vary depending on the size of the room , the scale of the remodel and the materials chosen , but Angi reports a kitchen remodel for most homes takes six weeks to four months . That ’ s a sizable window , and it reflects the likelihood that unforeseen issues like supply chain interruptions or the discovery of mold will arise at some point during the renovation . Though it ’ s impossible to determine precisely how long a project will take before it begins , homeowners renovating their kitchens may want to plan for the project to take two months if not longer .
4 . Expect to use your kitchen during the renovation . If the timeline of a renovation is scary , homeowners should know they will likely be able to use their kitchen even after the project begins . Though the room might not remain a popular gathering space once the work starts , Angi notes kitchens are typically out of commission for around six weeks during a renovation . That still requires some pre-planning in relation to meals , but it also suggests homeowners won ’ t be without a kitchen for months on end .
Kitchen renovations are popular projects . Homeowners who know what to expect before such projects commence can make it through a renovation more smoothly .
HUNTSVILLE LIVING | NOVEMBER 2024 | 7