Selling a home in Dallas is a lot different today than it was almost ten years ago. It is a buyer’s market and prospective homeowners are very picky about what they want. In addition they are not as apt to want a fixer-upper. Rather they want it to be finished especially when it comes to the kitchen and bathroom.

Resale Stats for Dallas Homes Point to Kitchens and Bathrooms

Most Dallas realtors agree that the best way to sell a house is to spend extra time and resources on the kitchen and bathroom areas. The homeowner doesn’t have to spend a lot of money but every dollar spent in either the kitchen or bathroom will get back 2 to3 dollars when the home is sold. Just spending a small amount on a few things in each area will not only realize more money in return but help you home sell faster. For larger renovations, be sure to seek the advice and skills of a local dallas kitchen and bathroom remodeling contractor.

Kitchen Remodeling Done Cheaply - New or Recycled Kitchen Cabinets

Nothing defines a kitchen more that the cabinetry because it’s the first thing a visitor sees when entering the area. The style, color and placements says a lot about the homeowner and the designer. However, you don’t have to always change out the kitchen cabinets to get a new effect. Basically, a cabinet is a box and so if your cabinets are structurally sound then changing out the doors and the hardware may bring your kitchen a new shine.

Specific contractors have services that specialize in refinishing the cabinets and doors or replacing the doors altogether. A colored, melamine finish can be applied to existing kitchen cabinets that will give them a factory shine. If you nee more space a carpenter can build more cabinets and/or a pantry to be finished the same way. Now it’s time to look in the discount areas for reasonably-prices, but chic, hardware!

Kitchen Island Design

Kitchen islands have been the mainstay in the kitchen for over thirty years. They are handy, allow more storage and more than one person at a time can work in the kitchen. The new styles are looking at the rural Italian motif and so the islands and the island countertop does not have to match the main bank of cabinetry. To get a cheap island go to home store and browse around the discount center for two large base cabinets that match each other and add a countertop. In many cases you can have a functioning islands, or islands, for 1/3 the cost of buying one with a set of cabinets. Dallas kitchens and bathrooms contractors can install them even if they are not from their showrooms.

Bargain Countertops

Granite countertops have been the rage for over ten years and today are still a very popular installation with kitchens and bathrooms contractors. However granite, marble and travertine are expensive and have to be sealed at least once a year to prevent staining. The composite products are robust, beautiful stain proof and, like the real stone, expensive. However, if it’s granite or marble you want then you can buy the 12” x 12” tiles and have them installed on ¾” plywood as a base. The cost of tile kitchen countertops is about $5 a square foot plus the plywood and another $5 for a professional to install the tiles. So if granite and marble is $80 a square foot you got a great countertop. Also, the new laminate countertops look and feel like textured marble and granite so look at this option as well.

Flooring

Most contractors still rank tile as the most requested floor installation in those areas. However, installing tile is expensive and it hard on the feet. New products like cork engineered flooring make walking in the kitchen a wonderful experience. Costing under $5 a square foot you can install it yourself with a good saw and a better eye. For best results a Dallas flooring expert should be consulted. New cushioned-vinyl flooring is also a good bet because it is inexpensive, looks great and never needs sealing.

Cheap Bathroom Remodeling - Create Space

Most bathrooms are small and so to get the illusion of more is through mirrors and the right lighting fixtures. If there is a window then let in the light with light curtains or place sconces near the ceiling to give a higher dimension to the room. Paint tone is also a critical part of enlarging a bathroom.

Shower/Tub

Most bathrooms in Dallas after the 1960’s were built with one-piece shower/tub combinations. Made out of fiberglass these sometimes yellowed. Rather than tear it out contact a Dallas bathroom contractor and get estimates on refinishing the unit. This is a great idea because then you can it to match a new, colored sink and toilet.

For old bathrooms there may be water damage behind the walls so it is best to contact a Dallas bathroom contractor to look at this. When it comes to mold, mildew and rotten wood then money should be spend to fix it. Once the walls are fixed than you can choose a new bathroom. Sometimes home stores put a shower/tub, toilet, sink and accessories on for a special, packaged price.

Sink and Vanity

A glass bathroom sink is a trendy addition these days and easy to do. With matching hardware and vanity these can be bought for under $500. And don’t worry if it doesn’t match the other fixtures because the style is for mismatch anyway.

Flooring

Large tile is the popular bathroom flooring these days and watch for large, 16” to 18” pieces that cover the floors and the walls up to the ceiling. It looks great and you can put it up to the ceiling. However, a small piece of high-end vinyl, cushioned floor looks great and is a fraction of the cost. Dallas kitchens and bathrooms contractors work with all types of tile so the variety is enormous.

Other Accessories

New shower curtains, mats, window coverings and towels will finish off a bathroom and make it look richer than it actually is.

Dallas Pros Know Kitchens and Bathrooms

When it comes to remodeling bathrooms and kitchens go to the professionals. To find some post your project on line and local contractors will contact you to take a look at your project.

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