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After a long tiring day, home is the place you want to go. For this longing, having a good and up-to-date home is what we try to maintain. The same is accomplished by renovating your home from time to time. Renovation gives you the chance to upgrade what’s damaged and at the same time gives a completely new look to the rooms of your home. But there can be renovation mistakes which can affect your home value if you plan to put your Calgary home for sales, especially your kitchen renovation. So to help you out here are some mistakes to avoid when renovating your kitchen.

Not Utilizing The Space

It is understood that you already have a designated space for your kitchen. But that does not mean you cannot get creative. Not utilizing the complete kitchen space can be a mistake. So before you renovate, get your hands on your house plan and analyze the space available for your kitchen. Now consider it to be an empty space, and then decide your counter locations. Do not forget to utilize the small spaces too.

Ignoring Functionality Over Design

When we talk about renovating or remodeling your kitchen, the first thing that we think of is the designing aspect of your kitchen. It is important and so is the functionality of your kitchen elements. In the end, you have to use the kitchen and not just look at it. So, when designing your cabinets, counters and selecting appliances, do not go overboard. Opt for things that will be useful. It will also benefit to increase your home value when you decide to sell.

Forgetting To Light Up And Ventilate

A kitchen is a place where you cook your amazing food using the fryer and the burner. These cooking sessions give out a lot of vapor, steam, and heat. If you forget about ventilating the kitchen, prepare yourself to cook in a steam room. The kitchen is one place where you cannot afford to avoid ventilation. Having large windows, electrical chimneys and exhaust mechanism helps. Having a bright kitchen is equally necessary as you do not want to add salt to your pudding instead of sugar. So, ensure ample lighting is installed in your kitchen.

Not Upgrading Your Appliances

Often people consider remodeling or renovation of the kitchen to just be about changing the countertops and installing new cabinets. An important aspect that they miss out on is the upgrading of appliances. Imagine having swanky new white cabinets and in the middle of it, your old dented, discolored refrigerator. Not so appealing? Then make sure to get new appliances to go with the look of your new kitchen.

Renovating and remodeling your home is always fun. The idea of having a newly furnished home with a new look is fascinating. And imagine the amount of value such upgrades add to your home when you decide to put your Calgary home for sales. So go ahead and start the fun of renovation without the chances of mistakes.

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