Thinking of renovating your kitchen and bathroom? There might be more benefits to these improvements than you think.
The key factor for kitchen and bathroom renovations should be to add to your own happiness, but they can also mean added resale value and tax credits down the road.
“You can not only add 60 to 80 percent of the cost of renovations to the resale value, but they can also be claimed as capital improvements,” says Brandon Keller, President and Founder at Cogwheel Construction. “This means a tax deduction can be realized at the time of sale.”
What are some of the latest trends in kitchen renovations? Think both form and function, with islands and pantries offering space and storage, quartz countertops, shaker style cabinets, appliance upgrades and lighting improvements.
“Some of the most common appliance upgrades we see that add value and functionality are duel fuel ranges, gas cooktops and electric ovens,” Keller says.
“And adding a kitchen pantry and island doesn’t only add convenience, it also adds to the human experience. The island is a place to gather around while preparing and sharing meals together. That’s why engaging a design team to come up with something that’s right for the house, and for you, is worth it.”
In the bathroom, added storage is always a goal, along with welcome details like heated floors and towel racks, backlit mirrors, tile showers and free-standing tubs.
“‘Age in place’ improvements are always a conversation that needs to happen,” Keller adds. “Things like installing blocking behind the tile in the bathroom for future grab bars is a great way to ensure comfort and safety – even if you’re not ready to install grab bars right now.”
Cogwheel Construction regularly works with Tamah and Michelle, members of the design team at Bainbridge Island’s Color Sanctuary, to help bring kitchen and bathroom remodels to life.
“As designers we are happily seeing a return to a more timeless approach in our work,” they say. “Clients understand the value in more serene choices that endure beyond the ‘now.’ Larger baths should exude a calmer, spa-like feel, whereas powder rooms are where you can add some color and fun.
“Each home is specific and not all trends apply. By using classic materials we avoid time stamping the design, and a thoughtful holistic approach to a remodel with quality materials assures the changes and value will stand the test of time.”
Cogwheel Construction is a local company, providing mid-range to upscale residential remodels and commercial tenant improvements to Bainbridge Island and the surrounding Kitsap County area.
Follow Cogwheel Construction on LinkedIn, email them at Inquiries@cogwheelconstruction.com, or call 206-842-5202.
