There are so many decisions to make, especially if you have a limited budget.
If youre looking to maximize your budget, here are five kitchen upgrades that are actually worth the money.
An Integrated Trash Drawer
Every kitchen needs a place to throw out trash.
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Interior designer Audrey Scheck tells me an integrated trash drawer is worth the money.
But nothing beats the real thing, according to interior designer Sarah Stacey.
I always suggest real marble over quartz.
So, its important to have room in your budget for high-quality appliances that make cooking easier or faster.
Eliminating the visual description of mismatched appliances makes the space feel more cohesive, says Scheck.
Recessed Range Hoods
Some upgrades arent about what you see, but rather what you dont see.
Scheck tells me recessed vent hoods are worth the extra cost and construction.
Anything Really Important to You
Most of us dont renovate our kitchens very often.
If youve always liked hunter-green cabinetsdo it.
Gold hardware instead of builder-grade stainless steelwhy not?
A built-in espresso maker?
If you enjoy an espresso shot every daygo for it.
