How to Get a Celebrity-Style Luxury Kitchen Minus the Giant Price Tag
So you just bought a house (Congrats!) and you’re thinking about making a change before you move in — a “Fixer Upper”-style kitchen renovation. As a newbie, you may find the extra cash it takes to complete a project of that scale scary, especially if your home is part of a co-op or homeowner association with a list of rules a mile long.
For the inexperienced renovator, executing a luxury kitchen renovation without a luxury price tag is more than challenging, but it isn’t impossible. Spoiler alert: There is no silver bullet or magic trick to turn an $80,000 luxury kitchen into a $30,000 one. But there are a few ways you can be smarter with your budget without giving an inch on quality.
Before you jump into the design phase, ask yourself one question: “Why do I want a luxury kitchen?” If you answered, “So I can increase its value and move within a year or two,” the project probably isn’t worth the trouble. According to a 2017 Remodeling Cost vs. Value report, major kitchen renovations only recoup between 60 and 65 percent of the costs in resale value.
But more personal goals — say, transforming your NYC kitchen from the size of Carrie Bradshaw’s closet to one more like Monica Geller’s apartment — are a different story. The renovation is worth it if you’re in it for the long haul. If you decide to renovate, remember:
After deciding on the specific kitchen style you want, you’ll have a wide range of more affordable but equally luxurious options, particularly in these three main areas:
The materials you use in countertops and islands play a big role in your kitchen renovation’s costs. Marble, for example, is popular for its sleek and elegant appearance, but it’s expensive and, in the long run, can be easily damaged. Other options like quartz offer the same level of elegance without the huge price tag or potential for future damage. And if celeb designer Bobby Berk can get onboard with quartz, then you can, too.
You can also highlight your kitchen with luxury finishes that don’t take up half of your budget but do improve your space’s flow and functionality. Waterfall quartz countertops, for example, give your kitchen a more spacious feel. Floating shelves — à la Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s or the over-the-stove shelf in Brooke Shields’ New York City home — are less expensive and more customizable than traditional cabinets. And integrated LED lighting adds a modern yet cost-effective touch to virtually any style.
Most luxury kitchen designs include high-end appliances you might see and think, “That must cost as much as my car.” But fear not: Several lesser-known brands like Jenn-Air and Bosch are the same quality, if not higher, but at a more manageable price. Brands that don’t place their products on showroom floors don’t come with showroom price tags. You might need to do a little searching to find them, but finding a product that doesn’t break the bank will make the hunt worth it.
These are just a few ways to save money without skimping on quality, but almost countless others are out there. Think spending more on high-quality floor tile that won’t chip so you don’t have to replace it in a year. If you aren’t an expert, consider partnering with a reputable design and build firm that can help you decide when and where to splurge.
Aaron Popowsky is CEO and founder of Gallery Kitchen & Bath, an award-winning licensed, bonded, and insured full-service design, selection, and build firm. Gallery KBNY specializes in the interior renovation of apartments, brownstones, and townhomes in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and parts of Queens. The team strives tirelessly to couple excellent craftsmanship with matching service and communication.
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