Light is very important for food preparation, yet all too often the counters and lower cabinets can be left in the dark as poorly-positioned light sources are blocked by you, your other cabinets or appliances, or by simple poor placement. A quick fix for this is to get adhesive lights or rope lights to put under the cabinets. You can turn them on and off as needed and if they are placed intelligently they will add to the value of your kitchen with a very small investment. These are a great solution for any dark pantries or cabinets in your kitchen and throughout the home as well. Naturally, if you are already doing things like replacing cabinets or the backsplash, it will make more sense to install the necessary wiring for installed lights under the cabinets. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX You’ve taken all our advice and done the simple fixes to update your kitchen and still get a good amount of money back. Yet, it still needs something. Time to get a little creative. Do you have empty wall space? Put up some open shelving. It is low cost, leaves the space feeling more open than if you installed cabinets, and can turn your normal-use dishes into a display piece while also allowing buyers to project their own tastes — their dishes, their favorite ingredients, their art. What about the ceiling? If it is tall enough or if there is space in an area where no one will walk directly under it, you can put in a ceiling rack for storing pots and pans. This creates an interesting atmosphere and lets you see what you need without having to rummage through a stuffed drawer. Is there a lot of open floor space? If so, you can install a separate island. A simple countertop with some additional drawers for storage will do a lot to improve both the efficiency and look of your kitchen.
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