Gut Remodel of a Boston-area Kitchen: Any tips or advice?

Question

I'm doing a gut remodel of a townhouse located in a very desirable and convenient Boston suburb.

What can I do to attract good young professional tenants?

I plan on using Ikea Lidingo White cabinets and $40/SF granite countertops. I also bought some cheap stainless steel appliances from Sears (side-by-side without water/ice for $850, whirlpool dishwasher for $350, gas range for $700).

Dana R. · Answer

You're doing it how I would do it, where I saved money on the cabinets and splurged on the countertops.

If you go the Ikea route, just be wary of going overboard and getting everything from Ikea- faucet, handles, etc...

You want to mix and match, where you're not entering an Ikea showroom. Maybe, spend a little bit more money on the nice handles  since that's something tenants are always going to be touching.

Or, if you have enough time, go to a third party for the doors while you use Ikea frames. I think the Ikea cabinets photograph well, but I hated how their white cabinets looked in person.

For your current townhome, what's the current ventilation? Gas or electric? If you're switching from electric to gas, you might need more ventilation which is an issue with townhomes.

Justin Silverio · Answer

What town is the townhouse in and what will be the resale price?

Aaron Montague · Answer

@Rahull Zs

Make it looks like something you'd see on the HGTV kitchens.  Cheap is obvious, even to the untrained eye.

Hardwood floors that carry through the whole house, including the kitchen.