Originally posted by Eric P.:
That basement is pretty sweet! I like the bathroom too.
How many SF is the house? What type of countertops/flooring/cabinets do you put in a house in this price range in the area?
Thanks! The house is pretty small. We managed to squeeze 2000sq ft out of it by finishing the basement.
I like to use eclectic finishes which appeal to buyers in this area. I think most granite is ugly and quartz, which I do like, is too expensive. On this kitchen I went with butcher block countertops from IKEA. They're really cheap but if you put the right finish on them they look amazing. I splurged on custom cabs painted white with crown molding.
Most flippers in my area that are working on older houses prefer to refinish the original floors if possible. I've been seeing lots of kitchens with original hardwood, too. Buyers love it, and don't seem to care that hardwood in the kitchen is a pain in the you know what to maintain.
I didn't want to deal with pulling up old flooring in the kitchen so I went with marmoleum instead. That probably wouldn't fly in most places, but here in Portlandia it's a selling point with extra points for being eco.