The Challenge
The kitchen had chipped cabinets, worn vinyl flooring and crowded counters. It was the room most likely to lower offers.
BeforeAfterUniversity District, Seattle, WA
University District craftsman addition
A University District home prepared around a fully refreshed kitchen in its original footprint.
- Property
- Single-Family Home
- Bed / Bath
- 3 / 2
- Size
- 1,900 sq. ft.
- Timeline
- 11 days
- Status
- Completed
Our Plan
Replace the cabinets and counters within the same layout, add a small island, install new flooring and lighting, then clean and stage.
Property Overview
- Address / area
- University District
- City
- Seattle, WA
- Property type
- Single-Family Home
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Sq. ft.
- 1,900
- Occupied / vacant
- Occupied
- Condition before work
- Chipped original cabinets, worn flooring and a cluttered kitchen.
Scope of Work
Kitchen
- New cabinets
- Granite counters
- Island
- Lighting
Flooring
- Hardwood-look flooring
Interior
- Kitchen painting
Cleaning
- Final cleaning
Timeline & Investment
StartJun 9, 2025
CompletionJun 19, 2025
Total days11
Total investment$29,500
Budget breakdown
- Cabinets & counters
- $17,500
- Flooring
- $6,000
- Lighting & paint
- $4,000
- Cleaning
- $2,000
What We Improved
BeforeAfterKitchen sink wall
Dark shaker cabinets and granite replace worn cabinetry under the same windows.
BeforeAfterKitchen & island
A new island, flooring and lighting across the same corner.
Sale Result & ROI
Estimated as-is value$940K
Pre-sale investment$29.5K
Sold for$1.04M
Estimated ROI225%*
- Listed for $1.02M
- Days on market 6 days
- Estimated value added $96K
*Estimated ROI. Sale results also depend on market conditions, pricing, location, marketing and agent performance.
Final Result
The kitchen became the strongest photo of the listing and matched the expectations of buyers in the neighborhood.
Before
After
Preparing a Home for Sale?
We’ll identify the improvements that matter before listing.