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Scott McGillivray's 3 Kitchen Upgrades To Increase Your Home's Value

The best part? You can get it done in a weekend.
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There are many ways to increase the value of your home, but where do you start?

Home design guru Scott McGillivray says your best bet is the kitchen.

From choosing a good countertop design all the way to how appliances should be laid out, McGillivray has come up with three simple kitchen renovations that will double your investment. And the best part? You can pull these renos off in a weekend, according to the star of "Income Property".

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Ditch cabinets for open shelving to keep away that "claustrophobic" feeling.(01 of07)
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Shelves also work when dealing with an awkward space, like underneath a staircase.For more kitchen ideas, visit Domino. (credit:Domino)
Glass-front cabinets also give the illusion of space.(02 of07)
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A white tile backsplash is simple and affordable.(03 of07)
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Plus, opting for any tile makes for easy clean-up. For more kitchen ideas, visit Domino. (credit:Domino)
Edit your "stuff" down to only what you need.(04 of07)
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In your case, it might just be a simple burner and a collection of white dinnerware. For more kitchen ideas, visit Domino. (credit:Domino)
In an open concept, your counter can also become a breakfast bar.(05 of07)
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Just add bar stools!Setai Project by Nitzan DesignTo see the full project, visit Porch.com (credit:Porch.com)
If you can, get your microwave off the counter.(06 of07)
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Sure, it's a lifesaver for those nights you're too lazy to cook, but it does eat up precious counter space.Tribeca Apartment by Julieann GregoryTo see the full project, visit Porch.com (credit:Porch.com)
Remember, layout is everything.(07 of07)
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Even the tiniest galley kitchen can work if your sink is adjacent to your cooking surface (which makes clean-up a cinch). Pied A Terre by Victoria Benatar Architects PLLCTo see the full project, visit Porch.com (credit:Porch.com)

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