Value added, which is commonly talked about in terms of return on investment (ROI), is as fickle as the whims of the real estate and design markets. “No project earns a 100 percent return on investment,” says Lautz of the NAR. “But it’s not just about getting back every penny you put in. In addition to loving your home more while you live there, a remodeled kitchen can really make your listing sparkle online when you do go to sell.” According to 2019 survey data from the NAR and NARI, you should expect a 59 percent cost recovery for a complete kitchen renovation, and a 52 percent recovery for a kitchen upgrade.