IRVINE, Calif., July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Could the heart of your home benefit from a facelift this summer? Your timing could be spot-on, as 2025 is shaping up to be “the summer of the kitchen renovation,” according to the experts at Revive, a leading presale home renovation company. And they have the numbers that explain why.
According to new data from the 2025 Revive Renovation Report, kitchens are the most common and profitable room to renovate before listing a home. What is the average ROI on a Revive kitchen project? A compelling 121% that generated over $164,000 in added value for sellers.*
“Kitchens sell homes,” says Kanika Aggarwal, a 20-year industry veteran, a seasoned architect, interior designer, project management leader, and Head of Production at Revive.
“We hear that all the time from real estate agents, and it’s true,” she added. “The kitchen is often the centerpiece of the listing, and it’s where buyers imagine their lives unfolding. A dated or dysfunctional kitchen is an immediate dealbreaker, but a fresh, inviting one? That’s where the magic happens.”
Helping homeowners across the country unlock their equity, Revive has completed hundreds of kitchen projects nationwide, and the impact is clear. Among completed Revive …