Why are you renovating the kitchen or bathroom? If you plan to sell in the next year or so you should be concerned about cost?and a more conservative approach is probably?better so the project will have a broader appeal and better value. You won’t please everyone but resale should be part of the consevation. If, on the?other hand, you plan to stay for a long time your approach could be differant in that you are doing this more for yourself so you may choose more upscale products and a more radical design and certainly put more thought towards your own long term needs and desires. Keep in mind that ultimately this ?project is being done for you and you are the one that has to be pleased and comfortable with the final results.