{
  "id": 16056256,
  "title": "I spent $50,000 remodeling my kitchen. Here are the 5 smartest decisions I made — and one thing I wish I'd avoided.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/i-spent-50-000-remodeling-my-kitchen-here-are-the-5-smartest",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-22T13:45:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/best-choices-renovating-kitchen-regret-mistakes-budget-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jill Schildhouse spent years saving $50,000 for a kitchen remodel that would give her the space of her dreams. She was glad she kept her kitchen layout the same, choosing a timeless color palette of black and white. Reupholstering her dining chairs saved her money, but she regretted doing that project during summer. She wished she hadn't made that decision. Jill is glad she chose a timeless color palette, as it will age beautifully and she'll love the design for decades to come. She also bought small, joyful items like a sleek sink and charming stoneware set that elevated her tablescape. Reupholstering her dining-room chairs was another smart move, as it cost her only $500 and gave her a playful vibe. However, she regrets one thing: not planning her remodel during a different season, as she had to endure a record-breaking heat wave in Phoenix during the summer.",
  "summary": "I made smart investments and cost-saving choices while remodeling my kitchen last year for $50,000, but I regret the timing I chose for the project.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}