Making upgrades to the kitchen can prove to be one of the most cost-effective ways of improving a property, one expert has suggested. Jennifer Sherrill of Kitchen Design Concepts said that the global economic downturn is causing homeowners to be more cautious, but there are still benefits to making changes, Pegasus News reports.She remarked When it comes to remodelling projects, a kitchen upgrade is one of the most reliable investments you can make to increase the value of your home.The key to designing a kitchen, Ms Sherill added, is assessing the individual needs of each person. This can include different storage requirements, food preferences, entertaining style and daily routines, she stated.People who like to cook were advised that a hands-free kitchen sink could enable them to use kitchen taps with food-covered fingers. Victoria Castillo of the Pocono Record recently recommended replacing kitchen taps as an easy way to attract more buyer interest for a house.