Renovation that add value to home

Renovations that add value to the home

Your home may not be in pristine condition or look good to look at, but if you do some renovating then you will add some value to your home. If you plan on selling your home at some point in the future or even now or perhaps you just feel like want make sure home looks pristine or add value by doing renovations isn’t a bad way to go, actually its probably one of the only ways to go to. Some new updates can include having your home run on efficient energy like solar power, to save on energy costs, updating rooms to have a modern day aesthetic, or just having your lawn freshly mowed and kept nice. This blog will tell what things you can do to add value to you home via renovations.

Fixing up the bathrooms

While the bathroom isn’t exactly the first thing people think of when it comes to renovating a home, they are an area of the home that provide comfort and privacy, and above need to be clean. A well maintained and clean bathroom is important. So if you plan on updating or renovating your bathroom here are some things to note:

Update all the faucets, this includes both shower heads and sinks.
Fix any plumbing problems that may exist in the bathroom, the reason should be self explanatory.
Change up the tile patterns on the floor for something a little bit classic, or to what is currently trending.
Add improved lighting to the bathroom.
Create some extra storage places for extra bathroom supplies, these storages areas can either be in walls or hanging.
Change up the color of the walls in the bathrooms like soft gray or white.
Make sure the vents are cleaned or changed out so that hot vapors can leave the room and with that not create an mold buildup in the bathroom.

Energy Efficiency and being Sustainable

People are currently seeking energy efficient homes not just because it’s trending but because it also saves people money. Plus to its a real seller if your target audience believe lean and green is a top priority. Here are some ways to make your more sustainable and energy efficient:

If your current insulation is gross and dingy replace it, its important to have update insulation to regulate room temperature.
If you are in an area where the sun is out almost all the time it would be best to get some solar panels.
Get some smart thermostats to help better control the temperature in your home.
If applicable use eco friendly materials like recycled countertops.
Replace your current HVAC System with an updated one with high efficiency.
Upgrade your windows by double panning for better insulation.
Perhaps install dual-flush toilet, low flow shower heads and faucets.

While some of these changes aren’t exactly ideal they can help add some value to the home.

To learn more about how to increase energy efficiency in your home head here.

Kitchen Renovations

A Kitchen is often considered an important part of the home. The condition of the kitchen whether it be in good or bad can set an impression. The kitchen can offer different ways to be both practical and functional, take into consideration the following:

Replace old appliances with new ones, they can be either energy efficient or gas powered. (Note: While Energy efficiency isn’t for everyone, it does add more value).
Add new coat of paint to the cabinets and draws for a fresh new look. Also make sure the color pallet has some neutral colors, the reason is because many people prefer a neutral color look it adds value.
Add a counter in the middle of the kitchen for extra seating and counter space.
Install durable countertops, its recommended to use Granite or Quartz, mainly because of durability
Add some pull out shelves which can offer increased storage.
Remove any old light fixtures and replace them with updated and trendy ones.

To learn more about adding value to your kitchen head here.

Landscaping and Curb Appeal

The homes exterior is considered the mood setter when anyone drives up to your home or even looks at it. Having a well maintained exterior of home including the yard and the walls of the home add value to a home. Also it wouldn’t hurt to do a little extra to add even more value.

Any plants in your front yard that have grown out too much to the point where they are un even and over grown make sure they are trimmed.
If your driveway or walkway is damaged it needs to get fixed but not just that, if someone tripped or got hurt on the damaged area, someone could sue.
Add some landscaping spotlights surrounding the walk way up to your front door, during the night when their own they add some nice appeal.
Apply fresh mulch to prevent weeds from growing where they aren’t wanted and paver stones to add some appeal.
Add some inline planters around the entrance of the home.
Repaint the garage door and front door to the same aesthetic of the home.
Install new house numbers, a new mailbox, and replace any dingy exterior lights.

If you wish to learn more about what else can be done to enhance curb appeal head here.

Outdoor Spaces

The outdoor area of a home is for more then just letting the dog out to use the bathroom, its also where the family can go to relax, host outdoor events, and perhaps doing some outdoor dining. So its best to add some renovations to the outdoor area.

Add a patio made from either pavers or concrete, so that people can relax together outside.
Create an outdoor dining area, with a table, some good lighting, and also some shade.
Add a firepit area surrounded by seating areas.
Add waterproof furniture in case it rains.
Have a shed or some kind of storage solution.
Herbal gardens can add some value to the home.
Add a gazebo or an awning for additional comfort and perhaps important events that you want to take place at home.

Interior Finishes

Finishes are important to a home’s aesthetic, mainly because they pull the home together. Finishes include the floors of the home, the paint inside, and the light fixtures. Updating these kinds of parts to the home can add significant value to the interior of the home.

Instead of regular carpet replace it with hardwood or even vinyl planking.
Repaint the walls with neutral colors for good appeal.
Install dimmer switches to add light brightness changeability.
Update the baseboards and molding of the home.
Replace old light fixtures with in-style modern day light fixtures.
Make sure to have a consistent color with each kind of finish.

Maximize the living space if applicable

This might not be a common practice to enhance value in your home, often maximizing the possibilities of each room in a household can add value to the home. Improvements in places like the attic, basements, and small rooms can be incredibly beneficial, here are some ways to improve:

Try converting the attic into a bedroom, a new office, or even playroom.
Add a media room or anew office in your home.
If there are any non low bearing walls, remove them so that the room near them is more open.
Add some shelving units or under stairs storage to be more organized.
Add some proper lighting to the basement as well as add some drywall.
Have a corner of a large room designated for either an office space, hobby area, or reading.
Add some mirrors in small rooms to make said room feel larger.

To learn more about how to enhance living spaces head here.

Increase Functionality

What people may not realize is that what can add value to a home as much as a well maintained exterior look and some interior designs is the functionality of a home. Here are some ways to improve value via functionality in your current home.

Upgrade the laundry room by either adding a utility sink, a counter top, or some cabinets, if possible there might not be chance you can add all three.
Try to increase the space in a pantry by adding some draws and shelving.
Add ceiling fans to rooms that don’t have any to increase airflow in the room.
Install smart lights in the garage and closets.
Enhance closet functionality by adding some shelving, and cubbies for shoes, hats, or whatever.
Have cubbies at the entrance of the home where people can hang up backpacks and coats.

Conclusion

Opting to upgrade and renovate your home is not just good for adding value to your home if you plan to sell but it also improves the functionality and comfort of the home. By doing making renovations and updating in order to improve functionality, comfortability, and add to add some style, and whether those changes are made to bathrooms, attics, or even the basements and makes the overall home more desirable.

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