In the modern housing market, it’s no secret that renovations are one of the key ways you can boost your home’s value. However, which upgrades will give you the most bang for your buck? Whether it’s touching up the paint or remodelling your entire kitchen, we’ve nutted out the best ways that you can increase the purchase price of your space.
Refreshing the paint
Providing dramatic results with a relatively little investment, refreshing the paint on your house immediately increases the value of your home. Whether you choose to hire a professional or to do the job yourself, make sure you go over any scratches or marks on the walls to give your home a crisp, new feel. Another hot tip is to refresh your paint in a light or neutral colour, which will increase the perception of space in your home.
Adding more light
As well as light-coloured paint, natural light can also give off the illusion of a bigger and brighter home. There are plenty of ways that you can do this, for example building more windows, wider doors or installing a skylight diffuser. Suitable for any home or commercial space, a skylight diffuser is an effective and economic alternative for those who are seeking more light in their homes.
Upgrading the kitchen
Has your kitchen seen better days?
One of the most common ways to boost the value of your home is to remodel your kitchen. Potential buyers know that renovating kitchens can be a big job, and thus will pay more when they see it has already been done for them. Just be sure to stick with timeless high-quality fixtures, such as stainless steel appliances and granite counters. If your existing appliances are in good working order, coat them with electrostatic paint to give them a metallic or enamel-type finish
Building a deck
Not only will building a deck provide you with a place to soak up the sun and breathe in the fresh air, but buyers see a deck as offering a seamless transition from inside to outside. Use a natural, rustic wood if you can; these decks tend to reap a far more impressive return on investment than their concrete or composite counterparts. Just be sure to keep it in a good condition – make sure it has been built properly and has had adequate sanding and glazing for the environmental conditions.
Modifying the bathroom
Another upgrade that provides a sizeable return is bathroom modification. It can be as simple as replacing fixtures or updating countertops! However, try to avoid installing anything that is too trendy. Instead, opt for classic features like neutral tones, tiles and don’t forget to touch up sinks, toilets and tubs. This will appeal to both traditional and contemporary tastes.
Landscaping
Often, the garden of your home is the first thing people see. Thus, it makes perfect sense that any landscaping improvements will be worthwhile. Don’t be afraid to invest in large items, such as trees, as they have many benefits. Not only do they stave off erosion, they block storm-water runoff, reduce carbon dioxide emissions and filter groundwater pollutants. Gorgeous, well- established trees and a variety of plants also increase the value of your home as well.
Whether you’ve only got a couple of touch-ups to complete, or your ambition is to remodel your entire house, there’s no doubt that well-executed renovations will dramatically increase the value of a home. Unless you want to keep your home forever – and even if you do – it’s important to keep your house at its highest value. Happy renovating!
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Lighting is so important! It can make or break any space!
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I think it is really poor advise to tell people to “be sure to stick with timeless high-quality fixtures, such as stainless steel appliances and granite counters” they are not timeless, only fads that are ‘in’ NOW, AND they cost a lot more money; money you will not get back. I do not ever advise people to ‘re-do’ anything in their house other than re-paint to sell a home. If you keep your flooring and appliances looking new and take care of maintenance issues while you live there, you shouldn’t need to do much more than clean carpets and re-paint to sell your home fast. I don’t believe in all this ‘neutralizing’ and staging. If you keep things clean and clutter free you will sell a home fast for good money, I’ve done it a few times. My parents did not keep up their homes and it took a lot of work and money to sell their homes, a few didn’t sell for a year or more because of that. Just take care of your home, it is hard to recoup money you’ve just spent, just sell the darn thing and move on.