Five most effective ways to add value to your home
If you have just bought a new property and are wanting to put your own stamp on the place, or if you simply want to renovate your existing home, it is important to remember that you want to make changes that will add value to your home, as well as ones that you will enjoy living with.
Of course, you may not want to go to all the trouble and expense of adding an additional bedroom to your property that you don’t at all need just to increase the value of your home, but it can be helpful to know what add-ons and revamps will make you money in the long run.
1. Give your kitchen a makeover
If you do decide to try to sell your home one day, the most important room in your whole property is the kitchen. It is the room that nearly all potential home-buyers look to first and if they do not like what they see, they are likely to dismiss the whole house instantaneously.
If you do not have the budget to completely renovate your kitchen, there are smaller ways in which you can make a big difference to the room’s overall feel and appeal to others.
A fresh coat of paint is the easiest way to make your kitchen appear brand new, as is the purchase of new matching appliances such as a kettle and toaster set.
2. Convert any unused space
Does your home have a basement? Or a loft that is only used to store your Christmas decorations in? If you do, then these areas are not being utilised to their full potential. Home-buyers want more liveable space, so why not convert your basement into a playroom? Alternatively, a loft can be turned into an extra bedroom or office space at a much lower price than it would cost you to extend your home.
Don’t forget your garage as well. If you do not use this space to regularly store your car, consider converting it into an office or games room for teenagers.
3. Make your home more energy efficient
Everybody nowadays wants a home that will save them money on their utility bills, so if your home does not have a modern central heating system, then you should seriously think about investing in one. Although they’re not cheap, this purchase will certainly add more value to your property than the cost of the installation itself.
It is also important that you have the recommended amount of insulation in your loft and that your windows have effective double glazing.
4. Consider installing an ensuite bathroom
If you have the space, an ensuite bathroom can be a very attractive feature for potential home-buyers; although it is worth mentioning that you do not want to make your master bedroom too small just to fit one in.
Most people still want a decent size bedroom, with an ensuite being a bonus.
If you do choose to invest in an ensuite, it needs to be a well-thought-out and well-executed which is why it is best to seek the advice of a professional bathroom designer such as those at beautifulbathroom.net before making any big plans.
5. Embrace open plan living
Open plan living is arguably the most popular home design trend in recent years with most home buyers favouring this type of layout. The easiest way to achieve an open plan living space is by knocking down the wall between the kitchen and the dining room, or the kitchen and the living room if you do not have a dining space.
If you do still want to be able to separate the dining space on occasions, you can always add internal glass doors that can be opened and closed as and when you wish.
