Home Improvements to Consider

23 Sep Home Improvements to Consider

Great home improvements can range from simple to elaborate. Do you need to reface the kitchen cabinets, or is the old kitchen layout too problematic and major changes are needed? The right decisions can improve daily life and notably boost home value. Keep in mind both the changes you want and the market trends that dictate the return on various home improvements.

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Here are 5 home improvements with the greatest impact on resale value and the best upgrades to modernize and refresh your dwelling:

1. Kitchen Updates: Fresh, Modern, and Open Design

Today’s trends have more people wanting home improvements that focus on the kitchen, especially with open kitchens that flow into living areas. Remove part of a wall, ditch the formal dining room, add an oversized island with bar seating — the choices are up to you.

Great layouts impact the function and atmosphere of a kitchen more than simply updating appliances and painting the cabinets. You can get more out of a larger project that makes cooking, entertaining, and family time more enjoyable.

2. Extra Bedrooms: Conversions and Additions

Many homes have unused offices that pre-date mobile technology. Others have spare rooms that do not qualify as bedrooms due to a lack of windows and bathrooms. Home improvements that reconfigure things to turn these spaces into additional bedrooms push your home value into another tier.

If you have an attic or basement that can be converted, or a deck or other horizontal space that can be built out into additional rooms, the return on investment can also be among the smartest home improvements to make.

3. Bath Remodeling: Spa Showers and Universal Design

After the kitchen, bathrooms are among the most popular and impactful home improvements. Bathtubs are on the way out (with the exception of a well-placed, beautiful footed tub or other unique piece). Walk-in showers with multiple shower heads, waterfall showers, and bench seating are here to stay.

The open shower environment not only feels like a spa setting, but it also works well with another trend — universal design. This means incorporating simple, user-friendly functionality with clean and modern design for bathrooms that work well for aging seniors and those with disabilities. Whether you’re staying or selling, universal design bathrooms will prove a major source of value.

4. Master Suites: Space, Storage, and Upscale Additions

Most older houses do not feature what we would today consider a true master bedroom suite. Home improvements can turn the largest bedroom into more of a feature-rich suite, and you can also add a first-floor master if the home does not currently have one.

Maser suite home improvements focus on adding bathroom storage, upgrading the sink area and bath/shower, and creating larger closet spaces. The result: a luxurious master suite that benefits you now and appeals to buyers looking for modern comforts.

5. Second Story Additions: Adding Usable Square Footage

Building vertically works well for many homes with one story or one-and-a-half stories. This maintains your yard space, patio, and deck while making home improvements that can increase the number of bedrooms and the amount of square footage. That adds up to considerable return on investment .

We are more that happy to discuss home improvements with you and, look at the current layouts (including plumbing and electrical considerations) to determine where and how to build upward. Working with a top contractor like Brad Mcneil will ensure that your home improvements are made efficiently, and the addition looks and feels seamless with the existing structure.

Ready to transform your property and build equity with high-impact home improvements? Touch base with us today to discuss your project.