Summer is usually time for renovations, and those who want to invest in a home improvement project, generally seize the warmer season to get all hands on deck with their projects. However, many people have a hard time trying to figure out where to start and how to make sure the investment they’re about to make will add enough value to their property. (Related topic: Hudson garage doors)
A home renovation project can mean you are doing your entire kitchen again or that you bought a new garage door to improve your curb appeal. And, as the list of home improvements can be as infinite as the universe, there are actually a few items on the list that can add the most value to your home.
These are the most popular home renovation trends of the season:
For those people who are on a budget and looking for practical renovations more than upgrades or luxury remodels, the most hyped renovations include:
1. The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s also a highly trafficked area of your house and it can be used up faster than any other area. There are several appliances connected at the same time, and all the activity in the kitchen implies stuff will get dirty, greasy, etc. Hence, some things in your kitchen will have a shorter span of life than things in other areas of your house, which is why most people see the need of renovating their kitchen, installing surfaces that are easier to clean, lamps that provide better lighting for the room at night, and replacement of old appliances that consume too much energy and don’t work at their best capacity.
2. Landscaping can have a massive impact on curb appeal and it definitely adds value to a property almost automatically, making garden improvements wildly popular amongst homeowners.
3. A new bathroom is another excellent way to add value to your home and upgrade your house without necessarily having to redo the entire thing. In most cases, a fresh carpet and a coat of paint can bring a house to a new level, but renovating a bathroom is definitely a step into the big leagues without the cost of renovating the entire house.
4. Expanding your living area is also one of the most popular renovations amongst homeowners. A bigger house usually means a more expensive one, therefore, many people are interested in a house extension, whether it is to add a bedroom, a home office or simply to expand the living room or kitchen. Home extensions are on the rise.
5. Loft conversion has become surprisingly popular, although, unsurprisingly, they appeal the most to people living in properties with high ceilings, where creating a partial upstairs area means a better use of space.
6. Home offices are all the rage and there’s definitely an appeal to having a quiet place from where you can work and devote time to activities that can contribute to your self-improvement such as reading, business development and so on.
Now, for those people who actually have money to splurge in home renovations, priorities are a bit different and, henceforth, the trends dominating this side of the checkbook are quite different.
1. Swimming pools are always at the top of the list, and when you think of summer and BBQs, it makes perfect sense.
2. The ‘Statement’ shed is growing in popularity, and when you have lots of stuff and want to avoid clutter at home, some extra storage space is exactly what you need.
4. Libraries are making a comeback and for those who make the time to read and nurture their intellect, a place to keep their books and enjoy a quiet read is definitely a must.
5. For those who are into fitness but don’t have the time to go to the local gym on a regular basis, a home gym can provide the space to exercise daily without leaving the house.
6. Having a Game room is the perfect way to centralize all of your family’s entertainment in one place, which is a great way to ensure you’ll spend more time together and share with each other.
7. Who doesn’t love wine? Well, those who do can enjoy greatly if they get a wine cellar for their home.
8. A bar is a great addition to a home, especially if you like to host guests and entertain your friends with food and drinks.
9. Of course, if you have money to splurge and you’re in love with tennis, it only makes sense to have a tennis court in your property.
It is worth noting that some of the aforementioned additions will actually make you lose money, instead of adding significant value to your property, and you’ll probably see more value from repainting your home’s façade or buying a new front or garage door.