There are two main reasons why homeowners renovate their homes. Either their home has become old or outdated and they want to transform it into a more modern and spacious version that conforms to their current needs. Or, they want to place their home on the market and would like to achieve the best possible outcome.
Are you thinking of selling your home in the near future and would like to increase the value of your property? Renovating is the perfect place to start. The basic premise of renovating is to make a home look new again. By doing this, your home will be much more appealing.
For example, kitchens and bathrooms are the first rooms that new home buyers pay attention to when looking for a new home, and renovating these two rooms will immediately make your home look more attractive to potential buyers.
With that in mind, following are a few ideas that can add value to your property:
1). Renovate the Kitchen
For most families, the kitchen is the heart of the home and this is definitely a room you want to remodel when thinking of selling. Older kitchens often need more storage space and adding additional cupboards and even a butler’s pantry are some ways of paying attention to this aspect. In addition, you could consider adding an island benchtop to increase the bench space, and also add new and modern appliances and fittings. These are just some of the ways you can renovate your kitchen.
2). Update the Bathroom
Older bathrooms often lack functionality and can be unappealing. Renovating a bathroom can allow you to add your own flare, and create a bathroom that is modern, functional, and comfortable.
3). Add an Outdoor Entertainment Deck
Many people love to entertain and spend time outdoors. You can combine these two needs with a new outdoor deck and make your home instantly appealing. If regulations permit, you could also add an alfresco for a stylish outdoor entertainment area if your backyard is large enough or a courtyard with built-in barbecue facilities where potential buyers can envision themselves enjoying the beautiful outdoor space you have created.
4). Change the Layout of your Home
Sometimes it may be necessary to remodel certain areas of your home. Older homes in particular have many sectioned rooms with doors. These days though, open-plan living is the preferred style and having the kitchen, dining and even living areas merge into one big open-plan space can make any home seem instantly larger and lighter.
Final Thoughts
The above ideas are just some of the many ways in which you can renovate your home that may increase its value. Before you decide on any significant changes you should consult a professional design and building team for advice.
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Bayside Extensions are an award-winning builder who specialises in the design and build of home extensions and renovations. We also offer decades of experience.
Contact Bayside Extensions today and one of our experts from our Architecture and Design team will be happy to discuss your specific home extension or renovation requirements with you.
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