Whether selling or making home improvements for yourself, following the top renovations to increase the value of your home is a great guideline when choosing which areas to improve or change. Let’s take a look at what those are, so you can begin the renovation process.
The Garage Door
The garage door is easily overlooked when renovating, but when you think about it, it’s a large part of your curb appeal and seen by all. An attractive garage door makes a big impact. Choose one that coordinates well with the other doors and stands out as unique in the neighborhood.
Kitchen Update
They say it’s the kitchen that sells a house, and we can’t argue it. The kitchen is the heart of the home, and buyers head right for it when house hunting. That’s why an updated kitchen increases the value of your home. Focus on cabinets, counters, appliances, and flooring.
Bathroom Update
When deciding on the top renovations to increase the value of your home, don’t forget the bathrooms. Don’t assume you can just close the door and no one will notice. Bathrooms play a huge role in our homes, and updated ones look and feel clean and modern. It’s an area worth renovating.
Build a Deck
Today, homeowners are making use of all of their home space, both inside and out. Areas like the back deck have become very important. If you have a deck, make any repairs and improvements necessary, like fixing a loose railing or painting the deck a fresh new color.
If you don’t have a deck but have the right space, you should consider building one. As an extension of your indoor living space, a deck increases the value of a home and gives you and your family a great place to hang out and entertain guests.
Finished Basement
Not all basements, such as those in older homes, are safe to finish. However, if you have a cement floor basement and the right height in the ceilings, a finished basement dramatically changes a home for the better. The added space is like an additional room or an entire extra living level, depending on how it’s done. Best of all, a finished basement increases the value of a home.
Curb Appeal
Besides the garage door, curb appeal also consists of landscaping, paint touch-ups, driveways, and walkways. Be sure to tend to and improve those areas as needed. The exterior of a home gives the first impression and makes a difference in its value.
Staircase
A staircase, especially when seen in the entryway of a home, can either be just a staircase or a dramatic work of art. Make a bold statement with a renovated staircase and improve the value of your home. Simply changing the newel post or adding decorative finials, along with a coat of paint, makes a staircase stand out in a good way.
Renovations are wonderful for any house when done correctly. Take your time and focus on the areas that increase value.
Mr. Spindle specializes in improving staircase and railing systems for your renovation needs. We offer everything from a 4-inch newel post to custom-designed finials to make your staircase nothing short of beautiful. Contact us, and let’s see how we can help increase the value of your home.
