As a homeowner, there are plenty of benefits to a home renovation project. It’s an effective way to expand your space, increase your home’s value and enhance the aesthetic appeal. Sometimes adding fresh paint and new furniture isn’t enough to transform your house. You need to step outside the box and think bigger and deeper. You’re renovating because you want your house to be more elegant and comfortable.
Although a home renovation is a massive investment for most homeowners, it doesn’t have to be expensive. You can still renovate your home without spending a fortune. To achieve this, decide which rooms you want to renovate to ensure you get the best value from your hard-earned money.
Expanding Your Space
Have you considered expanding the space in your home? Sometimes a house needs to be modified to accommodate an extended family. This can mean remodeling the floor plan and adding more rooms, like bedrooms or a guest house. Plus, home expansions can be less constraining, unlike transforming your basement or loft.
Since working remotely has become the new trend since COVID-19, you should consider adding a home office to increase the value of your house. You’ll need to communicate with the relevant authority for regulations and requirements on home renovations. And since home expansions can be costly, you can minimize expenses using salvaged materials.
Remodeling Your Kitchen
For most people, the kitchen is one of the top choices when renovating your home, which is no surprise since the kitchen is the heart of the home. If you’re planning to sell your house, an upgraded kitchen is a huge benefit to potential buyers. However, kitchens are one of the most costly rooms to renovate and expenses can easily add up.
If you don’t plan to spend much on a kitchen renovation, focus on your budget, plan a timeline, enhance the textures and colors, and avoid common renovation mistakes. Some areas you can improve without breaking the bank are:
⦁ Updating outdated kitchen cabinet doors
⦁ Improving the lighting
⦁ Repainting the interior
⦁ Enhancing the kitchen layout
⦁ Updating flooring
Obtaining Warranties
Some renovations can change your house’s value and energy consumption, ultimately leading to increased bills. To avoid this and cover your assets like home systems and appliances, we suggest you get a home warranty. Researching online is the key to determining the value.
This is especially important if you have big projects like installing a heating system or repairing the roof. Plus, if you have a warranty, you can always request repairs or replacements if things go wrong. Before you get a warranty, be sure to check the home inspection report for red flags. Also, see if there are any existing warranties on your appliances and if they are covered.
Get Started With Confidence
The home renovation process can be overwhelming due to the various decisions you’ll have to make. From budgeting, to choosing whether you’ll DIY or hire a professional. Plus, things can get stressful and expensive if you aren’t careful. That is why we recommend you make a renovation plan and get a warranty before you start such a project.
Written by: Suzie Wilson at Happier Home
