The Best Renovations for Increasing House Value
As a leading Auckland renovation architect, we know which renovations tend to add the most value. Most people know that the kitchen and bathroom are key areas to focus on, but where else can you add value, and what should you focus on if you’ve already refurbished these areas?
Whether you’re planning a full renovation for your home before you sell, or you’re just looking to make smaller changes to add value for later, we have suggestions for your next project, no matter what it is! Keep reading for our top renovations for boosting your home’s value.
Kitchen alterations
Even though we already mentioned it, kitchen renovations are valuable enough to bear repeating! In most homes, the kitchen usually doubles as or is connected to living spaces where you spend most of your time. Even if it’s not, the kitchen is usually the most important room in your house, and often where you and your family spend most of your time together.
For buyers, a modern kitchen is almost always at the top of their list of requirements. By ensuring your home has a beautiful kitchen with modern amenities, you’re taking a big step in making your home as attractive as it can be to the widest group of buyers possible.
As such, kitchen renovations are usually thought of as the best value for money. Even though renovating your kitchen may be a bigger and more expensive project than working on another room, the payoff is much higher. It can even be worth just making minor changes to a kitchen, like changing the lighting, benchtops, or major appliances like your fridge or dishwasher. Small adjustments like this can help breathe new life into your kitchen, which can be well worth it in the long run.
New bathrooms
The other place people are always told to renovate is the bathroom, as it’s the next most important place in your home. Ideally, you want it to be clean, stylish, and comfortable. If your bathroom has already been updated recently, you might wonder if it’s worth it, but there’s another way to approach the situation—quantity. In reality, adding a new bathroom is usually worth more than renovating an old one. This is another big project, and not everyone will have the space to add a new room, but even a single toilet can be a valuable addition.
In fact, adding a second bathroom can be even better value for money than a kitchen renovation, depending on the circumstances. Homes with en suite bathrooms tend to be worth much more than those without, for instance. So, if you have the opportunity to add one, it might be well worth considering.
Smaller, more affordable changes
For those with smaller budgets or less time, there are many more achievable alterations you can make, that can help transform your home for the market. Many people looking for a new home want convenience, and a key way you can make your home more a more convenient purchase is by updating minor fixtures and details so that new tenants won’t have to.
Think lighting, doorknobs, or kitchen and bathroom taps. All of these things are much cheaper and faster to upgrade but can help give your home a much more stylish look.
Repainting or replacing wallpaper
Giving your home a fresh lick of paint, whether on the interior or exterior, can work wonders. It may seem cliché, but that’s only because it’s true! A new paint job can completely revitalise a space, so long as it’s done with a good eye for colour. It’s also something that you can do yourself if you have the time, so it’s a great way to save on renovations that will help increase your home’s value.
Replacing old wallpaper is another great way to update your home’s look quickly and easily. Old wallpaper really highlights the age of a building, and you might be surprised how new it looks when replaced by a modern pattern instead, or a fresh coat of paint.
Let us help you get the best return on your home
Here at Gubb Design, house alterations are our specialty. By working with us, you can ensure you’ll get the most possible value out of the renovations you make. You can also trust us to make changes that we know will perform well on the market—DIY renovations can run the risk of being to ‘personalised’ and may not appeal to buyers as much as they appeal to you.
Make sure your home is in the best condition it can be before you sell. Talk to Gubb Design about renovations today!
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