If you are considering renovating or redesigning any rooms within your home, remember these important tips for getting the most bang for your buck! We will provide insightful tips to capitalize on your home renovation investment and the resale value of your home!
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms add a lot of value to the design of your home and potential buyers want to wait to renovate after purchasing.
- When designing your bathroom, keep classic and timeless finishes in mind. If you are trying to add long-term value, we suggest avoiding trendy materials, as they will go out of style within 5 years.
- Choose plumbing fixture profiles that are simple or contemporary, as these will appeal to a wide range of people.
- Select tiles that are not too dramatic.
- Invest in high-quality materials and plumbing fixtures from reputable brands and showrooms. This will be worth it in the long run!
- Don’t just renovate for a facelift, ensure that all plumbing, tiling, and electrical work is completed to code and functioning properly. It is important to hire reputable trades for bathroom renovations as not doing so can cause major problems within the rest of your home. Potential drainage leaks can lead to water damage in other areas of the home.
Kitchens
- Kitchen renovations fall in line similarly with bathroom renovations.
- Homebuyers look at the kitchen first as it is the heart of the home!
- Select upgraded and elevated finishes for your renovation to ensure that materials last a very long time.
- Select countertops, plumbing fixtures, and cabinet finishes that are contemporary and will appeal to a wide range of people, including yourself!
- Once again, stay away from trendy materials as you will feel like replacing them in a few years.
Paint Colours
- If you are looking to refresh and repaint your home, opt for neutral colours. It is okay to have pops of colour here and there but having them throughout the home will be seen as an expense for potential buyers.
- Try to make the home feel refreshed, light, and airy with your new paint job!
- Always hire professionals to install wallpaper as proper installation will make it go a long way and will make the space feel more elevated.
- Hire a professional to prime, prep, and paint your home. A poor-quality paint job will show and will not add any value to your home despite the financial and time commitment.
- Invest in good quality paint products as they require fewer coats and provide a better, longer-lasting finish.
Trim
- Trim is often something that gets overlooked by home renovators, but it has a huge impact on the overall look of your home.
- Replace trim throughout with more contemporary and simple profiles that will work well with different design styles.
- Hire reputable professionals to install trim throughout your home.
- Consider adding things like crown moulding and wainscotting to give your home that extra unique touch that will appeal to a lot of buyers.
- New trim, interior doors, and hardware will go a long way and add more value to your home renovation.
Flooring
- Select high-quality flooring that is durable and easy to clean. Having new floors throughout your home is a great way to add value to your investment. We promise it will be worth it in the long run and the investment will pay off in the future.
- Choose a timeless colour when it comes to wood flooring.
- If you are considering carpet throughout your home, keep in mind that it doesn’t appeal to many buyers, so select something that is of high quality and easy to clean.
Doors & Windows
- Replacing old doors & windows is a great way to add value to your home. They will make your home more energy efficient and the return on investment will come from potential buyers in the future.
