If you have recently purchased your very own home then you may be wanting to make changes that will add a huge chunk to the asking price when you eventually come to sell. A home should be seen as an investment, one that you constantly need to work at to improve. If you are not sure which additions will add value to your home then take a look at a few examples below.
Open Plan
One of the best things you can do to your home is knock out a few walls and create an open-plan living space. When potential buyers are looking at homes, if they have young children then an open-plan space will be at the very top of their list. Having an open plan setup means you no longer feel trapped in your own home. You can also see everything from one room, meaning if you are cooking in the kitchen then you can keep an eye on the kids in the living room.
New Kitchen
When people buy a home, one of the first things they will do is create the kitchen of their dreams. If your kitchen is not to your liking or it isn’t practical then you can add and take away anything you want. Take a look around a kitchen showroom to find the kitchen that you would most like to have in your home. If you are looking for a more budget-friendly way of sorting your kitchen then you could paint the cupboards and add new handles.
Add A Pool
When you think of this option do you think of a huge Olympic-sized pool filling your back garden? You are not alone in thinking this and a huge amount of people will put off getting a pool as they think their garden is too small. This is not the case at all and just about any sized garden can fit a pool in it. Take a look at a reputable company such as Royal Swimming Pools who will be more than happy to come in and take a look at your garden. Adding a pool to your home will make your house quite sought-after and rare on the market as not many homes have pools these days. Be sure to add a surround to your pool to make it safe and family-friendly.
Loft Conversion
Finally, do you want to create more space in your home? One way you can do this is by adding a loft conversion. A conversion can give you one or two more rooms depending on how you do it. It will cost you between $7,000 and $25,000 to create but you are looking at about a 20% increase in value once it’s complete. A loft conversion is a much cheaper alternative to moving out and buying a bigger home.
We hope you found this article helpful and that it gave you some inspiration and ideas on how you can create your dream home while adding value as well.