There are many reasons homeowners decide to undertake a home renovation. Some need more space, but don’t want to move to a new home. Some may just want a new. fresh look. For some, it is time to put their home on the market – and they are looking for ways to maximize the property value.
Strategic room renovations are a great way to make buyers love your home – and give you top dollar when it is time to sell.
Here are some room renovations you may wish to consider to increase your home’s value.
- Kitchens & Bathrooms: Studies have shown that buyers are most interested in updated kitchens and bathrooms. These rooms represent the two areas which require the most labor – and the most money – to renovate. When updating these rooms for your own personal use, all designs are appropriate. However, if you are renovating in order to increase your home’s value before a sale, keep the design style clean and classic. Install modern appliances and utilize a neutral color palette. Your buyers will realize that the hard work is done, but they can still infuse their own personality.
- Additions that Wow: Many older homes were built to be strictly utilitarian and there is little room for creative use of space. Adding even a small addition can result in an artist studio, a reading nook, or a solarium for growing orchids. Keep the design simple so as to minimize costs, but use windows and skylights to flood the room with sunlight, or high ceilings to create soaring space. Your prospective buyers will be able to use their imagination to dream about how the would use this unique space.
- Utility Rooms: Although not the most glamorous of rooms, a well-conceived utility space can really grab a buyer’s interest. Carving out space for daily chores makes life easier, giving you room to wash, dry, hang, iron, sew, store mops and brooms- al in one ample, organized space.
- Transformed Loft Space: Many Sarasota area homes have small loft areas which often turn into little more than storage space. Finish the space and transform it into a home office, a spare bedroom, or an intimate sitting area. Buyers will love finding an extra room where they least expect it.
- Dream Lanais: Floridians live much of our lives outdoors, and we love our lanais. Extending the roof of your home to provide a shady area is one way to create a more hospitable outdoor space, while enclosing the space with sliding glass panels will allow for open views even on rainy days. Buyers will love the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while being shielded from the elements – and a quality outdoor space is always a boost to home value.
- Outbuildings Which Differentiate: Everyone loves a little extra space. If the zoning allows it, building a storage shed, a mother-in-law cottage. or a greenhouse is a great way to differentiate your property and make it someplace special.
When deciding upon the best room renovations for your home, it is important to choose the best professional for the job. Lindahl Construction not only builds new custom homes, but we have been helping Sarasota and Longboat Key homeowners with home renovations for decades. Although you have many choices for who can execute your renovations, a general contractor is the smartest choice – we have the most knowledge regarding the totality of a home’s structure – and its possibility.
Call us today for more information and inspiration!