Top 5 Most Valuable Home Improvements
1. Bathrooms - On average you should get 100% of your bathroom renovation budget back if you're smart with your money. Even something as simple as changing up the paint color, mirror and lighting can make a huge impact! Vintage is in right now so if you're rocking one of those 70's baby pink or blue bathrooms think about keeping some aspects of that design and just changing out flooring and decor to help modernize it.
2. Kitchens - On average you should get back about 60% of your renovation back in a kitchen, but there's opportunity for more if you're doing some work yourself and making fiscally responsible decisions. Try to balance a classic look with hints of trendiness in the kitchen. I fear that the painted cabinet look is going to go dated fairly soon. Update your flooring, lighting, and paint and make the functionality key. Add an island or add more windows for light!
3. Curb Appeal - Curb appeal is an easy way to put lipstick on your home. Paint your shutters, put up planter boxes and update your mailbox. Throw on some cute house numbers to round out a balances look.
4. Flooring - You will notice a common theme in all my articles on updating your home - 'paint, flooring, lighting'. These 3 things can update your home dramatically and you can do them all yourself with the right tools and a little assistance from watching YouTube videos. When picking a flooring, choose something durable. Don't go cheap on something you literally stomp on all day every day.
5. Lighting - Having updated lighting can make a huge difference in your home. Go fancy if you want! I love a dramatic chandelier or a vintage vanity light. Whatever style you choose, just stick with the same finish throughout the house. Choose a silver, brass, or black and stick with that for every light fixture.
Throughout all my home improvement articles you notice a common theme - 'paint, flooring, lighting'. Stick with these 3 things and you can't go wrong! I'm always available for design help if needed, I love seeing your projects!
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