6 Upgrades to Increase the Value of Your Home

Sometimes the changes we make to our home are for our own benefit as not everyone has the same taste in decor. And this is fine if you are doing things for yourself. However, there may come a time that we need to make some upgrades to increase the value of our home. Maybe you are planning to sell, or maybe you want to prepare yourself for the potential of selling a few years down the line. Whatever your reason is, these are the things you need to consider when you want to increase the value of your home.

Convert your attic and basement spaces

If there is a chance that you can upgrade and increase the square footage of your house, this is the way to do it. Having unfinished spaces might not bother you, but potential buyers might be put off with the thought of doing it themselves. If you are not planning on selling the house anytime soon, you can use these extra rooms to your advantage. You could use these rooms for extra storage, as a home office, a playroom, or as a guest room. 

Add an extension

This is another way to massively increase the square footage of your home. Adding an extra bedroom or extending your kitchen out are huge draws to potential buyers. Creating a large social space can also benefit your family, especially when it comes to family parties. We have all been to the family gathering at someone’s house and there hasn’t been a great amount of space. It can be tough talking to people or highly claustrophobic. With an extension, especially an open plan kitchen and family area with sliding doors, you will have plenty of room to host the next family party. Of course don’t forget to consider window treatments for sliding doors as they can add something special to the area.

Get planning permission

If you would love to do some of the extensions or massive transformations but can’t afford to do them, you may have another option. Applying for planning permission to create an extension or conversion can be a huge draw for potential buyers. By getting planning permission, you have demonstrated that there is potential for massive improvements, and you have even gotten them started with some of the paperwork. Sometimes, all you need to do is show someone the potential that is there.

Eco-upgrades

Updating your home to make it more eco-friendly is a high priority for a lot of people. Not only can some of the upgrades that we make to our home be better for the environment, but they can also help to save us a lot of money in the long term too. For example, upgrading the heating system to a more energy-efficient one can have a massive impact on your heating bills. The same can also be said for upgrading your insulation, or any of the appliances that you own. You may be surprised by the number of options that are available to make your home more eco-friendly.

Fresh Electrics

Are your light switches looking tired? Has it been a while since anyone had a look at the wiring? It may be time to have a look at your electric system and see if it is still up to code. Many older houses haven’t had an electric upgrade in years, and with modern power demands from our devices and electronics, we need to make sure that they are up to date. The best thing about changing the electrics is that now is the chance to install that Sputnik Chandelier at Modern Digs that you have had your eye on.

Change your garden

Your garden may be the last thing on your mind but it is the first thing that people see when they come to your home. Your garden should give the world a first impression of what your house is like inside. But, it is also the part of the property that your neighbours will be looking at. Even something as simple as keeping the grass tidy and not allowing any weeds to take root can have a massive effect on the garden and the rest of your home. However, your garden is also an area of untapped potential. Many people are using this space to add extra rooms, such as a summer house that can be used as an office.