When renovating your home there are so many things to think about. The first thing is, what will your buyer value the most in a home. There are two reasons people choose to renovate their home. One is to enjoy and use the space more efficiently and the other is the belief that it will raise the value of their home. Is the latter is the case for you, be sure that you are not sinking your investments into a boiling pot, watching your money vapour away. It is known that when women look at a home, they typically make their decision on either the kitchen or bathroom, or even both. These two places are great rooms to renovate.
Bathrooms are a great way to increase the value of your home. Although they can sometimes be an easy job, they can also be a handful.
Ways to improve your bathrooms:
1. Add a Bathroom
Adding a bathroom to your home can add convenience like having a bathroom close to the front door if people come in to use the rest room and are wet, muddy or in a rush. Also adding them throughout the levels will gain convenience as well. Larger families will not have to worry about hogging bathrooms, and adding a bathroom in the basement can increase the possibility of an in-law suite. As concrete is difficult to add plumbing into, be sure to consult and get the help of a professional Plumber.
2. Attaching to a Room
If you have a bathroom directly beside a master bedroom, if there is space, add a door so it can be accessed through the bedroom as well. Make sure both doors have locks that can be used from the inside. If you have a spare room beside the master bedroom, try making this an en suite. The more space, the more luxurious you can make it. Since there will be new plumbing needed, contact a professional plumber for any help you may need.
3. Check for Mould
Depending on the year of the home, the shower/bath may not have been constructed using the proper drywall or protection material. If you see small dark dots around your shower or tub area, this may indicate mould. Also, check around the taps and shower head after a shower and feel if the drywall bends a lot. This may indicate a leak. Consult a local plumber to find out the best way to fix this. Some showers may have to be completely re – dry walled.
4. Smaller Toilet Tank
Your toilet might be wasting you a lot of water! Check and see if your toilet is the most efficient that it can be. Getting a smaller tank can use less water.
5. Replace Vanity
Is your vanity out dated? Try replacing the vanity for something a little more modern. Dark colours on light walls are really coming out. Manufactures have also come out with so many different sink and tap shapes and designs!
6. Add Towel Warmers
The technology they have now days, there are so many new ways to keep your home luxurious. Towel warmers are just another way to turn your bathroom more into your own personal spa.
7. Add Heated Flooring
Plumbing brings your floors to a whole new temperature! Hate stepping into your bathroom in bare feet? Love it every day from now on! A little tip – you can actually add radiant floor heating throughout your whole home.
Now remember, if you are looking to renovate in order to increase the value of your home, be sure you will get your money back in the resale. Talk to a local Real Estate Agent in your area and ask them what people are looking for in homes today.