Kitchen & Bath Remodels

The two areas of the home that have the most potential to increase the value of your home are the kitchen and bath areas. Since the kitchen is one of the most popular areas of the home, it makes sense to renovate it for maximum efficiency. Adding in updated cabinets, granite or quartz counters, an oversized island and stainless steel appliances can increase the value of your home by a significant amount. In fact, according to the experts, homeowners who choose to upgrade their kitchen can expect to see a return on their investment of about 60-120%.

The bathroom is another area that can help you make the most out of your home’s value. If you only have one full bathroom, consider renovating it to include a glass shower enclosure with a free-standing tub. You may also choose to add another bathroom to the home or update a half bath to a full bath. All of these scenarios can add some major value to your home, and homeowners who choose to do this can expect an 80-130% return on their investment. Updated fixtures and vanities will add that element of the style to the home, while helping to increase the value as well.

Energy Efficient Appliances

Save money on your energy bills, while you add value to your home with energy efficient appliances. Appliances that can be upgraded to energy efficient models include:

• Washers & dryers

• Refrigerators

• Dishwashers

• Freezers

• Humidifiers

The more, the better. Not only will you be helping the environment, you’ll be increasing your home’s value, while saving money on your energy bills.

Outdoor Living Areas

A main part of any Southwest Florida home is the outdoor living area. Maximize this space in your home by adding in some sought-after elements, such as an outdoor kitchen, pool and seating areas, and don’t forget about your landscaping. Landscaping adds both beauty and value to a home if done right. Be sure to choose plant life that can thrive in our Southwest Florida climate, and coupled with your stunning outdoor living area, you’ll be on your way to increasing the value of your home in no time.

As you can see, increasing the value of your home doesn’t need to be extreme. Even making a few slight tweaks with paint color and light fixtures helps. Take note of these remodeling projects if you’re in the market to increase your home’s value and watch your prized possession increase in value year after year.

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 Bathrooms & Renovation

Bathrooms prove to be one of the most popular renovation projects in the home. Popular upgrades to the bathroom include:

• Tilework
• Toilets
• Bathtubs & showers
• Lighting
• Floorplan

In the age of the open floorplan, many homeowners are carrying this look into their bathrooms as well, opening up the space, thus considering taking out their bulky bathtubs. In smaller homes with less bathrooms, maximizing the space is key, which makes showers a more attractive option. Another aspect to consider is how often you actually use the bathtub. Nowadays, a quick shower trumps a long bath, so the need for bathtubs seems to be decreasing. Although that doesn’t mean that the desire for them has decreased as well.

Bathrooms & Home Value

What you need to consider before making a decision to remove your bathtub is what your long-term plans are for your home. Do you plan on living there for many years? Or is this just a temporary stepping stone to somewhere else? If you’re planning on staying for a while and the need for a bathtub doesn’t suit you, removing it to create a bigger space may work for you. If you’re planning on leaving within a couple of years, consider how removing your bathtub will affect the resale value of your home…because it will.

It all comes down to how many bathrooms are in the home. If there’s only one, removing the bathtub will take your home from a full bath to a three-quarter bath, decreasing the home’s value. This is also less desirable for potential buyers. But as long as there is at least one bathtub in the home, preferably in the master bathroom, your home’s value shouldn’t be impacted as much.

Bathrooms & Homebuyers

Even though it seems as though bathtubs are becoming obsolete, homebuyers are still on the market for homes with bathtubs, preferably a full bath in the master. This gives the option to utilize it when necessary. Keep in mind before you pull the plug on your bathtub, that there are other options besides stripping it down to just a shower stall. Bathtubs are becoming less jacuzzi and more simple and modern, thus blending into the space better. It all will depend on how you plan to utilize the space and what you want out of your home. Be sure to weigh your options before making your decision and choose what works for you now and for the future.

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