According to Harvard Universitys Joint Center for Housing Studies, they predict a steady and significant rise in remodeling projects projected to reach 401 Billion of annual spending by the third quarter of 2022. Homeowners today are remodeling for many reasons:
- Home Office - making improvements to make the office appear workable for zoom calls, suppressing noise, and increasing functionality. Many people are now permanently working from home so a nice home office is a must.
- Loved Ones - since the pandemic, many families have decided to live closer so they can be better cared for. This means additional rooms may need to be added.
- Kitchen/Baths - with more time being spent at home for the past 2 years, many have decided that these rooms need to be updated and made more useful.
Here are some areas to consider when renovating your home:
- Refresh the Staircase - maybe it needs paint or new flooring from wear and tear. New wrought-iron spindles instead of wood are a nice touch and makes for a more dramatic entryway.
- Modernize the Bathrooms - easy fixes like fresh paint, cabinet hardware and countertops can make a huge splash without major construction involved. Upgrading a shower with modern tile and frameless glass can make a huge difference. New fixtures in the shower can also give it a fresh appearance.
- Install New Flooring - nothing says dated like old, worn carpet. There are many new options that can update the floors that are also long-lasting. Check out tile, wood-looking tile, LVT, and unique plank patterns in different sizes and colors. These floors are water resistant and can take a lot of abuse from kids and pets.
- Define Outdoor Spaces - also since the Covid-19 pandemic, many people are staying at home and enjoying the outdoors. Increasing the size of the back patio and having it covered can create a nice retreat that can be used year-round. It can also turn into an extra space for entertaining and cooking with an outdoor kitchen.
- Update Landscaping - original landscaping from when the home was built (six bushes, two saigo palms, and a couple of trees) can date the house. Removing some of these and replanting with fresh plants can increase your curb appeal. Always a good idea to bring in some color with multi-layer flower beds to bring new vitality to your home.
If you need more home improvement ideas, please contact us! We are experts at staging homes to get top dollar when you are ready to sell. We are REDDY to help!
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