5 Ways to Increase Your Home’s Value On the Cheap
If you’re thinking about how you can improve your home to enhance its appeal to home buyers one day, chances are you’re thinking of a full renovation. But before you start knocking down any walls, take a look around and consider how you can improve your space with as little mess as possible. You’d be surprised how much you can accomplish with a few minor improvements. Whether you’re sourcing some help or taking a DIY approach, here are five ways you can increase your home’s value through interior design.
1. Pull Out Your Paint Brush
One of the simplest, most cost-effective ways to improve a home is with paint. A fresh coat of paint creates a clean and updated look that’s sure to impress potential buyers and increase the value of your home. Neutral colors like beige, gray, and white tend to be the most sought after because of their versatility, which also helps buyers better visualize their own look and feel for the home.
2. Update Finishings
For many, the kitchen is the heart of the home so if you’re planning to spend any money on improvements, this is definitely the place to start. The good news is, you don’t need a hefty budget to see this through. Simple upgrades like swapping cabinet hardware or changing light fixtures are just a few ways to elevate the space. This refreshing kitchen remodel by Driven by Decor is the perfect example of how to take an outdated kitchen and liven it up with a few modern tweaks and changes.
3. Redecorate Your Home Into a Place You Love Being in
There’s a reason staging companies make big money–while people are coming to look at the house, not your furniture or decor, making the space look stylish and beautiful is a psychological way to pique a buyer’s interest, even if they don’t get things in the home. Plus, you get the added benefit of being in a home you love in the meantime…which is all the more reason to do it. After all, don’t you deserve to enjoy your home as much if not more than its new owner?
4. Make Your Space Look Bigger
Regardless of your home’s square footage, there’s an abundance of ways to make your home look and feel bigger than it actually is. If your home is on the smaller side, it all comes down to choosing the right accessories and furniture. To achieve this, consider replacing heavy drapery with more sheer and lightweight materials, add in floor mirrors to expand the space and/or declutter any unnecessary items that don’t serve a purpose. When positioning your furniture, be sure to avoid blocking areas that provide natural sunlight and keep walkways as open as possible. Decluttering in general can also make a space look bigger and therefore increase the value.
5. Reinvent Unused Spaces
This is your chance to think outside the box and offer alternative functions for the spaces in your home. If you have an extra bedroom, consider transforming this space into a home office so that potential buyers can have an idea of what the room is capable of. If you have a vacant room in your basement, why not turn it into a game room for entertainment or a private home gym and/or yoga space. Offering unique features like these will encourage buyers to see the versatility of the home and increase its perceived value.
We hope this inspired you to give your home and pick-me-up! While it is great to increase the value of your home, I always say, why not enjoy it for yourself first? If it’ll make your home more desirable, chances are it’ll make you enjoy being home too. You’re worth it.
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