Our homes are typically the place where we feel most comfortable and safe, and whether you’re planning on selling your home or not, you want your house to look its best. By making a few cosmetic renovations you can make the space more enjoyable to be in, while also increasing its property value. A cosmetic renovation is any renovation that improves the appearance of the building without changing its size or improving its structural integrity. Get the most out of your mortgage payments and improve your real estate‘s value with these five cosmetic home renovation ideas.
Reinvent your kitchen space
The kitchen is the heart and soul of a house, so if yours feels a little dated, give it a new lease on life. This doesn’t mean doing a full tear down and rebuild (although it could if your kitchen is in rough shape), but a facelift for your kitchen could be as simple as paintings cabinets, replacing old appliances and switching out older fittings for more modern ones. Kitchens are often a big selling feature, so this is a great place to start if you’re looking to sell your home.
Add new fixtures and fittings
As mentioned above, fittings are a simple way of updating a space. Consider replacing your tap fittings in your kitchen and bathroom, as well as the cabinets in both rooms. Change out old light shades and coverings for more contemporary options. Ambient lighting can transform a space and add a sense of warmth to it.
Freshen up your flooring
If your home is still rocking old carpeting or linoleum, then it’stime for a change. Rip it up and install a modern floating floor or vinyl planks. This is a reasonably priced DIY project that can instantly transform a home to give it an overall fresh and stylish look.
Increase your curb appeal
Whether you’re listing your house for sale or not, you want your home to look inviting and well-manicured. There are several things you can do to boost the curb appeal of your home:• Spend a day in your yard trimming shrubs and trees, edging gardens and planting new flowers• Hire professional landscapers to plan, design and construct a new layout for your yard• Install a new front door or paint your old one to make you home look more appealing • Add exterior lighting around your walkways and gardens • Paint the exterior of your home, especially if the old paint is discoloured or flaking off• Power wash walkways, the exterior of your home and your driveway• Place some potted plants by your front door
A fresh coat of paint
Nothing can help liven up a space like a fresh coat of paint!Painting is something that can be done relatively quickly and affordably, and the results can be transformative. If you’re planning on selling your home anytime soon, you may want to select a neutral colour that won’t deter any potential buyers. If you’re not going anywhere for a while then pick some fun colours you like, but that also compliment the rest of the home and your furnishings.
These simple cosmetic home renovation ideas are easy and affordable and will go a long way towards improving your home and making it more appealing to potential buyers!
