Increasing Home Value Without Selling

Upgrades are great for quality of life when living within a home, but it’s also a great strategy for increasing the value of a home, whether selling is in the cards at the moment or not.

Here is a look at three of the best home renovation ideas to increase the value of a home.

Upgrade The Basement

An easy way to upgrade a home is to finish your basement, if it is not already done.  Turn your basement into an apartment all on its own or you can even turn it into a gaming room or a home theater. Whatever you choose to do with this space in your home, having it finished is always a great way to improve the value of your home.

Remodeling The Kitchen

Remodeling the kitchen is a great way to enhance the value of your home. The kitchen is the heart of the home and it is one of those rooms that is highly used. 

Making sure that the kitchen is in the best condition possible will go a long way in bringing up the value of your home. When it comes to remodeling the kitchen it can go from simple to intensive renovations in a heartbeat. For simple renovations of your kitchen, consider painting the cupboards in a different color or changing the handles on your kitchen cabinets. Swapping out the floor or countertops or adding a backsplash to the sink are other relatively easy way to upgrade the entire space.

For more full-on renovations, consider changing the appliances along with the rest of the decor.

Remodel The Bathroom

Remodeling the bathroom is a great way to improve the value of a home. This is especially effective if it is the ensuite, the bathroom connected to the master bedroom in the home. Additionally if selling, assuring that the master bedroom is well furnished with designer bedside tables, lamps and chairs will make a world of difference.

It can take a few simple renovations for the bathroom to get an upgrade. Install new fixtures, paint them or even just regrouting the bathroom tiles. Add lights to strategic places as well. 

Try installing a new bathtub or improving your shower as well, to make the bathroom look brand new. If it's possible you can bring more light into the bathroom by adding new windows too.

Start The Upgrade

Taking the time to upgrade some of the features in your home is a great way to ensure that you increase its value. This is especially critical if you plan to resell your home in the future.