Seven Reasons to Remodel - Page 2
Get Ready for Move In:
An optimum time for updates is just after the purchase of a home. Vacant houses are much easier to work with. This is the time to attack that popcorn ceiling, remove old wallpaper, re-finish wood floors, paint, and re-carpet. It is safer and faster to work in an empty space.
Build Bigger Closets:
In small homes the most common addition is a new master bedroom and bath. Modern baths are bigger and brighter than they used to be. Although the trend is toward smaller baths, we have just moved from humongous to simply big. Closet needs today will not go back to the 1950’s. Often the limited closet space in older homes is simply unacceptable to today’s buyers.
Bring Kids In:
A popular motivation for remodeling is the need for more living space for expanded families. Couples have more children, or children get older and want more space. We see game or media rooms added for teenagers, as well as outdoor spaces, such as covered patios or pools.
Move Kids Out:
It is not uncommon to see homes re-done after the kids move out. Couples want to clean out and simplify their lives.
Improve Kitchen Appeal:
By far, the kitchen is the room most often updated. This is the heart of the home and gets the most intense use. When it looks dated or worn, it establishes the condition of the house. This is the area that has the best return on investment. New appliances, countertops, lighting, floors, paint, and updated cabinets are visual improvements, and can transform the look of the home. These changes are enjoyable to live with, as well as being upgrades that add market value. So, kitchen updates are a win on several different levels.
Expand to the Outdoors:
A better connection with the outdoors will add to the emotional appeal of your home. People love front porches, screened rooms, covered patios, and courtyards. Improving tired old landscaping can make a huge difference. One of the most common remodeling mistakes is not realizing that old, woody shrubs come across as stodgy and set a dated tone before people even come inside.
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