Unless you’re a celebrity who can remodel his or her home to the tune of a million bucks on a whim, you’re probably like everyone else who feels every dollar that goes to a home improvement project. But as with everything, there are ways to make your home feel a million dollars special without taking out an expensive home loan.
The key is in the details you add to your home, be it the den, bathroom, bedroom, or even the curb. These additions can boost the beauty and value of your home. So who’s up for cost-effective yet fabulous home improvement ideas?
Home Is Where Your Nest Egg Is
Property site Zillow forecasts the value of homes in the US to rise by 6.3% by the end of the year. All things held equal, this projection bodes well if you plan to sell your home for a profit in the near term. The sales proceeds can go to a new home, retirement fund, or savings for the future.
Regardless of your plans, making your home a better place is something you can do at the moment within a workable budget. A good rule of thumb in controlling renovation costs is to spend not more than 5 percent of your home’s total value.
New Bathroom Works
It’s a known industry fact that the number of bathrooms in a house plays a considerable part in a homebuyer’s decision. That explains why homeowners are not afraid to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on an additional bathroom or remodel an existing one if it means fetching a higher price for their home.
You can still add a new bathroom given your budget; one viable alternative is to install an upflush toilet. This bathroom will cost less because there’s no need to rework the pipes, a project that is expensive in itself. The other expenses you need to be on top of are the fixtures, cabinets, counters, and labor costs.
Paintings on the Walls
Empty walls do nothing for your home, even when you are going for a clean, clutter-free aesthetic. You can enliven your walls by strategically hanging prints or works of art. They add personality to your home, marking the space as indeed yours.
You can choose which artworks will go to the living room, the bedroom, bathroom, etc. These paintings don’t have to be expensive. Scour flea markets, garage sales, or thrift shops for good finds.
Let There Be (Good) Lighting
Lighting is probably one of the most underrated, if not overlooked, aspects of any home. Ideally, the lighting design should be part of any remodeling project. If repainting or adding windows or doorways is out of the question, try ways to let more natural light filter into your rooms or at least brighten them.
For one, you can buy a mirror or two to reflect light and add depth and space to the room. Another trick is to install hidden lights that provide illumination without the distraction provided by conventional yet sometimes clunky light bulbs.
Improve Your Curb Appeal
Like the bathroom, the curb is one of the focal points of your home. How you present your curb pretty much creates the first and often lasting impression on your home.
Replace old doorknobs and other worn fixtures leading to your front door. It may be high time to buy a new mailbox if it doesn’t match the overall look of your home. More importantly, invest in good landscaping that is easy on the eyes and maintenance costs.
Lastly, Keep Your Home Clean
Clutter is your worst enemy as it eats into your home’s space (who knows what could be rotting underneath those piles of junk) and affects your mental and physical health. The only way to get your home in its beautiful and organized state is to clean up the mess.
This essential home undertaking won’t cost you more than your time and energy.
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