Value-based home improvements may not be as trendy as something like a sweeping renovation across the home. However, most cost much less and add the functionality your home needs. These can be a welcome alternative when money is tight, but there are some higher cost options for added home value. From room refreshing to smart technology, here are some ideas.
Improving Energy Efficiency
With prices higher than the moon, and rising, an investment in energy efficiency will save you some money immediately by lowering monthly bills, and in the long-term, with future-proofing. Most people think of sticking solar panels on the roof, which can be a massive help. But even contacting your local boiler servicing company, like TM Hughes & Son, will help you save a bundle when things just run smoothly, especially when heating and cooling the home.
Refreshing the Kitchen and Bathroom
The kitchen and bathroom are the most used spaces in the modern home, and because of this, they are also the most prone to wear and tear, as you probably already know. Of course, they are also among the most expensive renovations you can make because they are so complex. However, if there are no major works that need to be carried out, such as plumbing and wiring, a refresh can be just what you need, including handle replacements, retiling and a coat of paint.
Functional Value-Based Home Improvements
One of the most expensive but useful home improvements is adding more functional space. Something like a loft conversion in the UK can cost between £50,000 and £90,000, but the usefulness and added home value of up to 20% offsets this initial investment. Of course, there are also cheaper ways to increase space in your home that don’t require huge loans. For example, you can add a conservatory, or even consider converting the garage you never use!
Embracing Smart Technology
Smart technology is a massive advantage in a modern and busy home. With home hubs like Alexa, family life becomes much easier to manage. Always forgetting appointments? Your smart assistant can remind you of everything. And what about your exercise routine? They can help with that, too. However, some of the most useful upgrades include remote lighting control, power strip controls, and even a smart security system you can access from anywhere.
Touch-Ups and Refinishing
Getting around to any of the above can cost both money and time, either of which can be somewhat limited when it comes to modern family life. However, you deserve a nice place in which to live, love and relax. So what can you do? It can be surprising how a quick touch-up can make a massive difference. A deep clean and a coat of complementary colours, with a few plants and new lighting, can transform a space into something unrecognisable from before.
Summary
Improving energy efficiency is one of the best value-based home improvements you can make when renovation isn’t an option. Adding more functional space with something like a loft conversion is pretty handy, but even a touch-up with a coat of paint can elevate a space.
