You spend a lot of time in your home, whether you’re sipping on some morning coffee, hanging out in the backyard, or just lounging around on a day off. It makes sense to create a cozy, comfortable space you can enjoy. But most people only consider upgrading their home when they want to sell it. While boosting the resale value of your home is important, you also deserve to truly enjoy your living space.
Here are some projects that can accomplish both.
1. A Bathroom Remodel
Remodeling your bathroom into a personal sanctuary is one of the best choices you can make. The way your bathroom makes you feel sets the tone for your day. If you’re constantly getting ready in a run-down, ugly, outdated bathroom, you’re not going to leave the house feeling great. But when your bathroom feels like a luxurious spa, you’ll feel amazing, even if you’re late for work.
Consider upgrading your bathroom with new fixtures, a large walk-in shower, a deep soaking tub, better storage, and heated floors. Toss in a hard-wired, heated towel bar for even more luxury. When you do, you’ll want to spend more time in the bathroom, and you’ll look forward to unwinding at the end of the day.
2. A Kitchen Upgrade
Your kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home, and you should thoroughly enjoy it. When your kitchen is ugly or lacks counter space and flow, cooking becomes a chore. A simple upgrade can change that. According to reports, out of all possible jobs, kitchen remodels make homeowners the happiest.
Rearranging appliances or removing a wall to open sightlines can make cooking and socializing much easier. You won’t feel so cramped or disconnected from the action.
If your layout is already good, sometimes all it takes to refresh a kitchen is a set of new countertops, a nice backsplash, and better lighting. In fact, good lighting alone can make a kitchen feel more functional.
If you have the budget, you can go all out with smart outlets, pull-out pantry shelves, a double oven, and an under-the-counter refreshment fridge. These changes may seem small, but they eliminate frustration at the root.
3. Make Your Bedroom Feel Like a Retreat
If you don’t look forward to returning to your bed at the end of the night, your bedroom could use a makeover. The good news is it’s not hard to transform a bedroom into a private retreat.
Start by choosing a theme for your bedroom and get new furniture, décor, and bedding in that style. An upgraded mattress will help you sleep better, and new lighting can completely change the mood. For some people, that’s all it takes. But if that’s not enough, consider adding larger windows to let in more natural light. When sunlight comes through your windows in the morning, it can help you start the day better.
If you have a bathroom in your bedroom, change out the décor to match your new style and complete the experience. If you can do a complete master bedroom and bathroom remodel, go for it – you won’t regret it.
4. Create an Indoor-Outdoor Living Space
Many modern homes today have a seamless transition zone between inside and out where a sliding or folding glass door connects an outdoor patio and an indoor living room. This fluidity will make you more likely to actually use your outdoor space regularly instead of waiting for a “nice day.”
On the outdoor side, you can add shaded structures like a gazebo, heated flooring, ambient lighting, a fire pit, and even an outdoor kitchen. Incorporating plants, natural stone, wood accents, and water features will make your space feel peaceful and grounded.
Remodel for Yourself, Not the Next Owner
Don’t just remodel for the imaginary buyer who might show up someday. Remodel for yourself – the person who actually lives in your home right now. Every upgrade will make you happier now, and will be a benefit in the future if you decide to sell. But do it for yourself first. You deserve to cook in a kitchen that inspires you and wake up in a bedroom that feels peaceful. You can’t predict what buyers will want years from now, but you can design a home that makes your life better right now.
So don’t put off remodeling just to meet someone else’s future checklist. Enjoy the upgrades you’ve been dreaming about. Do it for yourself, live better now, and the value of your home will naturally follow.
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