In the modern housing market, it's fair to say that even if you are completely happy and content in your home and harbour no ambitions of moving onwards and upwards on the property ladder anytime soon, you should still always be aware of the things that might be able to boost your property's value. In general, improvements to your home can be considered a long term investment.
When it comes to rooms in the home that can have the most positive impact on an overall valuation, kitchens and bathrooms are absolutely top of the list. Tools such as this by PPA can be of a great helps in terms of pointing you in the right direction in relation to everything home value related, but if you have firmly decided that the bathroom is the place you want to start, then here are some ideas for renovation projects that are always going to add value to your property.
● Extend
One of the best but most time-consuming ways to add value to your house via your bathroom is to extend it to create a much bigger and more luxurious space. So long as the plumbing allows, as far as added value is concerned it is the bigger the better. There is a reason why all of the most luxurious and expensive hotel rooms boast large en-suite bathrooms as one of their leading features, and that is simply because people in general regard a large bathroom as something to aspire to and something to dream about in their own homes. Property surveys have gone as far as proving that out of two near identical homes, whichever has the bigger and more contemporary bathroom is always going to be valued more highly.
● Second Sink
Second sinks are something that are becoming much more sought after in both family and couple homes. They are seen as a luxury feature but they also carry lots of practical benefits, allowing for time-saving and bathroom sharing in the morning when there are a handful of people trying to brush their teeth and get ready in front of a mirror at the same time. A second sink can save lots of arguments between siblings and parents, as well as providing an opportunity for a his and hers style bathroom arrangement.
● Storage
Storage is often something that gets overlooked when it comes to bathrooms, with most homes having to settle for an under sink cupboard and a maximum of a couple of cabinets behind a mirror. Put more focus on bringing more storage in to your own bathroom; there are plenty of ways to do it that still manage to maintain the clean, minimalist vibe that most people like to achieve with their bathroom decor. You might want to consider a wider sink area that allows for more storage space underneath, along with a larger mirror cabinet unit. Contemporary shelving units can be a nice touch if you don't have room for cabinets.
● Shower Upgrade
There is really no excuse not to have a great power shower unit in your bathroom these days. There are some fantastic models that are relatively inexpensive and upgrading the shower containment area with new glass sliding doors can make a huge difference compared to an old tub with a curtain. Fighting against the problem of bathroom limescale with a completely new shower unit can add a lot of instant value to the property price, as a fresh unit and design equates to less work any new potential owners would have to do once moved in.
● New Paint
Something you can do for very little cost that can have a massive impact on overall home value is simply give your bathroom a new colour scheme and coat of specialised paint. When it comes to choosing a colour, you might think that
nautical themed blues are the most sought after, but experts have stated that applying neutral tones to your bathroom decor is the best way to add maximum value. Too much injected quirk or personality into a communal room is something that home valuers don't particularly appreciate, so keeping things as neutral and inoffensive as possible is the key to ensuring the best market values possible.
