Add Value by Redecorating Your Bathroom
Renovation Projects for the Bath that Increase Home Values
Aug 25, 2009
Unless you’re a professional house flipper, you typically don’t reap a lot of rewards for the renovations you do in your home. Redecorating and renovating should be thought of as a way for you to make the most of your home and get enjoyment out of it, but there are two rooms in the house which can be renovated and actually boost the value of your home, your kitchen and bathroom.
Simply changing the linens in your bathroom or adding a new shower curtain obviously won’t boost your home’s value, but if you have some serious money to put into your bathroom renovation then, with wise updates, you can recoup almost all of that money in increased home values.
Water with Technology
One common complaint for people is that if they’re in the shower and someone else in the house flushes a toilet or uses water somewhere else they’re suddenly scalded or frozen. You can actually eliminate that problem now with modern technology that includes digital temperature controls and single valve systems.
Spa-Type Bath
A great luxury is a bath or shower that is equipped with spa-type facilities with multiple nozzles, adjustable body sprays, and steam baths. It’s expensive but every shower will feel like a mini vacation and you’ll boost the value of your home.
Bring on the Heat
No one wants to be chilled when they get up in the morning or after their bath so warm up the bathroom with heated floors, warming toilet seats, and heated towel bars.
Go Remote
For real high end appeal, get remote controls that let you digitally turn on a shower, bathtub, heating elements and lights. This way you can set your bath before you even get home. The only thing bathroom remotes can’t do for you is light the candles.
Expand
If you’ve got space that you can commandeer then do it. Expand that bathroom until it’s a full-fledged room of its own and not just a glorified closet. People love to retreat to their bathrooms to relax, so create enough space to make real relaxation possible.
Modern Jacuzzi
Today’s modern baths tend to keep the shower and the bath separate. This gives you ample opportunity to give the tub a wow factor of its own. Today’s Jacuzzis don’t just have whirlpool jets they include extended nozzles and light and sound therapy. And the best part, they have air holes which work like a hand drier to clean and dry the jets and tub to prevent mold and mildew accumulation.
Go Green
Ecologically sound bathroom redecorating is also a big resale feature and can mean a lot to the current occupants as well. Look for low flow faucets and shower heads and toilets that are more water efficient. This will not only bode well for the future resale value of your home but will start saving you money from the first flush.
Obviously all of your bathroom renovations will not be recouped when or if you decide to sell your home but you stand a better chance of getting that investment back when you do a bathroom remodel. Always decorate in a way that pleases you and suits your lifestyle, but if you’re looking to increase your home value then you should think about features that would appeal to others as well.
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