{"id":15447,"date":"2021-03-02T16:46:45","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T15:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schiedel.com\/uk\/?p=15447"},"modified":"2021-03-24T17:06:23","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T16:06:23","slug":"4-home-improvement-projects-to-add-value-to-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schiedel.com\/uk\/4-home-improvement-projects-to-add-value-to-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"4 home improvement projects to add value to your home"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you\u2019re planning on selling your home in the near future then you might be thinking of ways in which you can increase the value. But it\u2019s important to choose the right improvements and updates that will actually pay off when you sell. And even if you\u2019re not planning on selling any time soon, you still need to be careful that your renovations aren\u2019t going to reduce how much your home is worth.<\/p>\n
In this article, we\u2019ve covered four home improvement projects that add value to your home.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1616601979492{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n
A real, working fireplace can make a home feel a lot cosier, especially if you\u2019re living somewhere colder. While it\u2019s not often included on lists of essentials when people are house hunting, many people will consider it a bonus that makes a house more valuable.<\/p>\n
If your living room has a boarded over fireplace or even a fake fire, then getting it converted into a proper log burning stove can be a great idea. And they can be more energy efficient than you might realise, heating larger rooms more effectively than a standard radiator in some cases, which is another bonus for buyers. You can even add a wood-burning store to a new build house<\/a> to boost its value.<\/p>\n Our brilliant video below shows how easy it is to install a Schiedel Sirius stove system into a house.[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-u0qPhsOvYw” autoplay=”true” loop=”true”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1616601591612{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n A real, working fireplace can make a home feel a lot cosier, especially if you\u2019re living somewhere colder. While it\u2019s not often included on lists of essentials when people are house hunting, many people will consider it a bonus that makes a house more valuable.<\/p>\n If your living room has a boarded over fireplace or even a fake fire, then getting it converted into a proper log burning stove can be a great idea. And they can be more energy efficient than you might realise, heating larger rooms more effectively than a standard radiator in some cases, which is another bonus for buyers. You can even add a wood-burning store to a new build house<\/a> to boost its value.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1616601569984{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n A modern kitchen can seriously boost the value of your home. For most buyers, it\u2019s one of the most important parts of a house, and an outdated kitchen with old appliances can put them off.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a good idea to kit out your kitchen with new worktops, plenty of cupboards and storage, and energy-efficient whitegoods.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got space to extend your kitchen then this could add even more value to your home. You either knock down a wall to make an open plan kitchen dining area or if you\u2019ve got a side-return that you\u2019re not making full use of considering using it to make your kitchen bigger.<\/p>\n Image from Pexels<\/p><\/div>\n However, it\u2019s important to not go overboard with your kitchen revamp \u2014 keep the amount that you spend relative to the overall value of your home. And make sure that the design is in keeping with the rest of the house and the area you\u2019re living in.<\/p>\n You can find a wide range of kitchen styles from places like DIY Kitchens<\/a>, which makes it easier to update your kitchen in a way that matches your home.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1616601421263{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n If you\u2019re looking for some smaller home improvement projects to add value to your home then tidying up your interiors can make a huge difference.<\/p>\n You can box over untidy things such as boilers, gas metres and electric metres to make your home seem neater. A fresh coat of paint everywhere can also make it seem cleaner and brighter. And if you\u2019ve got any bold coloured walls it could be worth painting them with something more neutral.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also a good idea to update your storage solutions and use furniture to help the place look less cluttered. Places like Furniturebox<\/a> offer affordable storage furniture that will allow you to keep the place tidy and boost the value of your home. Homebuyers are often put off if there\u2019s too much stuff lying around and it doesn\u2019t seem like there\u2019s many cupboards or areas to add storage in.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1616601432118{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n Converting your loft into a usable space is a cost-effective way to increase the square footage of your home. And if you can turn it into an extra bedroom that could increase the value of your home by 10% to 15%.<\/p>\n It\u2019s important to note that you\u2019ll lose some space on the lower floor if you\u2019re adding in a staircase for access to the loft, and you won\u2019t have as much storage space in the loft once it\u2019s converted, which can be an issue for some buyers.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
Add a fireplace<\/h4>\n
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Update the kitchen<\/h4>\n
Tidy up your interiors<\/h4>\n
Loft conversion<\/h4>\n