If you thought you had found your dream home but have discovered some downfalls, there's no need to despair. Every home is a work in progress, and with a little bit of creativity, you can enhance its value and bring your vision to life. Creating a great home doesn't take a complete overhaul, just some clever little tweaks.
If you want to make the most of your property now and increase its value at sale time, property experts recommend spending a maximum of 10% of the value of your home on renovations. Smart home improvements for first-time home buyers thus need to be affordable and long-lasting to maximise the return on investment. To inspire you ahead of your renovation, here are five easy and inexpensive ways for first-time home buyers to add value to their homes.
Nothing says terrific like an outdoor entertainment area. If you have room to move in your backyard, consider creating an excellent outdoor space. A verandah can enhance your outdoor area by bringing the best parts of nature right to your back door. With a porch on the back of your house and a timber floor at your feet, you can create a sophisticated entertainment area to sit back and relax or host an awesome party.
Home-grown tip #1: If verandahs aren't your style, why not try a patio or a pergola? Enjoy the same benefits of outdoor entertainment with a design to suit your needs.
Nothing makes a home look worse than constant clutter does, and that's why innovative storage solutions are essential to any suitable property. Inside your home, consider cupboards and drawers that make the most of vertical and horizontal space, and consider things like wall hangings to keep your benches clean. Outside the house, garages and sheds are a great storage option. You can control everything from the family car to your bicycles and tools tucked away. Great steel sheds and garages are stable and made to last, meaning you don't need to worry about security or damage.
If you want your new home to look good and feel great, a beautiful garden is the way to go. Make a great first impression by planting various colourful plants and flowers around your front yard. Complete the look with classic concrete paths that add shape and character to your yard. You can even consider coloured concrete to match your flower selection.
Home-grown tip #2: While laying your garden paths, why not re-concrete your driveway too? Great first impressions count; everyone will see your driveway on auction day or during an open house!
Speaking of bringing style and shape to your garden, fencing is an easy way to increase the value of your property. A great fence won't just look fantastic but also provide security, privacy, and safety features. If your new home has a swimming pool, you might need a safety fence, or maybe a classic picket fence is the best option for your home.
Home-grown tip #3: Ask your home improvement expert about enhancing your fence with an automatic gate.
Window furnishings are an excellent way to control your home's light, heat, and atmosphere, no matter the time of day. Consider an innovative window solution with custom-built roller shutters. Shutters can provide complete privacy, security, and protection to your home, and they're more durable than traditional options like curtains and drapes. Shutters combine modern design with usability to get the most out of any home.
So there you have it: 5 easy ways to add value to your house and make it a home. Do you have any easy and affordable home improvement tips? Please share them in the comments below.
If you'd like any of these ideas and more renovation innovations for your home, contact the team at Aldinga Home Improvements. Our home improvement services are affordable and long-lasting, helping you enjoy a higher return on your investment. In Adelaide, we can handle all your home improvement needs, from design to installation.
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