Design Tips: 10 Top Designer Tips to Increase Home Value

Goodale Miller Team

05/9/18

Even luxury real estate will benefit from a bit of extra care to make it even more desirable and increase its value. After all, any home can fall into neglect. If you’re looking for ways to increase your home’s value and would love insight from expert designers, then keep reading!
 

Invest in Your Kitchen

Do you know that even minor kitchen upgrades can increase home value? Updating your kitchen hardware and lighting will usually just cost a few hundred dollars but the additional value you’ll get will most often fall into the thousands.
 

Get Help from a Professional Organizer

A clutter-free home instantly looks more sophisticated and luxe compared to one that isn’t as well-managed. A professional organizer can double storage space while increasing the size or area of a room. It’s not magic, but certainly looks like it!
 

Choose Energy Efficient Options

Owning a home can get very expensive. There are a few maintenance and repair costs that you have to think of plus really high energy bills around summer and winter. By choosing energy-saving home upgrades that provide real value, buyers will be more inclined to pay more.
 

Equip Your Master Bedroom with Custom Closets

Walk-in closets don’t really add that much value to a piece of luxury real estate unless they’re functional and well-suited for the needs of potential buyers. Although prices for a custom walk-in closet can range in the thousands, their beauty and function are well worth the investment.
 

You Can’t Go Wrong With More Storage

Additional storage and space saving solutions are always welcome to any home. If you’re not sure where to place additional storage, the space under the stairs is one of the best places to start.
 

Decorate and Furnish Wisely

Choose décor and furniture that fits the scale of the room. By doing so, you will be able to effectively increase the home’s square footage without having to do a major renovation to expand a room’s area. Buyers love seeing potential when they’re shopping for a new home so take advantage of that.
 

Curb Appeal is Key

First impressions last, and this rings true for when you’re trying to sell your home. The last thing you want is for potential buyers to see peeling paint, cracked walls, overgrown lawn, and broken windows. Fix all this and make your home look sparkling new. Here are more tips to improve your home’s curb appeal!
 

Stay True to the Home’s Roots

Adding too many renovations and tweaks can make a house look like it’s gone through several bad owners. When renovating or upgrading your home, try to stay true to the home’s style despite changing trends. A classic always wins.
 

Repaint! It Never Fails!

A new coat of paint can turn an old home into a thing of beauty, bringing out its former glory. Take a look here to find out the best paint colours for staging your home.
 

Go for Bathroom Updates

Do you know that bathroom upgrades provide the second highest return on investment compared to kitchen updates? They’re a major factor that can increase home value because old bathroom fixtures date a home more than damage to other parts of the house.
 
Thinking of selling your Oakville home? Or perhaps looking for a real estate agent to help you scout the best available luxury homes in Oakville? We can assist you with both! Talk to us soon!
 

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