How To Add Value To Your Home Through Design

When it comes to adding value to your home, good design just might be the secret ingredient that can turn a standard property into something really special that people want to buy and are willing to pay decent money for. Now, that might sound like the last thing you want to hear when you’re just about to put your home on the market, but the best part about this idea is that you don’t need a massive budget to do it well – you can spend as much or as little as you feel makes sense (you’ll need to keep the value of your home in mind, though, as you don’t want to spend so much that you end up losing money in the sale). With that in mind, here are some ideas about how to add value to your home through design – read on to find out more. 

Change Your Staircase

The staircase may well be the first thing people see when they come into your home, but it might also be the last thing you think about because you see it – and use it – so often. That’s why it’s a good idea to take an objective look at the stairs in your home and think about whether there might be something you can do that would make them look better and perhaps boost the value of your home at the same time. 

There are loads of options, but one that can work really well is opting for a stair balustrade. That’s a simple but very elegant way to add a touch of sophistication to your home’s interior design, and it’s practical, too, because it makes the stairs easier and safer to use. 

Focus On The Kitchen And Bathroom

If there’s one design rule to remember, it’s that kitchens and bathrooms are what sell homes. Yes, everything else is going to play a part, but a well-thought-out kitchen with modern fittings or a bathroom that feels a bit more like a spa than your standard home design can make your property pretty much irresistible to buyers (and the bonus is that you can enjoy it before you move as well, so it won’t be for nothing). 

But you don’t have to replace everything if you don’t have the budget, the time, or even the need to do it – small changes can be just as effective if you’ve got a good base to work from. For example, changing cabinet handles, adding a fresh coat of paint, upgrading taps and fixtures, or just changing a toilet seat or the lighting can make all the difference. 

Add Built-In Storage

Something else buyers are going to be looking for is storage and plenty of it. So,if your home is lacking in that department, it’s time to think about how you can add some, and built-in storage might be the answer. 

You can add this kind of storage to any room, from the bedroom to the kitchen and the living room, but just be aware that you’ll lose a bit of space when you do, so get the measurements right. When you (and your buyers) see how much you can store and how little clutter that leaves in the rest of the house, the sacrifice will be worth it!