Whether you’re moving into a new space or are staying in your current place for the foreseeable future, it’s important to make sure that your home fits your needs. While improving your home is a vast area, you can make the process more manageable by considering the tips in this article.
Upgrade your kitchen
Kitchen cabinetry is one of the most popular things homeowners invest in because of its visibility. Being able to store snacks, spices, and virtually anything else in an organized fashion is a must to keep your cooking space organized. In addition to cabinets, walk-in pantries equipped with open shelving, LED lighting, and an insulated door are also a great option to upgrade your space.
In addition to enhancing your storage options, upgrading kitchen appliances to modern energy efficient ones not only boosts the quality of your lifestyle, but you can easily recoup the project costs from energy bill savings and boost your home’s value. Looking for ENERGY STAR-rated appliances is one of the simplest ways to confirm the appliances meet those objectives.
Spruce up the general living quarters
Paint is one of the easiest ways to personalize your home and make it match your personality. The exact color to paint your home’s interior depends on a variety of factors such as if you’re selling your home soon and the vibe you want your home to provide.
For example, neutral tones are good for focusing, which is important when selling your home. Women concentrate best in beige rooms while men generally prefer white, green, and beige rooms in order of preference. Green and white also spark happiness while gray can cause sadness, negativity, and a sense of unattractiveness. Generally speaking, in choosing a color scheme, it’s best to stick to basics and focus on a natural, neutral color.
Upgrade your home office
Setting up a home office in your backyard is a great way to make the most of your property and add a unique touch to your home. You can install a sunroom for as little as $5,000 on your property, or if you’re in a mild climate, simple patio enclosures also are worth exploring as they cost $8,000 on average. When choosing whether to have a custom built space or to go the prefab route, it’s important to consider the level of customization you require and if you’re comfortable going the DIY route.
Before installing a sunroom on your property it’s important to address two infrastructure components, Wi-Fi and temperature control. If your sunroom is near or attached to your home, then you can probably use your existing router and internet connection. On the other hand if the sunroom is detached and requires a walk from your home, then you may have to invest in a separate internet modem or a Wi-Fi extender.
For temperature control, know that you should keep the space at between 68 to 76 degrees fahrenheit. Depending on the climate in your area you might be able to make do with a fan and portable heater, or you might need to invest in something more permanent.
