Cost-Effective Home Improvement Projects
Your home is likely your biggest investment. When it comes to improving that asset, certain home renovation projects can improve your curb appeal and increase your home’s value. These cost-effective home improvement projects can help get you the best return on investment without going way over your budget.
Replacing your front entry door with a more secure and sturdy steel door, or choosing an entrance with an attractive design, can be a simple upgrade that adds both material value and visual charm to your home. This simple change can improve your energy efficiency, resulting in a better first impression of your home, and offer a huge return on your original investment.
Open shelving can be an economical change to your home that can also prove to be a sound investment. Open shelving can help save on the expensive cost of cabinets while opening up the kitchen space visually and making it seem larger. If you are planning on selling your home in the future, a combination of cabinets and open shelves is likely to be the most buyer-friendly home renovation. This way certain kitchen items can be stowed away, while others can be on display for a personal touch.
Updating your entire kitchen will improve your home value fast and offer the highest return on your investment. As one of the most-used rooms in the house, an updated kitchen can create an entirely new feel in your space. New cabinet doors and pulls (or open shelving), the latest appliances, upgraded countertops and new flooring can all create a fresh, beautiful space that drastically improves the value of your home.
Replacing a garage door can also significantly change the look of your home and even improve your energy efficiency. Newer models with attractive design features like windows and textured panels are aesthetically pleasing, while improved security features increase the safety of your home and vehicles.
While these home improvement projects require both time and money, the high return on your investment makes these projects the top cost-effective renovations for your home. If you’re ready to get started on any of these projects, give us a call! At Stephanie Fox Architect we can design and build everything from small remodels to large additions. Contact us to learn more!