The Best Bathroom Remodeling Ideas to Increase the Value of Your Home
Thinking of selling your home, but worried you won’t get the best price for it? A bathroom remodel may be the best answer for you. Updating your bathroom is a great and easy way to give your home some more appeal to potential buyers, and a quick way to get your money back when selling your house. In fact, a study from Zillow showed that bathroom remodels and renovations yielded the biggest Return on Investment (ROI) when selling a home. Even for minor cosmetic changes, homeowners got about $1.71 back for every $1.00 they spent.
Though remodeling your bathroom may sound easy, it might actually be a bigger investment than you may think. On average, most professional bathroom remodels are roughly upwards of $15,000, and even more if you’re looking for more high end finishes. Nevertheless, the more money you put in, the greater the ROI, and the more you’re able to enjoy your new bathroom! Here are some of the best and highest value remodeling projects you can do to your bathroom:
- Space and Light. Dark and small bathrooms have little appeal to homeowners and buyers. Consider knocking down a wall or two to expand the space of your bathroom, making more room for relaxing, bigger fixtures, and more importantly, more light! You can also add space vertically by adding a vaulted ceiling, or adding a skylight to get more light in. And don’t forget to add windows: the more natural sunlight, the better!
- Vanity Upgrades. Updating your cabinets, sinks, and faucets can add a lot of value, and totally change the design and feel of the room. Stay away from dated finishes like laminate and tile and choose more on trend options like marble or granite. You can also update the hardware on your vanity or make your vanity a “floating” vanity to give your bathroom a modern and clean look.
- Storage. One of the biggest things people are looking to add to bathrooms is more storage. You may want to add built-in shelving throughout the bathroom, or recessed shelves built into your shower or bathtub so that everything in your bathroom has a home to go to.
- New Plumbing. Changing the plumbing in your bathroom is one of the best ways to add luxury to your bathroom. Consider adding a clawfoot or freestanding bathtub or even a jacuzzi tub to create a relaxing oasis, a steam shower with a shower seat for that in-home spa feel, or a double sink for a classic yet highly coveted master bathroom feature. Toilets should generally stay white and elongated, however, no matter what style of bathroom you decide to go with, make sure that your plumbing fixtures match the rest of your bathroom for a cohesive and beautiful look.
- Flooring. You may be surprised at how much changing up the flooring in your bathroom can revamp the look and feel of your bathroom. For the biggest ROI, consider heated flooring– a hot, and coveted feature that many homeowners dream of. Porcelain and ceramic tile are universally great for any bathroom, but if you really want a luxurious look, opt for natural stone. Though it will require refinishing every few years, natural stone floors like marble can really increase the value of your home!
At DK Hawkins Group, we are committed to bringing you the bathroom and home remodel that you’ve always dreamed of. Our skilled contractors are experienced with a range of renovations and remodels and are sure to create your perfect home. Located in Elburn, Illinois, the homes we’ve remodeled speak for themselves. Give us a call today at (630) 723-1546 for more information.
Sources:
https://www.zillow.com/sellers-guide/roi-for-bathroom-remodel/
https://www.moving.com/tips/how-much-does-a-bathroom-renovation-increase-home-value/
https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/raise-the-value-of-your-home-with-these-remodeling-tips/