Property renovation is a much greater art than we would like to believe. When our sole aim is to maximise the value of a property, we have to take up a quick hoe renovating project that gives us the greatest bang for our buck. This is not an easy goal to achieve, given the time constraints. The art I talked about lies in balancing time, scope of the work, professionals involved, and pursuing that dream of bringing in the maximum amount of cash at the time of resale. So, let us look at how you can achieve this for your property through a couple of simple yet highly effective means.
Create space or its illusion, at least
The planet isn’t getting any bigger. And with population soaring, space cramps is a reality that we’ll have to face with each day. So, home designers have to be a lot more innovative. If there is scarcity of space, they need to create the illusion of it. Those designers who have a thorough grasp over form, scale, and scope of design can create such space without breaking much sweat.
I have always thought of higher ceilings as a great way to achieve the illusion of more space. White walls can also open up a place visually and make your room look really big. It is no surprise because white makes things look bigger than they are, the same way that black makes think look smaller. Also, I think that the strategic use of mirrors can help any room look more spacious.
You can experiment with asymmetrical style of furniture, hang wall motifs (never exceeding 3/5th of the wall length), neat accessories (shying away from large pieces) and you will get there.
Mix form with function
Mixing form with function is really important. A home must look aesthetically pleasing but at the same time, it needs to fulfill certain functions. You cannot possibly compromise on ventilation and natural sunlight just to get a more visually appealing look. I also feel that we need to build multi-purpose rooms today.
While our bedrooms should remain strictly that, we can experiment with some of our other rooms. For instance, our laundry room can double up as a gym space. Our kitchen can also be extended to become an informal dining area. It is wise to remember that our kitchens and bathrooms do the most in increasing the resale price of our home, so structural and cosmetic additions to these areas can work wonders on our ROI.
Smarter shower cubicles, heated towel bars, wall-mount showerheads, strategically placed skylight and tiles of great graphic beauty can really make your bathroom sell. Similarly, smart door-less shelves, quartz or glass countertops (wood has made a glorious entry, too), chandeliers or recessed light, and a new twist to the concept of Kitchen Island can make your kitchen a sight to behold.
Research on what works for the neighbourhood
The success of home renovation not only depends on what you do with it but also with the kind of style being followed in the neighbourhood. Do ample research on what sells and what does not. Take a long, hard look at the comparable sales figure for your neighbourhood and make sure that your keenness to experiment does not make your home stand out like a sore thumb.
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