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Value-enhancing renovation in practice
Buying and selling a house or condominium is for most people the single biggest investment you make in your life. With our understanding of the housing market, we can help you get the best conditions for a sale. This can mean anything from simple surface renovations to changing the floor plan. So what is value-enhancing renovation in practice?
The big picture is important in value-enhancing renovation
There are several factors that are important when investing in your home to maximize its value in the event of a sale. This requires an understanding of the type of clientele you are targeting and their expectations. Completely renovating a kitchen for big money in an area where apartments go for 2 million, for example, will not be profitable. The same applies if you do a simpler budget renovation when selling in an area where buyers expect high standards. Not too often, it is difficult to separate what you like from what actually maximizes the value.
Most people have probably been to a viewing where you have gotten a very good impression and feeling without the details or finish being anything special. But where the whole creates a good feeling and harmony. This is one of the keys and requires an understanding of how to create a whole. Buying two things that are beautiful on their own does not mean that they fit together. Think about the whole.
Wallpaper, a classic example
Wallpaper is a classic example of where it gets tricky. A tip! Skip the wallpaper when renovating to sell.
Wall color. NCS S1000-N is in many situations a better choice than off-white colors. Flügger has a color called “Fashion White”, which is a color that goes with most things.
In more modern apartments, the best choice is to avoid wallpaper.
Think about the lighting
Something that is surprisingly overlooked is lighting. This, in our opinion, is something that sets a good renovation apart. The best thing is to have scattered light points around the room. This allows a room to feel bright without being blinding. At the same time, you can have more decorative lighting. One piece of advice we often give is to put a stronger bulb in the bathroom if you have the opportunity. Before a sale, you should review all ceiling fixtures if any room feels a little dark.
Make sure to have several light points to create an atmosphere.
One piece of advice we often give is to put a stronger bulb in the bathroom if you can. Prior to a sale, you should review all ceiling fixtures if any room feels a little dim.
Glass wall in the toilet
Speaking of the toilet. Put a glass wall instead of a curtain if possible.
A nice ceiling shower does a lot in a new bathroom. For example, Hansgrohe Raindance, which is stylish, well priced and incredibly comfortable to shower in.
Contact us for more tips and how we can increase the value of your home.
