Room upgrades that add the most value to your home

When it comes to adding value to a home, most people automatically think of big, expensive projects like a conservatory or an additional bedroom.

While these will undoubtedly add value to your property, it’s not always as much as people think, and in some cases it can be far more cost effective to repurpose an existing room than to build a whole new one.

As your local and trusted estate agent, the team at Quealy & Co have listed some of the best room upgrades you can carry out to add the most value to your home in Sittingbourne, Sheerness, Minster, Faversham, Canterbury, Rainham, Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester or Maidstone.

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Upgrade The Radiators

The heating system is an essential part of every home, and it’s vital to have radiators that emit enough heat to warm the room they’re in.

Therefore, it may be a good idea to upgrade your radiators, perhaps to get bigger ones that will heat the room up more effectively or ones that can double up as a towel rail for example. A stylish radiator can also improve the appearance of a room and become part of the design

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Add a Kitchen Island

If you have the space to add one then a kitchen island can be worth its weight in gold.

Not only can it create an extra seating area, but it can also provide additional storage space for pots, pans, and appliances. And when it comes to kitchens, you can never have enough cupboard space.

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Add An En-Suite

Although en-suite bathrooms are more common than they used to be, there’s still an element of luxury about them, and many buyers now see them as a must-have.

Despite being one of the more expensive room upgrades you can opt for, they can be a very worthwhile investment when it comes to selling your property.

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Add a Walk-In Wardrobe

If you’ve got enough space in the master bedroom then a walk-in wardrobe is an ideal way to add value.

It also adds a touch of luxury and uniqueness to a property, which can help it stand out when the time comes to sell.

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Convert The Loft

This is probably the most expensive option on the list, but it may give your home the biggest boost in terms of value.

Any way that you can reuse existing space to make it more effective is likely to have a positive impact on your property’s value, and converting the loft to make an extra room is a prime example.

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Convert The Garage

A garage conversion is another of the more costly options, but again it’s one of the more effective ones.

If you already have a driveway and your garage is just being used for storage then conversion to another room is a great way to make it work better for you.

It’s also likely to be a big positive for any future buyers, given the significant increase in people working from home in recent years. In many cases, a home office is of far more use than a garage for buyers.

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Replace The Windows

If your windows are damaged or drafty then it’s worth having them replaced anyway, solely for the fact it will make your home warmer. The added benefit is the savings you’ll make on heating bills as your home is doing a better job of keeping the warmth in.

Add in the fact that new windows can be a key selling point for buyers, and you’ll find that this is a great way of adding value to your home. A lot of buyers will have used most, if not all of their savings on buying the house, so any big, expensive upgrades like new windows or a new boiler are a way of attracting potential buyers, who won’t have that extra cost to consider.

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Add a Fireplace

Adding a fireplace can be an inexpensive, attractive way of boosting your home’s value.

It’s the sort of feature that can make a home feel cosier in the winter months, and it can make a great centrepiece in the living room. Compared with other room upgrades, it’s quite a reasonably priced and cost effective way to boost the value of your home.

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Add a Shower

Homes traditionally would only come with a bath, but in today’s world, a shower is essential, particularly for people with little time on their hands to take a long soak.

Adding a shower above the bath can be quite a simple, inexpensive job if you have a tiled bathroom already in place. If not, it becomes a little more costly, but it’s still a great add-on for potential buyers when they come to view, and it definitely boosts a property’s value.

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Those moving home in Sittingbourne, Sheerness, Minster, Faversham, Canterbury, Rainham, Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester and Maidstone often ask us “what improvements will increase the value of my home?” and the team at Quealy & Co know exactly how to answer this!

Call us 01795 429836 or email hello@quealy.co.uk to find out the best improvements you can make to your Kent home.