(ARA) - Whether you are planning to sell your home or just
want a new look, remodeling can lend one of the greatest
returns on your investments and puts your home equity to work
for you. The best returns come from updated flooring and
remodeled kitchens and bathrooms, which, upon sale of your
home, typically recover an average of 90 percent of the costs.
Consider the following tips from the remodeling experts at
Tarkett before embarking upon your next remodeling project.
First, make a plan. Have a desired budget in mind and consider
your tastes, lifestyle and end goals of either selling or
staying in place. If you are remodeling to sell, you might
prefer neutrals and universal design elements. Homeowners who
chose to remodel and stay in their homes have the freedom to
reflect on their own personal preferences and have fun with
design and color.
Launch your project by choosing the perfect surface cover.
Traditional styles of wood and brick add warmth to the home,
and tile and stone incorporate elegance for contemporary
tastes. It seems Linoleum is also making a come back because
of its vibrant color palate and sustainability considered by
the environmentally conscious consumer. The look of wood,
brick, tile and stone can be achieved with Nafco by Tarkett
PermaStone, an easy to maintain, durable and economical
product. Since flooring is the base of the home and will
determine your interior design path it is important to
consider all options before making any final decisions.
Once the flooring has been determined, it is time to decide if
the bathroom or kitchen make-over takes priority. Since the
kitchen is the Grand Central Station of the home, it tends to
be one of the most invasive projects, so it is best to start
here when making major changes. The most popular updates for
the kitchen, aside from flooring, are granite counter tops and
new cabinets. Depending on budget, cabinets can be custom
built or existing wood can be painted for a lighter, more
inspired look. Just adding new cabinet doors and hardware can
change the entire look of the room and add value to the home.
However, once the cabinets, countertops and floors are given a
new look, homeowners tend to want new faucets and sinks as
well, so keep this in mind when developing a budget.
As the remodeling process continues, bathrooms are the next
project that can update your home. Recent trends have shown
that people are spending a large amount of their remodeling
dollars on the master bathroom. Extra luxuries such as
waterfall showerheads and slate walls are showing up in older
homes and making a statement for resale purposes. Enlarging
shower and bathing spaces is a great feature for personal
pampering and successfully appealing to potential buyers.
Updating fixtures and adding sink vessels to create an elegant
and stylish bathroom also increase the value of the remodel
project.
Studies reflect that the savvy home owner has realized the
value added to the home through remodeling as profits continue
to rise. Choosing the right projects along with quality
products ensure investment dollars will continue to work for
you throughout the life cycle of your home.
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