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Give Your Home Additional Value
To get the greatest return on your money, without adding additional square footage to your home, you should consider remodeling your kitchen. On average a Kitchen Remodel will yield an ROI of 80-100%. This is an amazing rate of return on any investment, but the added bonus is that as a homeowner you get to enjoy the benefits of your Kitchen Remodel until you sell your home. Another room to consider remodeling to maximize your return on investment is your bathroom. As a side note, if you live in a home with more than two bedrooms and only one bathroom you might want to find a way to add an additional full or half bath somewhere in your home. This will dramatically increase the resale value of your home. If that is not an option or you already have enough bathrooms for your home consider remodeling your current bathroom. On average bathroom remodels yield an ROI of 80-90%.
One of the main reasons both the Kitchen and Bathroom have such a high rate of return is that most buying decisions (including home buying) are based on emotion. When homebuyers walk into a home that has a run down kitchen or bathroom all they think of is the time, money, and headaches they will need to invest to get the room up to their standards. On the flip side when homebuyers walk into a home that has a fresh updated kitchen it can get them very excited. They know they won’t have to lift a finger in this room to improve it, thus they can afford to spend a little more on the purchase price of the home knowing that the kitchen is already in great shape. The same principle applies to the bathroom.
You might ask yourself why all projects don’t follow this same principle. The answer is even though it is a sound investment to replace you roof, siding, or windows the reality is all homebuyers assume that these will be present and in decent condition. There is limited emotional value in having a new roof so homebuyers don’t get too excited about it either way. The return on investment for these projects ranges from 40-50%.
So if you want to increase the resale value of your home consider a home renovation of your kitchen or bathroom. After all, you may live in your home but don’t forget, if you are like most homeowners, your home is also your largest investment. Be a savvy homeowner and treat your home as an investment while Los Angeles Kitchen & Bath will be your guide to improving your kitchen and bathroom.
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The purpose of your bathroom remodel should be to enhance the general bathroom feel as well as the visual appearance of the room. Through the use of bathroom fixtures, designs, and styles, a bathroom that meets your taste and your home is closer than you think. Before you get going on your remodeling project, make sure to take the time to think about the decisions you’ll have to make as you go. Knowing your space limitations from the beginning gives you a better idea of what kind of remodel is feasible. Before you start, consider how you use the bathroom, especially whether you need a separate shower and tub and a one-sink or two-sink vanity. You may find that your needs and wants are different and can adjust your bathroom goals accordingly. Recessed lighting is popular in modern bathrooms, but you should also install ample light over the shower and vanity. Choose surfaces and fixtures that resist stains, mold, and water marks to make maintenance less frequent and cleaning easier. Take the time to discover the wide range of possible bathroom options that are available. The main concept is to discover what best fits your home, style, budget, and available space. Los Angeles Kitchen & Bath is an expert in kitchen and bathroom remodeling and can create the home you have always wanted.
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Los Angeles Kitchen & Bath: Remodeling The Rooms In Your Home That Matter Most 