What room should you prioritize for your first remodel in your home?

Let me set the scene for you, you walk into your home like GoldieLocks and stepping through the door feels like you’re trying to sit in Papa Bears chair. Something is just off and unsettling. Your first home remodel should feel like the chair of Baby Bear, just right…

So you decide it’s time to make your home Baby Bear’s chair! But where do you start? Well, to make everything just right, you know you’re going to need to remodel. What room do you start with? Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom etc…? All these are fine options but designers and experts agree, Like the one ring, one room rules them all. The Kitchen.

The Kitchen

Whether the goal is to improve your homes value or improve your family’s living conditions the kitchen is the number one room to remodel. It is also considered the easiest. While being the busiest room of the home it only makes sense for the kitchen to be the first to be modernized.

The Kitchen is the focal point of most homes. They bring people together more then anywhere else in the house. Think of when having guests over, talking with the family, or even the fact that some of our favorite tv shows almost always have set pieces in the kitchen.

A good kitchen remodel is also the highest ROI (return on investment) of any room in the home. Your average real estate ad will state “kitchens sell homes” and it is true. With the homing market being ever changing I don’t want to go into specific numbers but for minor, midrange & major remodels the national average for ROI is anywhere from 81-54%. So a major remodel that costs $120,000 will increase your homes value by $65,000!

What in the kitchen should be remodeled?

So you know you need an upgrade but maybe your budget is tight, or it doesn’t need that much work? Whatever the case, there are major or minor things that can be fixed to give it a fresh feel.

Minor

Don’t sweat the small things, they can still have a great impact on the kitchens atheistic. Things like; a fresh coat of paint, new floors, updating the cabinets hardware, adding a backsplash or refacing the cabinets are all minor & cost efficient upgrades that can add a new feel to a kitchen.

Major

Being in the major category already speaks for itself, so it goes without saying what a major upgrade will do. A full scale remodel, from demo to framing to tiling will *obviously* give your home a new feel. Adding all the bells and whistles like new; stainless appliances, electrical, lights, cabinets, countertops and even changing the floor plan will modernize your home and greatly increase its value.

Bathrooms

What if your kitchen doesn’t need anything? It works or is new enough but your home is still Papa Bears porridge? In that case, take a look at your bathrooms!

Bathrooms are second on our list of remodel options because they are much easier going and don’t have to be as expensive as kitchens. While not cheap after factoring in plumbing, tiles, etc…, the ROI is as great with minor to major remodels falling between 57-72%.

From simple, cost effective swaps like the vanity, shower head or the flooring to major changes like tiling, countertops, & tub to shower conversions, Remodeling your bathroom will increase your homes & daily life value in significant ways.

What about other rooms?

Remodeling your home is not limited to kitchens and bathrooms. I can’t leave you without mentioning the highest ROI you can add to your home.

Room Additions

Room additions are the highest ROI you can add to your home. While also the most expensive when talking renovations, a room addition’s ROI can be as high as 102%!

Bedrooms

Changing anything in your bedroom will add value to the space. Whether changing the flooring, the floor plan, or hanging new closet doors there are limitless possibilities.

Shared spaces

In places like living rooms, dining rooms and any other shared space, switching to an open floor plan will make your home feel twice as big! Adding something like a few windows (if possible) or a fire place can completely change the theme of the space bringing your home a new feel.

In conclusion

Doing a home remodel can be an intimidating adventure, especially if you’re doing it for the first time. Yet, understanding which areas to prioritize in your project can make the whole process less daunting. Each of these rooms needs to cared for in one way or another. You can go through the modern trends and choose one that best fits your home’s design.  Of course, as you make these moves, it’s imperative that you keep an eye on your budget. Work within your financial capability to avoid any frustrations.

And as always! Be sure to consult with a designer before making any final decisions.

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