Increasing the value of a property is something that all owners want to do. But naturally it costs money and in many instances. Sometime it’s a lot of money, but not always. It is tricky because our properties are typically our biggest and most important assets but mortgage repayments often mean that it is not possible to spend much on making the improvements that we really want to make. But there are tricks and ways to add value without breaking the bank. Here are a few tips, simple things that can make a big difference and which won’t break the bank.
Thing feature walls
Feature walls are all the rage these days and they can be as simple or as complicated as you want them to be. From just picking a single wall and painting it in a different and striking colour to a wall that is made out of stone, the feature wall is something that is done for effect. Stone walls are very popular with a number of variants around. These include things like exposed masonry to marble cladding. If this is a route that you want to go look at speaking to experts first, people like Sareen Stone who supply the finishes and obviously an architect or interior designer..
The garden is a great place to start
Gardens tend to be the first thing that guests see when they enter a property and the old adage that you only get one chance to make a good first impression really holds true here. For a nominal investment and a bit of hard work, you can make a tatty yard look great in a very short space of time by removing dead plants and weeds and planting fresh, indigenous plants and shrubs. Choosing indigenous plants means you will need minimal maintenance for your garden. Some plants you select will adapt well to local conditions, where, hopefully, they will thrive.
Look to the light
Light is a winner and if you can create a house that is naturally lit you are well on your way to increasing the value. In this instance things like skylights are a great idea. Easy to install they can completely change the mood and feel of a house or a room. Modern skylights, which tend to be double-glazed, not only prevent warmth from escaping but also can be opened. Installing a skylight tends to be a fairly simple operation. Granted, it might not be something that you can do yourself, unless you are a real handyman expert. But it tends to be a one day job that a fitting firm can sort for you.
Also it is not too expensive and believe it or a not. Such work is a whole lot easier than replacing old windows with bigger ones . Replacing windows is a full construction job. Usually that could take upwards of a week, the skylight is so much more simple.
