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Trending Projects To Increase Your Home’s Value

Trending Projects To Increase Your Home’s Value

Trending Projects To Increase Your Home's ValueBy Skylar Ross, of Innovative Materials.

Welcome to the best online resource for trending projects to increase your home’s value. Call or text (225)-234-0022 for more information!

It is never a bad time to add value to your home. Whether you are planning on selling soon, or you just want a more stylish aesthetic to enjoy yourself until you do eventually list your home, remodeling is the most effective way to improve its value.

With so many new trends popping up, however, the number of options to sift through can be a little overwhelming. So, if you are looking for some help making up your mind with what to do, here are some of the hottest ideas out there right now:

1. Ditch the wallpaper

Wallpaper is going out of style in many locations as buyers make the switch to painted walls and natural materials instead. For that reason, removing wallpaper and swapping it out for a new design is ideal if you are trying to keep up with today’s trends.

Depending on your home’s aesthetic, you can opt for a paint color that blends in cohesively, or go with a type of indoor siding that meshes with your interior. For a unique and fun twist, an accent wall helps break up the monotony and adds a pinch of artistic flair to any home.

One style that is trending is a shiplap wall. Shiplap is a certain horizontal style of paneling that many people find very elegant. There are many shiplap wall ideas that you can choose from, so no matter what color scheme you are trying to work with, you should be able to find the perfect match for your home!

2. New Hardwood Floors

Whether you have old, weathered hardwood floors, basic laminate flooring, or carpet, new hardwood floors will add value to any home! There are a ton of different hardwood flooring trends to choose from, including real, premium hardwood, reclaimed gray hardwood, vinyl hardwood paneling, or hardwood veneer flooring.

Each of these styles looks exactly like hardwood and can be installed in multiple tones, patterns, and textures. Hardwood veneer is a budget-friendly option that will still add value to your home because the top layer is made of real hardwood, while the middle and bottom layers are made from more eco-friendly materials.

3. Quartz countertops

While new quartz countertops can cost a pretty penny upfront, they are well worth it when it comes to getting a return on your investment. Nothing dazzles potential buyers and raises your property value like a set of brand new countertops.

Quartz countertops can be installed not only in the kitchen but also in the bathrooms. Quartz is known for its timeless, shimmering beauty, durability, and versatility. There are also a plethora of color options, as well. Many quartz countertop suppliers are happy to dye your quartz to whatever color you are wanting, as well as imbue it with patterns and designs of your choosing.

Get The Most Bang For Your Buck With These Remodeling Projects!

Following these tips will help you get your home’s value as high as possible. Swapping wallpaper out for regular paint or indoor siding is an affordable way to boost value. Installing fresh, new hardwood floors and/or quartz countertops will look great in nearly home, and are guaranteed to increase your property value as well.

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Skylar Ross is a contributor to the Innovative Materials blog. He is a content writer for the construction and home improvement industries with an interest in landscaping, outdoor remodeling, and interior design. Skylar is focused on educating homeowners, contractors, and architects on innovative materials and methods of construction that increase property value, improve sustainability, and create a warm and welcoming ambiance.

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5 Winter Staging Tips That Will Get Your Home Sold!

5 Winter Staging Tips That Will Get Your Home Sold!

5 Winter Staging Tips That Will Get Your Home Sold!Welcome to the best resource for 5 Winter Staging Tips That Will Get Your Home Sold. Call or text (225)-234-0022 for more information!

Follow these tips for some ideas to get your home staged in the best way during the winter, and get your home off the market as quick as possible!

1. First Impressions are key

First impressions make or break what someone thinks of your home, so it is important to make a good one! Keep both the interior and exterior of your home looking nice and presentable. Curb appeal is an important feature, some things you can do to make your home’s exterior looking nice is to keep the yard clean, clear any clutter like toys, and keep trees or bushes neatly trimmed. You can hang a colorful wreath on your door or put a new doormat out. If you want to go all the way, you can even repaint the exterior, update your mailbox, or replace your house numbers!

2. Turn up the heat

This one is simple, take advantage of the colder weather by turning up the heat! This will keep potential buyers who are touring your home want to stay inside longer.

3. Lighten it up

Now that it is getting darker earlier in the day, have your home well lit both inside and outside to give it a more delightful and homey feel. Outside you can hang some string lights around trees or bushes, or even add some lighting along your walkway to make it better lit up. On the inside, clean your light bulbs or even replace them if they do not look bright enough. Also, open the curtains and blinds during the day to allow lots of natural light to come in.

4. Clean the house

Have your house looking spotless, and make sure there are no unusual odors lingering around. Clean the floors, curtains, furniture, and dust all your fans, shelves, or any other spots that easily collects dust. Also, creating a scent appeal will help make the home seem more pleasurable to potential buyers. Comforting scents like vanilla or cinnamon will help create a scent appeal, but try to use candles instead of sprays. Click here to view a list of more comforting scents you can buy to help create a scent appeal in your home!

5. keep it cozy

Potential buyers like to be able to imagine themselves living in the homes they are looking at, so decorate your home in a way that will allow them to do this. If you are wanting to decorate using a specific color scheme, try using warmer colors. For these colder months, lay out some accent pillows and fuzzy blankets in the living room to make it seem more inviting. Have your furniture facing each other, seated in a circle, rather than having them all pointed towards one object. If you have a fireplace, decorate it! Style it up by adding flowers or plants, framed photos, candles, or any other cute, smaller decorations. In your kitchen, set up a coffee or tea area, this will allow potential buyers to imagine picture themselves sipping their hot beverages and warming up. Click here for more tips on how to make your home cozier!

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