analysis: How To Renovate Your House Into a Forever Home

Focus on a perfect kitchen

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• Even if your family doesn’t cook much, the kitchen is one room that everyone needs to use. If you want your home to make you happy for the rest of your life, put extra effort into creating a beautiful kitchen. Update your appliances over a couple of years, change out or refinish the cabinets, or install new countertops for a fresh, clean start.
• For a more extensive renovation, put time into changing the layout. Take out walls and install a breakfast bar for your open-concept dream kitchen—or you could even install an island. A kitchen island with utility, such as a stovetop or sink, is a trendy way to add a modern twist to your cooking area.
• Kitchen layout ideas from the photo above: [ scroll back up ]
  • the kitchen layout all depends on the area size that you have to work with – you might consider removing a wall to expand the area
  • if space allows, add a kitchen islands with a sit-up counter – it provides additional working space and conversation
  • cabinet styles change all the time – but what remains in style are open cabinets with see-through glass – you just need to keep everything neat for display
  • move away from standalone appliances – instead use wall ovens and refrigerators that are encased in cabinets
  • make sure to add plenty of lighting sources by using recessed or track lighting along with under cabinet lighting and pendants

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Finish the basement and/or attic

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• Unfinished basements (or attics) are wasted potential when it comes to turning your average home into a forever home. If all you’re using the basement (or attic) for is laundry and storage, you’re missing out. Clean out the area, and get creative with a fun, fresh, finished basement design.
• If you have enough space, consider adding a guest room or another bathroom for visiting friends or family. If you’d rather keep the basement as one large room, add fun features that you’ve always dreamed of owning in your home, such as a bar or an entertainment area with games and a big TV.
• What should be added to the game room from the photo above: [ scroll back up ]
  • basements (and attics) take up the entire length and width of the house – so segment it
  • part of the basement could have a bedroom, laundry and food storage
  • another part could become your personal game room
  • add a billiard table, game table, bar, and sitting lounge to watch TV
  • the goal is to make a fun area in the basement or attic for entertainment

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Curb appeal matters … even if you’re not selling

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• If you can’t be proud of how your forever home looks from the curb, it’ll negatively affect your overall opinion of it. Make necessary updates to the outside of your home, and increase curb appeal by renovating the patio or switching up the landscaping design.
• If you have the budget, consider repainting or re-siding the whole house. You may also consider installing a new roof that will catch your neighbors’ eyes. Not only does updating your roof make your home look good, but it will also save you the effort and expenses you’d put into maintaining an old roof.
• Some curb appeal ideas from the photo above: [ scroll back up ]
  • the pic shows nicely decorated shrubs that display color with varying heights
  • the advantage of shrubs is that they come back each year and require minimal maintenance
  • rest of the garden area can be landscaped with mulch – or with flowers if you prefer
  • take note of the roof shingles – if redoing your roof, invest into decorative shingles
  • and don’t forget the entry – a nice colored front door could add to your curb appeal

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Renovate your favorite rooms

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• How you renovate your house into a forever home depends on your family’s comfort and tastes. Whichever rooms you favor should provide you with everything you need to be happy. If you notice flaws that make you unhappy in your favorite places, you’ll need to renovate those rooms before the house can be a forever home.
• When you’re just starting with renovations, choosing to update the places that you spend the most time in will keep you motivated throughout every future project.
• What other renovation ideas from the photo above: [ scroll back up ]
  • revamp your laundry room area by adding an utility sink and cabinets for house storage that includes paper products, cleansers, light bulbs, cosmetics, and other family needs
  • you spend 1/3rd of your life in the bedroom – so make it a forever bedroom. Ideas may include adding a bay window with a sitting area, fireplace, media for late-night watching
  • another ideas is sectioning off your basement for a wine and food storage room. Build it to store wine, cheeses, and bulk food items – like having your mini store
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