There are so many home upgrades that can skyrocket your property’s price, but not necessarily its value. The good news is that the upgrades that help you get the most value from your home, both while you are living in it and while it’s on the market, are one and the same. They’re the functional updates that can act as beauty, and they’re going to change the way you live at home while making your entire property feel like a million bucks (or far higher, with inflation).
That’s why it’s time to skip the costly aesthetics and start upgrading your home with these top function-first upgrades.
A Home Elevator
Home elevators are a great option for properties with three floors, or for those who are getting on in years and want to avoid the dreaded stair lift as much as possible. By investing in a home elevator, you get the luxury and convenience of a hotel, right at home. It’s a great way to make lugging heavy items up and down a breeze, and can also be a lifesaver if you develop or have mobility issues that make stairs a daunting task.
A Hot Water Tap
If you’re someone who wants things done as quickly and painlessly as possible, then a hot water tap can change everything. Instant boiling water for whenever you want to have tea, instant coffee, or need to fill a pot to cook. The hot water tap is a small luxury that comes with a big impact.
An Accessible Pantry
One of the greatest challenges for any home is trying to fit away all the cooking equipment, crockery, cutlery, and, of course, the actual food in one place. That’s why a great investment is an accessible pantry. If you have the space, investing in a full room can be a wise move. Not only can you easily walk through the space and see it all laid out before you without having to hunt for anything or wade through heavy pots, but you can also double the space as your laundry room.
A Jet Bathtub
If you want to be able to pamper yourself, ease muscle knots, or even give your skin some TLC, then a jet bathtub can be just what the doctor ordered. The jets take a good bathtub soak to a whole other level, allowing you to enjoy the massaging benefits that will only become more critical with age.
Heated Flooring
Another luxurious update that will immediately improve every morning during winter is heated floors. These are far more efficient than you may think, and work to keep the floors at room temperature or warmer to avoid that biting cold morning jaunt to get ready.
Smart Home Automation
Finally, consider investing in a fully automated smart home. There are many different levels of smart home compatibility, meaning you can swap out devices and items like lightbulbs for their smart system counterpart and control your whole home from one device. You can set it up manually with timers, or use its Internet of Things capabilities to adapt based on your routine. For example, you can set it so that the heating goes on when you’re 20 minutes away from home on your commute.
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