What to reform first: the most valued rooms when buying a house

Before buying a house, especially a second-hand one, we look at everything, absolutely everything. It is normal, after all, the acquisition of a home is the largest investment that we will surely make in our life, and a bad choice can end up being very expensive.

But, from the seller’s side, this question is also important, since a renovated house increases its market value by up to 20%. But where to start? Habitissimo experts give us the clues.

The kitchen, the big star

It is the room of the house that attracts the most attention and that is inspected more carefully. A kitchen in perfect condition and with a modern image gives many points to a flat. In addition, it is also one of the areas of the house that deteriorates the most, therefore, starting with it is a good idea.

Renewing floors, coatings and furniture is an investment that will always pay off. You don’t need to spend a lot either, sometimes a good face wash is enough: painting tiles and cabinet doors, changing the countertop and faucet and improving the lighting will completely change the look of the kitchen.

The bathrooms, the other protagonists

The bathroom is the second most valued room. And it is also easier for it to deteriorate or become outdated. Therefore, a reform is also advisable if it is not in the best condition.

The ideal is to completely renovate it, facilities included. For tighter budgets, tile paint, vinyl tiles, and more modern-style toilets and taps may be sufficient.

Bedrooms and essential storage space

It is another of those reforms that are highly valued in a house. We all store an infinite number of belongings and objects, without forgetting our clothes (ours and our household ones). Therefore, having enough space to store them is essential. Making built-in wardrobes in bedrooms is going to exponentially raise the interest of potential buyers.

Another practical solution, when there is no storage room or cabinets are missing, is to make a small custom pantry on the clothesline or on the terrace. Any storage solution will always be welcome.

A matter of space: open rooms

The pandemic has modified the characteristics that many considered ideal in a home. Now more open spaces are preferred where the feeling of spaciousness predominates and light circulates freely. In addition, removing partitions means gaining a few precious centimeters that allow, for example, to create a small work area in the living room.

Therefore, opening rooms is another reform that is especially valued today. And it is not always an expensive reform, opening a hall or a kitchen to the living room does not cost too much if it is not necessary to divert plumbing or heating installations.

A look at the ground

It is one of those reforms that do not cost much or need work, but that can completely renew the image of the house. If the floors are worn, dull or very old, laying a laminate or laminate flooring on them does not take much time or cost. In return, the house will offer a much warmer and more welcoming image.

Windows and energy savings

With the price of electricity soaring, any reform aimed at improving the insulation and energy efficiency of the house will multiply the value of the investment in it. Therefore, good insulated windows and blinds are a great claim in these times.

Looking for a breather

For many years, terraces and balconies were closed to add useful meters to the houses. Today just the opposite happens, what they are looking for are open spaces that allow us to enjoy the air and the sun.

For this reason, one of the reforms that are increasingly valued is to remove the glazing from the terraces or replace them with glass curtains and thus enable them as a space for relaxation and rest where we can give ourselves a little respite when we feel overwhelmed.

These are the rooms and elements that attract the most attention and the reforms that can add the most extra value to a home. Therefore, it is worth stopping at them and analyzing all the benefits that can be obtained with, sometimes, a few small reforms.

Source : Idealista