Home Staging and Bathroom Renovation Tips

HOMEBUYERS WANT A MOVE-IN READY HOUSE

Undoubtedly, making repairs and renovations in your bathroom will increase the value of your house. Over time, the bathroom goes through wear and tear and may look old and dull. A bathroom renovation will not only improve your daily life but can also help increase your home’s value. I suggest renovating your bathroom a few years before you sell your home. This way, you get to enjoy it; plus, you will get an ROI when you sell it. A bathroom renovation provides some of the highest resale returns as a home improvement project. Bathroom remodels can increase the home value by 2 to 3%.

Most homeowners are maxing out their home purchasing budget. They are making an offer on the best home they can afford. As a result, they don’t have extra money to paint or retile the bathroom.

According to a recent Home survey conducted by Metropolitan Regional Information Systems Inc., 81 percent of respondents recognized updated kitchens and bathrooms as the most important feature when considering whether or not to purchase a home.

Home Staging and Updating Your Vanity

Updating your vanity is one of the bathroom improvement projects with the highest ROI, partly because that’s a major focal point for the room. A new or painted cabinet is a good idea. Pick a neutral paint colour such as white. If the vanity needs repair, repair it or replace it.

Also, update the countertop if it’s dated or damaged. Timeless choices like white are always wise, as bathroom trends come and go, and what’s in today may be completely out by the time you want to sell. White quartz or quartz with a marble look is a good idea as it will not pit like marble. Quartz shows better than laminate too. As a result, quartz will boost your resale value.

Home Staging by Repairing and Painting Walls

Most buyers want to see uniform, freshly-painted white or light gray walls. In a move-in ready home, the walls are even. So repair wall patches. If buyers notice a patch on the ceiling, they may think there is a ceiling leak.

Also, neutral color palettes —light gray or white — help buyers see the home as a blank canvas and boost the idea that the home is turnkey; that is, move-in ready and updated. They’ll be thrilled they don’t have to worry about finding a painter who has time in their schedule.

The Aurora, Ontario bathroom in the photo above had an uneven ceiling area. The bathroom had patches on the wall above the vanity too. So the painter first repaired these areas. She then painted the room a warm white. The white paint instantly lightened and brightened the room too.

The tub, tub surround, and toilet in some homes may need to be repaired or renovated as well. Some grout around the tub surround had to be repaired in this bathroom by my contractor for example.

In conclusion, if you want to receive the top dollar for your home, then the bathroom needs to be updated, repaired, and if necessary renovated. The renovation may be as simple as painting the bathroom cabinet and walls. It could mean a complete renovation. Since I am a decorator too, I can help you renovate your bathroom. I can help you with other interior design needs too. Click the link to find out more about how Lynterior’s can help. https://lynteriors.wordpress.com/work-with-me/