5 Home Upgrades You May Not Have Considered Yet

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Home upgrades are a great way to bolster the kerb appeal, and therefore the value, of your property. Not only that but they’ll also improve your quality of life while you’re living in it, which is more than can be said for a monthly deposit into an ISA. Lets face it when you buy a home you want to feel comfy in your home and adding those touches to make it personal to you are the perfect way to do just that. Turning bricks and mortar into a home. 

You might be wondering exactly which upgrades are worth looking at. Or perhaps you might be thinking of a new bathroom or a kitchen first, as these seem to be the areas that add most value. But beyond these obvious choices, there are other highly effective upgrades. 

Boost Your Kerb Appeal with a New Garage Door 

If your home has a garage door it will likely consume a large amount of space at the front of your home. If yours is looking a little bit tired and uninspiring, then your entire property might suffer as people may assume this about the rest of the home too. This isn’t just a matter of aesthetics; newer garage doors tend to offer superior security, and they roll up without taking up space within the garage or making dreadful noises either. Plus with electronic garage doors you can control it by the press of a button no more getting your hands dirty or having to leap at it to get the door down. 

Transform Your Interior with New Doors and Hardware 

The internal doors in your property might be viewed as a functional necessity, and not much more than that. But whilst standard hollow-core doors don’t look amazing, it can be costly to replace entire doors too.  The problem is, many of these doors lack the weight of the more modern alternatives, and they don’t insulate sound or heat very well either.

Similarly, you might look at swapping out door handles, light switches, and sockets to keep costs down as this is much cheaper than replacing whole doors. Do this throughout the home, and you might be amazed at how suddenly appealing everything begins to look. 

Introduce Natural Light with Sun Tunnels or Rooflights 

Many houses suffer from occasional dark spots, or for some, it can be entire rooms that rarely see the sun during the winter months. These are often the internal areas that natural light can’t easily reach. If you find yourself frequently reaching for the light switch, even during a summer’s day, then it might be time to resort to a sun tunnel or a roof light. 

Alternatively, if you aren't ready to make such a big change but still want it to feel like there is more natural light in your room, switch to daylight bulbs. These light bulbs mimic a more natural daylight glow rather than a harsh LED glow or the orange glow given out by older-style light bulbs.

Automate Your Home Comforts 

Your home might be packed with devices. But interacting with them might not always be pleasant. Get all of those devices connected to an automated system, and you can allow your home to work for you. You might pick out curtains and lights that will activate automatically when a sensor picks up that you’ve entered the room. Or you can set things on timers so your lights and heating come on just before you get home, no more walking into a dark, cold home after a long day at work. You can now even get some appliances like washing machines that can be switched on remotely, so the washing is ready for drying when you arrive home.

These upgrades don’t just add a touch of luxury; they also help you to slash your energy bills and give the impression that you’re at home, even when you’re on holiday. 

Rethink Your Radiators and Architectural Details 

There are some items and appliances in your home that might bring down the overall vibe and look you are trying to achieve within the home. Ugly radiators and badly-fitted skirting boards are two of them, and something most houses will have! Whilst they are essential in your home (well, the radiators at least), there are ways these can be swapped out for new, clean, and more modern-looking ones.

Look through your options, and see what’s available. Try to ensure that everything in your home matches;  that way, you’ll get a sense of cohesiveness as you walk from one room to the next without compromising on how your home looks, too.