A whole home remodel can be a big undertaking. Whether you need to install new flooring, update the paint color, or add some customized features, you should hire a remodeling company to ensure all the work is done correctly.
It’s also important to consider how your home design will change over the years. What you want now may not work in the future or may cost too much.
Interior Design
Many homeowners want to update their home’s interior design. This can include updating flooring, painting, or re-doing the bathroom or kitchen. It could also mean adding a home office, converting the basement into a bedroom, or renovating the living room to accommodate family gatherings.
An experienced remodeler can help you choose a style that will stand the test of time and work with your specific lifestyle and taste. They can also explain the difference between a flashy trend and a classic aesthetic that will last years.
Whole home remodeling can also allow you to address any safety or accessibility issues that may arise with age. Replacing faulty systems, relocating rooms, and installing softer flooring can all improve mobility and reduce the risk of injury for those with knee, hip, or back problems. This can make the home safer and more comfortable for you and future aging relatives.
Curb Appeal
When selling your home, a potential buyer‘s first impression will be from that initial exterior glimpse. This is the “curb appeal” they are examining, and it should be attractive enough to draw them in and make them want to see what’s behind the door. Small changes can add up to a significant impact on curb appeal. Things like a fresh coat of paint, sprucing up landscaping, and fixing little things that might be broken or missing such as a light fixture or house numbers on the mailbox, can help improve your home’s look and appeal.
Depending on the type of whole house remodel you are planning, addressing issues such as a sagging foundation or replacing a roof can add to your home’s value and curb appeal. Replacing older features like these will also prevent future, more costly problems for your home.
Energy Efficiency
Unpredictable energy bills drive many homeowners crazy, and some take drastic measures to curb high utility costs. These may include limiting electricity use, installing energy-efficient lighting, or simply unplugging televisions and other electronics when not in use.
But a more robust solution is to remodel a house for energy efficiency. Energy efficiency remodeling includes a home energy audit and a comprehensive plan to reduce energy costs. This approach delivers significant energy savings and comfort improvements while reducing environmental impacts.
Whether building from scratch or renovating an existing house, incorporating energy-efficient features can be inexpensive, but addressing these issues at the outset of a project is best. That’s because it’s easier and cheaper to seal and insulate a house when workers can access walls, attics, and heating systems without cutting or tearing them. It also reduces the risk of unintended consequences that can increase energy costs, such as drafts and moisture problems.
