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6 Ways to Make Your Dream Home A Reality
Many home buyers have a vision of their perfect home as they tour Augusta homes for sale. As you work with our real estate agents, we'll work hard to check as many features as possible off your wish list. However, you may need to do a little extra to turn an "almost there" home into your dream home. For some home buyers, this may only include a few cosmetic updates, and for others, it may involve some significant upgrades. Here are six ideas to turn your dreams into a reality.
- Figure out the role of home or the space you're hoping to update.
Is your home often used for entertaining, and is that a passion of your family? Then, you may want to spend extra money on adding a gourmet kitchen or an entertainment room. However, if you work from home, you're more apt to need a home office or a library nook. - Personalize your house with some fresh paint.
Sometimes, you may dislike the original wall colors, especially if they don't fit your color palette and style. Professional designers suggest picking mainly neutral colors with only pops of color sparingly, like on one wall. Adding purple or red in the bedroom or yellow or blue in a kitchen adds an element of style. However, you want to choose colors that reflect your overall style so consider your furnishings, home art, and accessories when selecting colors. - Change your lighting.
Upgrade outdated light fixtures like the chandelier and try new modern pendant lighting, which includes many styles of decorative lighting. Track lighting has also become trendy since it's practical and customizable, ideal for any room in your home. Bring more natural light into your house too by upgrading your windows and adding skylights. - Upgrade your fixtures.
Sometimes changing the little things like cabinet doorknobs or faucets can make a huge difference. Remember to buy the same size, so you don't have to re-drill holes. Forgo the old-fashioned brass knobs and handles and try something like a brushed nickel. This classy design will give your home an entirely new sleek look. - Introduce peace and serenity.
Add a sunroom to your house with some comfortable couches, where you can see the sunshine no matter what season it is. Consider splurging and adding a hot tub as well. Depending on what kind you buy, they range anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000. If you love plants, building a greenhouse is also an option since sitting among colorful plants is calming. - Convert your basement or attic into useful space.
Having storage space is great but think about converting the basement into an entertaining or leisure room. Imagine comfortable couches, a large screen television, a video game system, and a pool table or air-hockey table. Why not convert your attic into a large, private master suite, away from the rest of the family. Add built-in shelves to have the ability to organize and store seasonal clothing.
Are you ready to take on some home projects and transform your house into your dream home? Contact us at Sprague & Curtis Real Estate to buy or sell homes throughout the Augusta area.