Whether you plan on sprucing up the inside or outside of your home, spring is the perfect time to make long-awaited renovations to your space. Here are some popular
home remodeling
ideas to consider:
interior home renovation ideas
when choosing what to remodel inside your home, you need to ask yourself two questions:
what do i want to change about my house?
what renovations will bring me the highest return on investment (roi) ?
only you can answer the first question, but as far as roi goes, here’s a tip: a minor kitchen remodel (think new backsplash and freshly repainted cabinets) has an roi of 72% , and a mid-range bathroom remodel returns 60%.
If your layout is somewhat space-limited, but you still want to upgrade a room so that it can perform multiple functions, the flex room upgrade is one of the top 2022 renovation ideas for this situation. For example, you can turn a spare bedroom into an upscale guest room with hide-away beds that pull out when you need them but tuck away when you want to use that room as an office space or a playroom for the kids. Flex room uses are among the top topics in our conversations with new clients. Turn your basement into the ultimate multi-purpose flex space.
In the Kitchen: New Countertops
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from budget-friendly diy solutions to gut renovations, there is no shortage of kitchen remodel ideas to make your space more user-friendly, functional, and current. Whether you want to install kitchen cabinets, add a colorful backsplash, install a central island, replace your countertops, lay new flooring, or give your space a total makeover, check out these kitchen remodel ideas for inspiration.
Replacing countertops is a common kitchen renovation. Ceramic and porcelain tile are the most cost-effective at $5 to $30 per square foot and are easy diy, if you don’t mind taking the time to install and maintain them. Laminate countertops are slightly more expensive, averaging at $25 per square foot, but offer a diverse range of colors and styles.
In the Kitchen: Change the Backsplash
We used rta (ready-to-assemble) cabinets, and i talk about that process here. We installed the farmhouse sink and i share a tutorial on that process on my blog. We knocked out half of a wall to open up our kitchen, and i made an inexpensive gallery wall on the other side. Kierste’s note: my favorites in this room include the white tile backsplash, gorgeous gold hardware, the white alternative marble countertops, high ceiling, stainless appliances, and the lovely blue kitchen cabinets. I’m a huge fan of the microwave not being on top of the counter, because it really gives an uncluttered look, and gives you more counter space to work.
50 kitchen island ideas to perfectly suit your personal style 04 of 19 dustin halleck paint , wallpaper, peel-and-stick wood products: all are great options to give a new face to old cabinets. Corbels can be added below cabinets or under floating shelves for a classic, built-in look. Removing doors on some upper cabinets offers you easy-to-access open storage without having to add new shelving. Look for ways to refresh your home that not only fit your budget but also how you use the space on a daily basis. How to remove cabinet doors for open shelving storage in your kitchen 05 of 19.
Photo via @designbildmke need to create more space in a small kitchen ? while you can remove your kitchen island to open up the room, you can also keep the island and simply remodel it so that it’s more functional for your needs! change the shape of your island to free up walkways around your kitchen. Consider creating a nook in the island for your microwave or trash can. Or add built-in shelving on the sides of your island to get more storage space. There are plenty of ways to renovate a kitchen island !.