Building a home is an exciting process that allows you complete customization from start to finish. Once you have the basics figured out, it’s time to start thinking about what fun additions you can incorporate into your new place.
If you’re looking for inspiration, here are 6 cool upgrades that will make your home build project stand out from all the rest.
Energy-Efficient Appliances
While appliances might not seem that cool at first, upgrading to energy-efficient alternatives for your fridge, microwave, dryer, and other regularly used appliances will save you big bucks on future electric bills. Not only that, but it’s better for the environment, too! Sustainable savings? We say yes.
If you’re on a budget, opt for energy-efficient versions of the appliances you use on a daily basis, like the refrigerator. It’s a small change that will make a big difference down the line.
Kitchen Island
The kitchen is the centerpiece of the home and it’s usually a major selling point for future buyers. Incorporating an island in your home’s kitchen will not only increase its resale value, but it’ll provide you with much-needed counter space and can even serve as a breakfast counter if you add barstools.
Skylights
Natural light is always flattering and a unique way to add more of it to your home is through the addition of skylights. These windows are great in the kitchen and entryways as they help brighten up the space without the need for extra lights in the daytime.
If you’re contemplating adding skylights to a family room area, consider adding retractable shades – too much light can make it hard to watch movies or see your TV screen during the day.
Recessed Lighting
Recessed lighting is classy, sophisticated, and doesn’t encroach on your headspace if you have low ceilings. Instead of having hanging light fixtures, recessed lighting is unobtrusive and illuminates beautifully.
You can put recessed lights in the kitchen, bathroom, living room – anywhere you’d like a little extra light without taking up too much space.
Fireplace
A fireplace is an easy way to create a cozy atmosphere in your home. The best part is that if a traditional fireplace isn’t doable for some reason, electric fireplaces are easy to install and produce the same effect.
It can be hard to go back in and add a fireplace down the line once the house is complete, so if you’re thinking about it, it’s better to add one during the building process than to rip your walls apart later on.
Heated Floors
Nobody likes stepping out of the shower and onto a cold tile floor, especially in the winter. Adding heated floors is easy to do during the building process and will make such a difference when the weather gets cold. This is another one of those projects that’s impossible to do later without ripping up the floor, so be sure to tackle this before the bathroom is complete – you’ll thank us later.
While none of these additions are totally necessary for your new place, they’ll go a long way towards upping the resale value and making the house a cozy, comfortable place to live. By making a few small adjustments during the building process, you can create a totally unique atmosphere that will make your house a home for years to come.
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