Personalize Your New Home

If you’ve just bought a new home, congratulations! Although, it may not feel like it’s truly yours yet. Most of the time, it’ll take some sprucing up to add your own personal touch. Before choosing a move in date, consider some of these easy upgrades that can both add to your investment and allow you to add some of your own style to your humble abode.

The Best Upgrades for Your Home

1. Enhance the Kitchen – A quality kitchen that meets your family’s foodie needs is a must. It also increases the value of your home. Consider adding high-end, energy saving appliances, new countertops and maybe some upgraded cabinetry. Depending on the look you’re going for, and the budget you have to back it this project can be as minimal or extravagant as you like.

2. Redo the Flooring – This is a must before moving in. Most homeowners are removing carpet and replacing it with hardwood floors for a modern appearance. Others are choosing a wood-like tile flooring that has becoming more and more popular as it is cost effective, but looks high-end. If you do decide to stick with carpet, choose a stain-resistant carpeting that will last.

3.  Update the Bathroom – If it hasn’t already been updated, consider sprucing up the bathroom to meet both your current and future needs, such as family size or entertaining habits. Common upgrades include, installing a double sink, adding a walk-in shower, customizing light fixtures or adding additional storage.

4.  Add Extra Storage – Some homes simply don’t come built with enough storage for every family. Adding closet organizers, extra shelving or cabinetry that accommodates your storage needs before you unpack everything will help you stay more organized in the long run.

5. Wire for Internet – Improve both the security and speed of the internet in your new home with wide internet throughout the house. This will also allow you to install and use a variety of electronics in any room and helps prevent outside users and hackers from accessing your network.

Buying a new home is an exciting and sometimes stressful process. By making these types of upgrades before you move in, you can reduce the inconvenience of living through the remodeling and construction later. For more upgrades and to learn more about turning your house into a home click here.