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Benefits of Home Renovation

What Are the Benefits of Renovating Your Home?

When we look at the landscape of projects when it comes to owning a home, a renovation can be a substantial undertaking. Before you decide to revamp your kitchen, renew your bathroom, or pursue other projects, let’s walk through the benefits of a home renovation with Quality Homes of Rochester. Let’s look at a few of the most significant benefits of home improvements.

Increase Your Home’s Value

Home renovations, whether cosmetic or functional, increase the value of your home’s resale value. You can estimate the ARV (after renovation value) of your home using this formula:

Current Home Value + (70% x Cost of Renovation) = ARV

70% is the average amount recovered from the renovation cost and varies by project. For example, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Remodeling Impact Report, a kitchen upgrade will garner a 67% cost recovery, and a bathroom renovation has a cost recovery of 71%.

Reduce Energy Costs

Home remodeling can also reduce energy costs by improving energy efficiency. Adding insulation, sealing drafts, and using high-efficiency appliances and lighting all save energy and reduce utility bills. Ask our experts to recommend energy-efficient options for your remodeling job.

Improve Safety

Remodeling a room can help eliminate safety hazards. For example, adding grab bars or a zero-clearance shower to a bathroom will reduce the risk of accidents for family members. Consider new windows and doors to add another layer of safety to your home.

Meet Your Family’s Space Needs

Are you feeling a little cramped in your house? Whether you need space for a home office, a downstairs master suite, or even a playroom for the kids, a home addition will make a huge difference. We’ll ensure your addition blends seamlessly into your current architecture and style for maximum appeal and functionality. Refer back to the Impact Report for the cost recovery for various additions.

Add the “WOW” Factor

A renovation is the perfect reason to change your style and home decor. Start with the space you’re remodeling and pull the design through your home with accents of matching styles and colors. Let your creativity run free!

Boost Comfort

Renovations can make your home more comfortable for everyone. A renovation in a high-traffic area, like the kitchen or bathroom, can provide more enjoyment throughout your home.

Kitchen

They say that the kitchen is the heart of your home. It’s the space where your family spends the most time—cooking, eating, socializing, working, and doing homework. A kitchen remodel can improve the efficiency of meal preparation and enhance the room for social interaction, making it a more enjoyable and functional space for your family.

Bathroom

The experts at Quality Homes of Rochester can help you transform your bathroom into a place of relaxation and rejuvenation. We will help you choose fixtures, storage options, and innovations that reflect your style and budget and make your bathroom an oasis.

Get Started With Quality Homes of Rochester

There are clearly more benefits to renovating your home than we can possibly name, and we are here to help you achieve your remodel’s functionality and style goals. We are dedicated to meeting and exceeding your expectations at every step of the process. Get started on your journey by requesting a quote today or calling us at 585.429.5400.

Your bathroom can be more than a space for personal care—it can be a refreshing mini-retreat.

Spa-Like Touches

Introduce design elements like river rock tiles in the shower, a teak bathmat, or a freestanding tub with a window view. Add an outdoors element by choosing a rainwater showerhead and allowing the water to feel like soft rainfall.

Natural Ventilation

Add an operable window or solar-powered skylight to naturally promote airflow and reduce humidity. A ventilation system or fan is essential for reducing moisture. Clean your vent of dust or buildup to ensure moisture is not trapped in your bathroom, which can lead to mildew or mold buildup.

Soothing Scents

Essential oil diffusers or lavender bundles in the shower smell incredible, mirroring nature’s sensory experiences. Try tying eucalyptus in your shower, releasing a minty, relaxing scent once the steam and humidity rise.

Styling with Biophilic Design in Mind

You don’t need a significant renovation to bring the benefits of biophilic interior design into your home. Wise styling choices can go a long way.

Incorporate Natural Forms

Curved lines, imperfect shapes, or patterns inspired by leaves, waves, or tree bark all show nature’s organic beauty. Look for these shapes in furniture, rugs, and light fixtures.

For example, a naturalistic style can be achieved by pairing an L-shaped couch or sectional in natural colors with a dark wooden coffee table and an earth-toned rug beneath.

Declutter and Let Spaces Breathe

Nature has rhythm and flow, and your space should, too. Avoid crowding surfaces and leave space around or between key features to create a sense of calm and openness.

Drawers or closets that blend in with the features of your room can be great places to put away essential items while keeping them close at hand.

Naturalistic Home Additions for Outdoor Access

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A sunroom could be the perfect solution if you have a growing family or have always wanted a special place to retreat. This type of addition fits right in with naturalistic design principles, allowing access to sunlight, the breeze, and the outdoors while inside.

A sunroom or screened-in porch is the perfect combination of indoor coziness and the natural world’s beauty. Additionally, it can be a great place to host friends and family as the evening goes on without the annoyance of bugs.

At Quality Homes, our expert team has the knowledge and experience to handle all home additions and configurations. Whether you need an office, another bedroom, garage, screened-in porch, sunroom, or something different entirely, we can help!

Learn more about home additions in Rochester, NY.

Biophilic Decor

Consider elements like a tabletop fountain, driftwood sculptures, or art that features landscapes and natural scenes. Mirrors can reflect light and views, enhancing the presence of the outdoors. If you like fish, a fish tank or an outdoor koi pond (if it is warm enough for them year-round) would be a great addition to this style.

The Quality Homes Difference

Biophilic and naturalistic design invites nature’s essence into our daily lives. You can create a home that feels alive and supports your well-being. It can inspire everyone who enters with sunlight, wood, plants, and innovative design.

Start your home improvement journey with something easy. You could add a hanging plant or choose natural wood furniture in the kitchen. Then, build out from there, guided by nature’s wisdom and your vision.

Are you ready for a complete, naturally inspired redesign or addition? Contact us at Quality Homes and schedule a consultation with our designers today!

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