What to reform first: the most valued rooms when buying a house

Before buying a house, especially second-hand, we look at everything, absolutely everything. It is normal, after all, the purchase of a home is the largest investment that we will surely make in our lives, and a bad choice can end up being very expensive.

But, from the seller's side, this issue is also important, since a renovated house increases its market value by up to 20%. But where to start? Habitissimo experts give us the clues.

The kitchen, the great star

It is the room of the house that attracts the most attention and that is inspected more carefully. A kitchen in perfect condition and with a modern image gives a flat a lot of points. In addition, it is also one of the areas of the house that deteriorates the most, therefore, starting with it is a good idea.

Renewing floors, coverings and furniture is an investment that will always pay off. You don't have to spend a lot either, sometimes a good facelift is enough: painting tiles and cabinet doors, changing the countertop and faucet, and upgrading the lighting will completely change the look of the kitchen.

The bathrooms, the other protagonists

The bathroom is the second room that is most valued. And it is also easier for it to deteriorate or become outdated. Therefore, a reform is also advisable if it is not in the best conditions.

The ideal is to renovate it completely, facilities included. For tighter budgets, painting tiles, vinyl tiles, and more current-style toilets and faucets may suffice.

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The bedrooms and the essential storage space

It is another of those reforms that are highly valued in a house. We all store countless belongings and objects, without forgetting our clothes (ours and home). Therefore, having enough space to store them is essential. Making built-in wardrobes in the rooms will exponentially increase the interest of potential buyers.

Another practical solution, when there is no storage room or there are no cabinets, is to make a small custom pantry on the clothesline or on the terrace. Any storage solution will always be well received.

Space issue: open rooms

The pandemic has changed the characteristics that many considered ideal in a home. Now more diaphanous spaces are preferred where the feeling of spaciousness predominates and light circulates freely. In addition, eliminating partitions means gaining a few precious centimeters that allow, for example, to create a small work area in the living room.

For all these reasons, opening rooms is another reform that is especially valued today. And it is not always an expensive reform, opening a corridor or a kitchen to the living room does not cost too much if it is not necessary to divert plumbing or heating installations.

A look at the ground

It is one of those reforms that do not cost much or require work, but that can completely renew the image of the house. If the floors are worn, dull or very old, laying a laminate or laminated flooring over them does not take much time or expense. In return, the house will offer a much warmer and more welcoming image.

Windows and energy saving

With the price of electricity soaring, any reform aimed at improving the insulation and energy efficiency of the house will multiply the value of what is invested in it. For this reason, good insulated windows and shutters are a great claim in these times.

looking for a breath

For many years, terraces and balconies were closed to add useful meters to the houses. Today just the opposite is happening, what they are looking for are open spaces that allow us to enjoy the air and the sun.

For this reason, one of the reforms that is increasingly valued more is to remove the glazing from the terraces or replace them with glass curtains and thus enable them as a space for relaxation and rest where we can give ourselves a little respite when we feel overwhelmed.

These are the rooms and elements that attract the most attention and the reforms that can add extra value to a home. Therefore, it is worth dwelling on them and analyzing all the benefits that can be obtained with, sometimes, a few small reforms.