If you are in the midst of building a house or thinking about making renovations, remember that if you use high-quality fittings and materials, the value of your home can increase by 10 to 12%.
This is especially important if you want to sell the house at a later stage. Here are a few ways to boost your property’s value.
Floor tiles:
High quality tiles, such as those made using porcelain or wood in your living room or bedrooms are a sure way to boost your home’s value.
If you opt to do so, use metal such as copper for the skirting to give it a contemporary feel. Copper is considered to be extremely trendy these days, and an increasing number of interior designers are recommending copper tiles for the walls.
Paint:
Although regular paint remains the most popular option for most people, you should use textured paint for your walls and/or ceilings.
Not only will this lend a more aesthetically pleasing look, textured paint is more durable than regular paint. Furthermore, it can cover imperfections (such as cracks) effectively.
Sockets:
The most commonly used options are those made with plastic as they are economical. However, metallic sockets are a better bet; they are more durable and are available in many variations and colour schemes.
Brass and stainless steel are trending currently; another option are grey switches surrounded by polished chrome plates.
Taps:
Chrome is an extremely popular option for basins and bath taps, although those made with bronze or nickel are also worth considering as they strike a warmer note than silver-toned metals.
Other colour variations worth considering are rose-gold or ‘antique-style’ gold for added bling. And while on the subject of powder rooms and bathrooms, high-end tubs, mirrors, lighting fixtures and wallpaper are all well worth considering.
By Uzma Khateeb-Nawaz
