Pandemic Upgrades That Can Yield a Positive Return

The pandemic has no doubt put a wrench in all of the “normal” and day to day life activities that we are all used to. This has obviously seeped into how we use our homes as well as how we now view what a renovation will do to make your home more usable for you and your family. Spending more time in your kitchen? Or perhaps you desire a more comfortable outdoor space that may facilitate a pandemic friendly meet-up. These upgrades have been growing in popularity as we spend more and more time in our common spaces in our homes.

 

Due to a large number of stay at home orders and advice from officials that social distancing outdoors is considerably safer than meeting up in a local coffee shop or restaurant our outdoor spaces are being used more and more. Because of this people have increased their spending on making these spaces more comfortable and useful. The top upgrade that people are investing in a large swath of the Northeast and Midwest are fire pits. Someplace where family and friends can gather in a safe manner. Other areas have seen an uptick in creating screened in areas so that you can prevent the annoyance of bugs as well as giving the option of creating a more private space. Spending time outdoors in areas with a moderate climate may see a desire for outdoor cooking areas. All this time outdoors you will want to have all the comforts of home but in a much safer space to enjoy. 

 

Upgrading somewhere you spend a good amount of time in plus can add a relaxing factor to your experience has been popular across the board. The bathroom can be transformed into a retreat like space where the stresses of the day can melt away. By creating a spa area where you can pamper your skin and body with a simple replacement of your shower head can do wonders. Completely remodeling your shower to create the ultimate in relaxing spaces within your bathroom is another option. Making your bathroom more functional is an important part of spending more time at home. No one wants to be literally bumping into a loved one in the bathroom while getting ready in the morning so space is always at a premium. Increasing the size of a bathroom or even creating an extra bathroom can help in this situation if it is possible.

 

The kitchen has become the hub of the home in many situations as the kitchen table has become a meeting room, classroom, as well as the dining area for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For these reasons people have been laying out money to improve these areas as best they can. Having a nice upgraded backsplash to be a feature point in a family zoom dinner can be a way to make a statement. Creating more counter space with a new kitchen island can add important meal prep areas for all the bread baking and new recipes you are trying out. 

 

While all these upgrades are good for you and your family in the here and now they can also be a plus if you ever decide to list your home for sale. Upgrading outdoor spaces, prime bathroom additions and picture perfect kitchen areas can be a huge money maker when it comes to offers on your home. Keep this in mind for now and in the maybe not so far away future as the market heats up. If you are looking to list or buy don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.