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Top Tips for Adding Value to Your Home

24 February 2025

If you are hoping to sell your home in the future to upsize, move to a better location or accommodate your family’s needs, you can add value to your home easily.

Whether you have a substantial budget, or just want to make small tweaks, there’s a wide variety of projects you can undertake to create value for your home.

Here are five top tips for adding significant value to your home for every budget.

1. Extend the House

One of the biggest methods for increasing the value of your house is to extend the property. Whether you opt to extend onto the garden, or to the side of your home, be aware that an extension could impact the value of your property by reducing the garden size.

You could add additional bedrooms, which would increase the value of your home dramatically, or add space for ensuite bathrooms or a study space for working from home.

If you’re looking for a low cost option, why not build a summer house or covered patio area?

2. Landscape Your Garden

Good garden space can be incredibly sought after for growing families and city-based couples looking for their small green oasis in the urban jungle.

A well groomed garden can be a big selling point, so landscaping it to include grass, flower beds, or even a vegetable patch could result in a quick sale.

If you have a smaller garden, or feel that traditional grassy turf could be too much work, why not install some artificial grass, patio area or decking? This requires minimal maintenance, is easy to clean, and will add to the aesthetic charm of your home.

If you’re looking for plants, pots, or other garden tools and equipment, visiting Dobbies garden centre will supply you with everything you need for a beautiful garden set up that your neighbours will envy!

3. Open Up Your Rooms

By creating an open plan space in your home, you can open up your space to create more light, more versatile space and a better arrangement for your furniture.

Whether you knock through some interior walls, or simply remove some doors, open plan homes are generally favoured for househunters due to their versatility.

4. Add Windows to Create Light

Adding windows, or extending existing ones can add value by making rooms look larger and airier.

In attic rooms or conversions, skylights can be integral for providing light and ventilation. If you want to install high quality skylights, using companies like Lonsdale Metal will give you the astounding finish you need, without the unreasonable price tag.

5. Decorate The Interior

There’s no need to decorate your home on a big budget. All you need for an immaculate finish is some high quality paint, a fresh new floor or carpet and some tasteful decor.

If you want to decorate your house on a budget, using secondhand marketplaces like Vinted is a great way to find very high quality goods for a reduced price. Whether you want to find new cushions, ornaments, sofa throws or more, Vinted has something for everyone.

Do you have any tips for adding value to your home? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

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