7 Apartment Renovations Not to Include in Your Plan

1. 7 Apartment Renovations Not to Include in Your Plan

2. If you’ve bought an apartment and plan to try and sell it on at a profit, you might be considering renovating it to make it into a truly desirable and livable space for a lucky buyer. However, some renovations can actually end up costing you more money in the long run, and may not be as wise an investment as you might at first think. Below are 7 apartment renovations you probably shouldn’t include in your plan:

3. 1.Decorative light fixtures and fittings Lighting can help sell a home, that much is true, but don’t forget that light fixtures and fittings are subjective choices, and what may be in fashion now, may not be further down the line. Keep the lighting simple and not overly lavish; a buyer can easily change the lighting without having to spend a fortune, should they want to. • Textured walls and ceilings Some textured painting techniques can look amazing, but if a buyer doesn’t like your choice, they may be deterred at the prospect of having to remove it all and replace it with something they do like.

4. Eye catching colors It’s always best to choose neutral colors when decorating an apartment for resale, since you have no idea what color furniture and decorative items the buyer will have, let alone what colors they like. Colors that are too bright and bold could be distracting, and again, the thought of having to repaint the whole apartment might be off putting for some buyers.

5. A high-end kitchen While it is true for most homes that the kitchen is at its heart, remodeling a kitchen in an apartment doesn’t typically offer a high return on your investment. Instead of spending out on a luxury, high-end kitchen, consider simply replacing minor elements that might be looking tired, such as kitchen cabinets and appliances.

6. A luxury bathroom Remodeling a bathroom can be a worthwhile project to undertake when renovating an apartment, but it’s important not to get carried away and spend too much money on it. Bathrooms are also very personal spaces, and if you get your design choices wrong, or buyers don’t love the new bathroom suite as much as you do, it could deter them.

7. Losing bedrooms Even if you combine two smaller bedrooms to make a larger bedroom, the majority of buyers – especially those with a family, or who are planning to start one – prefer more bedrooms, over bigger bedrooms. Small bedrooms, tastefully decorated, will typically prove more appealing to buyers than one large, remodeled bedroom. • Taking out closets Closet space is sacred in most homes, especially apartments where space and storage are often at a premium. Losing closets, even to make a room bigger, will almost always be a mistake in terms of selling an apartment.

8. So, this is a list of what not to include in your renovation plan, all you need to decide upon now, is what you do want to include. For more ideas and guidance on how to make your apartment more desirable to buyers, reach out to a local construction firm specializing in renovations.

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