Top Amenities To Increase The Value of Your Custom Home
Even if you plan to build your forever home, consider these top amenities that will pay off for your family and for a potential future sale.
Regardless of how long you plan to live in your new home, it's smart to tailor your choices based on how they'll impact the resale value of the house later on. Make sure to consider these top amenities that will pay off for your family down the line.
Open Floor Plan
By forgoing unnecessary walls, you give your home the modern aesthetic that most buyers are after these days. According to a survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), buyers prefer completely or partially open space around the living area, dining room, and kitchen. These floor plans also allow more natural light to enter and make your home seem larger.
Landscaping
First impressions can be tough, so be sure your home wows from the exterior. Attractive landscaping implies the home is well-maintained inside. Work with a landscape designer to create an appealing front yard with well-kept shrubs and hedges. According to research conducted by HomeLight, 76% of agents agree that curb appeal is the number one project you should complete to increase your home's marketability.
Stone Veneer
Remodeling magazine suggests that replacing a band of vinyl on your house's exterior with a stone veneer recovers about 96% of its investment at resale, while also giving your home a modern finish.
Steel Door
A steel door has been shown to recover 69%-91% at resale. Buyers appreciate the energy efficiency, low maintenance and cold-blocking powers of metal. Plus, it provides an added sense of safety.
Modern Garage Door
Installing a modern garage door which slides easily and looks attractive from the outside will help your home appear more visually seamless and technologically updated to buyers.
Bathroom & Kitchen Fixtures
Go for a cohesive, modern look across all your fixtures. Ensure all drawer knobs, pulls and faucets match in style. At the moment, brushed nickel and matte stainless steel fixtures are popular for contemporary homes, while oil-rubbed bronze takes the cake for a more traditional style.
Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floors have been shown to recover over 100% of their cost at resale, according to NAR's 2019 Remodeling Impact Report. This makes the home attractive to pet owners, as carpet needs replacing too often with animals around.
Energy Efficient Appliances
By choosing appliances with the Energy Star symbol -- the federal certification of reduced energy use without sacrificed performance -- you instantly make your home a more sustainable investment that’s more appealing to buyers. An NAHB study found that energy-efficient appliances ranked as desirable or essential features in nearly 90% of moderate-income home buyers. Additionally, you're saving yourself energy costs while you call the place home.
Energy Efficient Windows
Windows are extremely costly to replace, so by opting for energy-efficient models, you're making your home significantly more appealing to environmentally and financially-savvy buyers.The NAHB survey showed that home buyers of all economic backgrounds ranked Energy Star-rated windows among their most-wanted features. Browse the U.S. Department of Energy's online guide to learn about minimum energy-efficiency standards for your climate zone.
Statement Staircases
A stylish staircase, particularly paired with an open floor plan, can immediately make your space seem larger and more appealing to buyers. Floating staircases occupy less space compared to the traditional alternative, opening up the square footage beneath them.
Commercial Grade Kitchen
The kitchen is more than a space to cook and eat; it’s a space for community and gathering. Most people spend a lot of time in their kitchen, so they're looking for a sleek, cohesive look and top-notch functionality and storage. Equip your kitchen with speciality features like restaurant-quality appliances, large pantries, and wine fridges to seal the deal with homebuyers who love to entertain.
Spa Bathroom
A walk-in shower elevates the style of your bathroom while simultaneously making it more accessible to individuals with mobility issues. Pair it with a free-standing tub and your bathroom becomes an elegant sanctuary. Added features like heated towel warmers, deep tubs, chic lighting, and electronic controls for preset sprays, temperature, music and steam settings take your bathroom to the next level for the high-end buyer.
Whether you’re building your forever home or beginning a lucrative real estate journey, Atmos can help you get started.
