{"id":6883,"date":"2017-09-06T15:15:28","date_gmt":"2017-09-06T22:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=6883"},"modified":"2017-09-04T15:45:03","modified_gmt":"2017-09-04T22:45:03","slug":"best-upgrades-to-personalize-your-new-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2017\/09\/best-upgrades-to-personalize-your-new-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Upgrades to Personalize Your New Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Before you move into your new house, you may want to make upgrades. These add value to your investment, improve your home&#8217;s function and allow you to express your personality. Plus, making upgrades before you move in reduces inconvenience later. Consider the following upgrades to make your new house feel like home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1. Enhance the Kitchen<\/strong><br \/>\nQuality kitchen upgrades ensure this room meets your family&#8217;s needs, and they add value to your home. Consider several changes that improve the quality and function of your kitchen.<br \/>\n\u2022 Get high-end, energy or water saving appliances.<br \/>\n\u2022 Lower the bar counter from 42 to 36 inches so it&#8217;s more accessible.<br \/>\n\u2022 Install quartz countertops.<br \/>\n\u2022 Add lighting under the counters.<br \/>\n\u2022 Choose matching fixtures and hardware.<br \/>\nWorried about staying on budget while renovating the most expensive room in the house? According to HomeAdvisor\u2019s Kitchen Cost Guide, it costs the average homeowner between $12,500 and $33,500 for a full kitchen remodel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2. Redo the Flooring<\/strong><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s definitely easier and more affordable to upgrade a house&#8217;s flooring before you arrange all the furniture. Consider stain-resistant carpeting in high-traffic areas, or install hardwood in connected rooms for a sleek appearance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3. Update the Bathroom<\/strong><br \/>\nSpruce up a bathroom already in the house or add an additional bathroom before your move. When renovating a bathroom, consider your current and future needs, such as your family size or entertaining habits. Several possible changes include :<br \/>\n\u2022 Install a double sink.<br \/>\n\u2022 Install a walk-in shower or jacuzzi tub.<br \/>\n\u2022 Choose decorative shower, floor, or wall tile.<br \/>\n\u2022 Customize the lighting or fixtures.<br \/>\n\u2022 Hang extra shelves for storage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>4. Bring in New Cabinetry<\/strong><br \/>\nBefore you unpack all your possessions, install new cabinetry that helps you get and stay organized. The kitchen and bathroom cabinets have a big effect on your home&#8217;s function and appearance. Choose cabinet finishes and designs that match your personal style and color scheme. You can hang the old cabinets in the garage or attic to expand your storage space.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>5. Update Electrical Wiring<\/strong><br \/>\nOlder houses may have outdated wiring or you may find that you need additional outlets in certain rooms. Walk through your house, visualize how you will use each room and plan any electrical wiring updates. With help from an electrician, you can add outlets in the living room to accommodate your gaming systems or wire the den ceiling for a new fan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>6. Wire for Internet Service<\/strong><br \/>\nImprove security and speed in your new home with wired internet throughout the house. It allows you to install and use a variety of electronics, including security cameras, in any room. Full-house wired internet also prevents outside users and hackers from accessing your network and potentially harming your family.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>7. Add Lots of Storage<\/strong><br \/>\nGetting extra storage throughout your house before you move helps you completely unpack and organize your home the way you want. The price of installing a new closet is about $1,800, as found on HomeAdvisor. Choose from a variety of cabinet types, shelving, and overhead storage designs and materials that match your needs and preferences.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>8. Transform the Laundry Room<\/strong><br \/>\nWhile you probably plan to use your laundry room primarily for laundry, you may wish to transform it into a functioning pantry, drop zone or mud room. Rearrange the washing machine and dryer hookup to make room for pantry storage. Consider adding a bench and hooks for shoes, backpacks and umbrellas, too.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.rismedia.com\/2017\/8-best-upgrades-to-personalize-your-new-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8 Best Upgrades to Personalize Your New Home<\/a> by Rachel Abraham | RisMedia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before you move into your new house, you may want to make upgrades. 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