If you could change one thing in your house, what would it be? The kitchen sink? The bathroom tile? Your spouse's habit of leaving socks on the floor? While we can't help you with the latter, we can guide you in the right direction when it comes to remodeling best practices. According to a report from Houzz, a home renovation software company, kitchens are the most popular rooms to remodel: 28 percent of the homeowners surveyed said they had remodeled the kitchen and 30 percent of them said they had added something else to the kitchen. It's no surprise that the kitchen is a popular room for remodeling. As it's a room with a lot of traffic, it's ideal for entertaining guests and there are plenty of opportunities to personalize it.
From faucets and sinks to countertops, cabinets and splash guards, there are plenty of opportunities to make your kitchen your own. Next up is the bathroom, which 25 percent of those surveyed said they had remodeled last year. It's important to note that this is the guest bathroom, as people want to make a good impression on visitors to the house. As these bathrooms are often smaller, it's not as expensive to remodel them as a larger master bathroom, but they can make a big impression.
You can change the countertop, the cabinet, the toilet, the wall decor, the bathtub, the tiles, the mirror, the lighting and more. Just be sure to store anything currently in the bathroom in a portable storage container so it doesn't get in the way. The third most popular room to remodel is the living room or family room. This is usually where the family spends the most time, so renovations are often designed with comfort in mind. Opening up the floor plan and adding features for entertaining are two of the most common renovations you'll see in living rooms.
Portable storage bins are also ideal for storing furniture. Most real estate experts agree that the kitchen is one of the best places to start remodeling a home. The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home, where family and friends come together to cook, eat and socialize. A beautifully renovated kitchen can significantly increase the value of your home and attract potential buyers if you plan to sell it in the future.
