By Suzana Mikolova 
If you’re going to sell your home or simply want to raise its value there are multiple things that you can do.
However the most overlooked but most effective method available to you is to improve your home. Home improvements can add immense value to your home especially in the bathrooms and kitchens. These two areas are the most important areas in a home when it comes to everyday living and customizing them can add immense value.
One of the reasons for this is that there are thousands of homes made by name brands all across the country. All of these are identical in design to the others of the same model so their initial resell value is low. Any home improvements add to the individuality and value of a home but really large scale improvements can add value in the range of tens of thousands of dollars.
Let’s take a look at the bathroom for starters. Most homes come with a toilet, a sink with a cabinet, and a tub that also doubles as a shower. This is the standard bathroom and while it is functional it is not very desirable. You have many areas in this room to improve upon but most choose to do something about the shower. If you have the funding, time, patience and skills you can convert your typical shower tub into a very relaxing and inviting area.
Most often people will replace the traditional tub with a hot tub, install new tiling, install a new shower system, and possibly add glass doors or metal railings. These are not uncommon items and are by far not the most expensive to purchase. However if done properly it can increase the value of your home.
The next area to look at is the kitchen. Kitchens are standardized with many drawers, cabinets, a stove, and a place for a fridge. While you will not be deviating from this, the goal is to simply enhance the effect. Installing new cabinets, drawers, flooring, wallpaper, and a center table if you have the room can do wonders for a home. Another item that works for any room in a home is the lighting.
Lighting can make boring rooms grand and bad lighting can make impressive rooms abysmal. While it’s all just beams of light and not actual renovation the proper lighting can make all the difference when modifying a room. It’s always best to examine this area first before making any changes to your home. The idea is to take the route that will raise the value at a price point you can afford.
Raising a home’s value can be done through an assortment of ways but home improvement is the best route. Changing the lighting, replacing tiling, and upgrading rooms can increase the value of your home tremendously. Remember that before you give up hope on increasing your home’s value to take a look at your local home remodeling contractor, with their help you may be inspired to make changes.