The Tell-tale Signs It’s Time to Renovate Your Bathroom & Kitchen
Two of the busiest spaces in a home are the bathroom and the kitchen, so it’s no surprise that these spaces are also where you can feel the home’s age or the accumulated wear and tear the most.
With this in mind, let’s look at the signs it’s time to undergo a bathroom or kitchen makeover.
Mould, Mildew & Odours
In both kitchens and bathrooms (but especially bathrooms), mould is a common problem. Unfortunately, mould pops up due to common issues such as water damage, leaks or poor sealing and plumbing as well as bad ventilation. To fix this, you may need to re-think the layout of the bathroom to increase airflow and reduce water damage.
New Safety Features Needed
Life changes are a great reason to update the space. This can be if someone with a disability is living in the home, or the elderly or very young. Building in safety features really can make life easier for you in the long run, and often these renovations (adding handrails, sit showers and the like) are easy to do, and require a small investment.
Need More Storage
If your bathroom or kitchen is starting to pile up with stuff everywhere, and you don’t have enough space for all your things, you can either opt to start reducing the clutter (we recommend this anyway) or look into the core issue: a lack of proper storage. The key to a relaxed space is storage, so it might be time to renovate with storage in mind.
Aesthetic Updates
Sometimes things just need to be updated. The most common reason people feel the need to do this is when your bathroom or kitchen is just outdated or getting hard to use, they’re an eyesore or just annoying you. Either way, a kitchen or bathroom makeover can be the key to an aesthetic feeling at home.
Boost Energy Efficiency
If you want to future-proof your home, moving towards energy-efficient choices is wise. As energy is often used in the bathroom and the kitchen all throughout the day, it’s a smart choice to update these areas first.
Increase Home Value
If you’re looking to sell your home in the near future, simple renovations are a great way to increase its overall value. Even if you don’t splurge to fully renovate other rooms (a fresh lick of paint is usually enough for bedrooms anyway), your bathroom and kitchen should be up to date to catch a buyer’s eye.
When you need a kitchen or bathroom update, contact MW Homes for Melbourne’s all-in-one renovation services.
