Renovating your home isn’t just about making it more stylish or raising its resale value — though these are great perks. Ultimately, renovation should be about increasing your home’s livability. Here are some tips for making your castle more livable.
1. Comfortable shower instead of big bathtub. Tubs are yesterday’s news because they gobble up too much space. Instead, consider a spacious shower.
2. Group windows together facing best views instead of scattering them around the house. Got great views that you’re not fully utilizing? Consider using lots of glass to connect the inside and outside of your home.
3. Keep ceiling heights reasonable for the room size. Taller doesn’t necessarily mean better when it comes to ceiling heights. Extremely tall ceilings make rooms more difficult to decorate, heat and cool. Instead, create the illusion of height with wall trim and multiple paint colors.
4. Walk-in pantry instead of kitchen cabinets. Instead of walls covered with cabinets, consider opting for a walk-in pantry, which takes up less space and stores more. Convert the unused wall space into windows, and enjoy a natural light-rich kitchen.
For more ideas on increasing your home’s livability, check out this article.