Are You Over-Improving Your Home?

Finding interior remodeling design inspiration today is as simple as doing a search on the internet. You can find ideas for remodeling every room in your home, no matter what your budget may be. However, for some homeowners, this sometimes leads to “over-improving,” which is rarely a good thing.

Let our experienced team offer a few tips on how to achieve your home remodeling goals while avoiding the most common over-improvement pitfalls.

What Is Over-Improvement?

Every feature, enhancement and upgrade you do can add value to your home. If you’re flipping houses, over-improvement simply means putting more money into remodeling than you can expect to get out of a home at sale. If you’re remodeling for your own satisfaction, the definition of over-improving is a little less cut and dried.

In a nutshell, when you include extra features and additional upgrades that exceed your original plans, you’re already over-improving. This is why experts recommend starting a project with a clear objective. Anything outside this objective must be weighed carefully before being added.

How to Avoid Over-Improvement

First, think about why you’re remodeling your home. Are you doing it to help improve your quality of life? Perhaps you’re looking to expand the size of your kitchen to give you more space, or perhaps you want to add a brand-new bedroom for your growing family. When you know what you want to accomplish, it becomes easier to plan for a remodel.

As soon as you decide to start a project, consult with a professional contractor. They will help you plan out the necessary steps to get you to your remodeling goals. Their experience can also give you valuable insight into what will and will not work.

Don’t be afraid to ask your remodeling contractors for their recommendations. Often, they may be able to suggest alternative upgrades that will give you more value for your remodel, whether your goal is to increase the value of your home or to simply improve your comfort and quality of life.

Let’s Start a Conversation!

For all your remodeling needs, turn to DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Madison. Give us a call at (608) 352-9944 or fill out our contact form to start a conversation today! We serve homeowners in Monona, Sun Prairie, Fitchburg, Verona and other nearby areas.

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