Living Room Home Improvements

By Fran Campbell - December 20, 2019

Many homeowners make home improvements in hopes to increase the value of their homes. When it comes time to sell your home at the Lake of the Ozarks, everyone hopes to get some form of return on their investment. When you think about making improvements to your home, you may think you have to make major home improvements like a complete kitchen remodel to increase the value. This isn’t always the case. Today, our real estate team at the Lake of the Ozarks has some tips for home improvements in your living room.

Install Efficient Windows

Energy-efficient windows can substantially reduce costs associated with heating and cooling, which is a huge perk to most interested buyers. Cold glass can create uncomfortable drafts as air next to the window is cooled and drops to the floor. Also, strong direct sunlight through a window onto people and interior surfaces can cause overheating and discomfort. They can also allow natural light to be let in without the concern of letting unwanted heat in. Overall, having energy-efficient windows can help to create a more comfortable space.

Let in the Light

The benefits of having lots of natural light in your home go far beyond energy savings. Research has proven that being exposed to natural lighting actually helps people be more productive, happier, healthier, and calmer. By renovating to add larger windows that let more natural lighting in, you'll not only create a more inviting atmosphere, but you'll also make the room seem larger by opening it up. If adding windows to improve natural lighting just isn't an option, there are natural-like lighting solutions that you can incorporate throughout your living room to improve the lighting and ambiance of the room.

Replace Worn Carpet

Take a look at your home's soft flooring. Are your carpets and area rugs stained or worn? Nothing turns buyers off more than the thought that they will immediately need to replace all of the floorings in a home. Ideally, you may want to replace them all, but if a limited budget puts a snag in that plan, start by replacing the carpet in the living room, where you're likely to see the most wear and tear.

Go with Light Neutral Colored Paint

While you may love bright colors that highlight existing architecture or add interest to a room without architectural features, you're not making these home improvements to appease your taste. You're trying to create a space that the buyers can see themselves in. If you choose to paint an accent wall in your living room a bright shade of red and paint the rest of the walls a contrasting color, it may look great with your decor, but the buyers may have a very difficult time envisioning their stuff in your home. It's important to make your house generic. A fresh coat of neutral paint will make your home appear larger, brighter and more appealing to potential buyers.

Contact Fran Campbell Team to Help Sell Your Home!

If you're thinking about selling your home in 2020, contact our real estate team at the Lake of the Ozarks - Fran Campbell Team. We can help with a market assessment and determine a fair market price for your home. When you're ready to sell your home, let our team of professional real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks help! We look forward to working with you!