Home Additions That Have Both Practical and Aesthetic Value

There are few ways to add as much value to your home as an addition. You get two major benefits with a home addition, you add practical, usable space to your home, and you get the opportunity to add aesthetic value to your home as well. But not all home additions are created equal, and you have to think carefully about which to use. Here are the top three home additions that bring both practical and aesthetic value to your home.

Additional Lights

Adding lights to your home is one of the best additions you can make to your home to increase practical and aesthetic value to your home. Nobody likes a dark house, buyers will notice that your home is poorly lit, and it will make your house less desirable. But not only do those aesthetics matter, light is actually a very important practical issue in your home. When your house is properly lit, it makes your house appear larger and more open, which are very desirable traits. If you are looking for a good place to start maximizing your practical and aesthetic value, adding lights to your home is a great choice.

A Kitchen Island

Kitchen Islands are the biggest kitchen trend that has taken off in the last decade or so. They are so popular, in fact, that it is difficult to find a modern or recently renovated kitchen anywhere that doesn’t feature a kitchen island. Having a kitchen island looks beautiful, particularly if you use a stunning countertop like marble or granite, but also adds practical cooking and gathering space in your kitchen. There are also some downsides of a kitchen island that you should be aware of. Adding an island does take up some considerable floor space, and if your kitchen isn’t large enough it can make the space feel cramped and small. But if you have the space for it, you should go for it.

Adding an Office

This addition is a larger endeavor than the other two but is just as valuable to both practicality and aesthetics in your home. Adding an office space to a house that doesn’t already feature a dedicated office space can be a major value addition to your home. With the amount of people who now work from home, having an office in your house can be a major selling point. But having an office or study in your home can also increase the aesthetics significantly. Everyone loves a classic office/study space with bookshelves and glass lamp shades. Consider adding an office if you can.

Home additions are great investments in your home. They can add significant practical and aesthetic value to any home. Try these three additions to maximize the value added to your home and to make your home an amazing space.

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