Renovation tips

Thinking of renovating? RENOVATION Was spent on renovating $6.5 in Australia during 2012. That is nearly $500 million every month! With property prices now beginning to show improvement, spending on home renovations is expected to jump significantly throughout 2013. BILLION Cost range Cost range $20,000 $60,000 The typical cost range of a renovation is between $20,000 and $60,000. Nationally, 43% of home owners have plans to renovate. Popular renovations Bathrooms 60% of renovation budgets are spent on bathrooms and kitchens, whilst the remaining 40% is most commonly spent on lounge, family, outdoors and bedrooms Bedroom Kitchens Average cost of renovations. $12, 000 $16,000 Kitchens Range $9,000 $12, 000 Range Bathrooms $18,000 $24, 000 Range Bedroom Kitchen renovation tips: Paint: This financially friendly addition can completely change the look and vibe of any living area. Ramp up and modernise your kitchen with a fresh coat. Don't just think walls either. You can get appliance paint, which can transform a tired old looking fridge, into something that looks brand new! Lighting: The effect of light can make or break the element of how attractive something is. Keep this in mind when renovating your kitchen. Contrast what lighting schemes would go with certain finishes. Avoid shadows in a kitchen, a clean lighting scheme makes for a clean kitchen. Bathroom expense: If your house is a total wreck and you have enough money to upgrade just two rooms, just about every realtor on Earth would advise choosing your bathroom as one of them. You can expect a return on investment (ROI) of about 85 percent. Much like your kitchen, an up to date and functional bathroom is a key element in getting your home to sell. Tiling (24%) Plumbing (19%) IAppliances (57%) Windows: Often overlooked, window renovations can not only add great curb appeal, but also great functionality. You'll recoup 60 to 90 percent of the costs when installing energy efficient windows. And, you may qualify for a 10 percent green energy tax credit in the process! A good window plan will also help open up your home. If you have views, take advantage of them. Make use of natural light. Just having a nice flow will add value to your home. Piktochart make information beautiful