Whether you’re looking to increase property value before you list your home or you just purchased a new home and are looking for home renovation ideas, there are lots of things to consider. For example, what room to start with. What contractors to hire. How to control costs. Not to mention trying to narrow down what you want.

Here is our list of top value-adding home renovation ideas you can get started on today.

Upgrade your front door. Front doors have a lasting impression in home buyers’ minds. It’s typically the first thing someone sees in-person or from photos online.

Plant low maintenance landscaping. A great way to add some curb appeal to your house is to tidy up your front lawn including adding some low maintenance landscaping.

Install new light fixtures. Light fixtures can have a dramatic effect on the look and feel of your home. Update some of your outdated fixtures in all the rooms in your house.

Give your kitchen a facelift. If you have an older kitchen, consider giving your kitchen a facelift. You don’t have to spend the money to completely redo your kitchen, but you can replace or paint cabinets.

Replace countertops. If you can consider replacing your old countertops with granite or butcher block to give your kitchen a new look or feel.

Install new kitchen hardware. An easy home renovation for your kitchen is to upgrade the knobs on your cabinets and drawers.

Upgrade appliances. If you have an outdate refrigerator or oven, consider spending the money to upgrade your appliances for a modern look.

Invest in good furniture. Good furniture can last a lifetime. Investing in quality pieces will set your home apart and look better when staging your home when it comes time to sell.

Choose neutral colors when painting. When painting your living room and bedroom, use neutral colors. Then, you can add pops of color in your décor.

Ready to start? We also offer the home reno services with Curbio, a pre-sale home renovation company that allows you to renovate first and pay at closing when you sell. Let us help you get started today!