Home Features That Add Pizzaz!

Many homeowners are deciding to stay put and renovate rather than move.   And many are adding unique features that add enjoyment for them and will set their home apart should they decide to sell in the future.  Check out some of these great ideas and see if you can implement any into your next remodel.

Home Movie Theater

For the movie buff, a home theater is a great investment.  Ideal for basements where light is limited, home movie theaters can be customized to fit the needs of your family.  Most home theaters offer customized seating, a large screen, and a sound system with sight lines adjusted for optimal listening and viewing.  Forget about parking, having to be on time, and paying an arm and a leg for pop and popcorn. 

Stationary Pool

For the swimming enthusiast, how about an excersize pool.  Hydraulic pumps create waves to provide a great workout.  These small vinyl-sided steel panel pools can be built indoors or outdoors, and above or in the ground.  They are easier to clean and take up less space than conventional pools.  Costs start at nearly $13,000, or about half of what the cheapest conventional pools would cost. They are easy to dismantle and move and can fit a maximum of eight people.

Claw Foot Bath Tub

If you prefer a soak of a more relaxed kind, a one-of-a-kind vintage cast-iron clawfoot tub with porcelain finish may be right up your alley.  These conversation pieces are part of a dwindling supply nationwide.  Nearly all are stamped with the year of manufacture on the bottom (typically between the 1870s and 1930s). They are easily adaptable to modern plumbing systems.  You may need to do some refurbishing if you find one in good condition, but the beautiful end product is well worth the time investment.

Classic Bar

If you find yourself spending more time at home instead of going out on the town, then investing in a classic bar may be just the thing for you.  These entertainment icons can be decked out to suit your every need with built-in refrigeration, beveled mirrors, display area for collectibles, warming drawers, beer taps, wine captains, and a flat-screen TV.  Antique versions, such as residential models constructed by Chicago company Balke-Collender from the 1920s to the 1940s, are hard to find but worth the hunt.

Adding these and other features to your home can raise your enjoyment of your space and set you apart when and if you decide to sell.  If you're wondering whether or not to add a new feature to your home and aren't sure how it will affect the resale value of your home, please give us a call.  We'd love to discuss it with you.