fbpx

Call Us

Blog

5 Home Luxuries That Can Help Raise Your Home Value

Posted on Author Bruzzese Home ImprovementsCategories Home Improvement TipsTags , Leave a comment on 5 Home Luxuries That Can Help Raise Your Home Value

As a homeowner, you should constantly be on the lookout for new upgrades that are going to increase the value of your property and make your home a little more enticing to potential buyers. Even if you don’t plan on selling your home in the next few years, many upgrades are going to make your life much easier and improve your family’s comfort. Here is a look at five home renovation projects that will turn your house into a world-class getaway.

Smart Home Devices

In addition to making your home more luxurious, installing a few smart devices could also increase its resale value by as much as five percent. Some of the most popular smart home devices include wireless thermostats, remote garage door openers, and video doorbells. When you are shopping for smart home upgrades, you should try to stick to a single brand so that all of the devices can be controlled with one app for added convenience.

Steam Shower

Installing a luxury steam shower in your home might be easier than you realize. While some homeowners prefer to rip out the whole shower and build the new unit from scratch, you can buy a prefabricated fiberglass unit. In order to carry out this project, you will probably need to hire a contractor who specializes in plumbing systems as well as electrical wiring. You may also take this time to redo your entire bathroom. A refresh can make all the difference to you as well as to potential buyers.

Whole-House Electrostatic Air Filter

If anyone in your family struggles with seasonal allergies or other respiratory issues, then you might want to consider installing a whole-house electrostatic air filter. These systems are incorporated into the ducts that are already in your home, and most units have a 98 percent efficiency rating. You also won’t have to worry about replacing dirty filters every few weeks.

Central Vacuum System

This is another simple upgrade that is going to improve the functionality of your home and set it apart from every other piece of property in the neighborhood. Central vacuum systems usually have small inlets located in the walls in every room. You can attach a lightweight hose to those inlets to quickly clean up spills, dust, and other debris that you want out of the house. This will eliminate the need to pull the clunky vacuum out of the closet every time someone makes a mess right after you deep clean your floors.

Heated Floors

With floor heating, you will be able to keep your home at a comfortable temperature no matter what the weather is like outside. Instead of blowing warm air into your home, one of these systems will radiate heat from the ground up—toasty toes can make all the difference. A well-maintained radiant heating system can easily last for 30 years, and you could save quite a bit of money on your heating costs during that time.

After you have completed one of these projects, you should take a fresh look at your current insurance policy to see if you have adequate coverage. You want to be absolutely sure that all of these luxury upgrades are going to be covered in the event of a serious mishap.

 

Escape to Your Personal Retreat: 4 Ways to Turn Your Bathroom Into a Home Spa

Posted on Author Bruzzese Home ImprovementsCategories Bathroom Remodeling, Home Improvement TipsTags , Leave a comment on Escape to Your Personal Retreat: 4 Ways to Turn Your Bathroom Into a Home Spa

Escape to Your Personal Retreat 4 Ways to Turn your Bathroom Into a Home Spa

Do you love going to the spa? Have you always wanted to have your own personal spa at home? With these four small changes, you can transform your boring bathroom into your personal spa retreat.

Buy Spa-Like Towels

Have you noticed how luxurious the towels at the spa feel? They’re so soft and comfortable. You can almost feel yourself melting into them. Why not treat yourself to higher quality, spa-like towels at home? Invest in a few sets of large, luxurious, high-quality towels so every time you step out of the shower you get the sensation that you’re at the spa.

Upgrade your Shower Head

Upgrading your shower head is a simple fix that can make a big difference. Splurge on a super fancy relaxing shower head. There are so many different styles and options you can consider. First, you’ll need to decide if you want your shower head to be removable or permanently attached. Also, think about if you want a rain shower head, massaging shower head, or if you want to find a shower head with both features. Check out this article on the best luxury shower heads to help you find the perfect addition for your new spa.

Install a New Counter Top

Make your new spa sparkle and shine with a shiny new countertop. Countertop installation in your bathroom can help your space stand out. You can pick a nice, high-quality stone in your favorite color to complete your space. Think about going to the spa; would you see a laminate or plain white counter top there? I highly doubt it. Improve your new spa with a beautiful granite or quartz countertop.

Add Some Fresh Paint

No spa has boring white walls. Freshen up your bathroom with a new coat of paint. Did you know that light blues, greens, and purples on a wall can help you feel relaxed? Pick one of those colors for your personal spa. You can either paint the space yourself or hire a local painter. If you’re able to, painting the space yourself may help you feel accomplished and let you further enjoy relaxing in your new get-away.

Hopefully we have given you some inspiration to create your own personal spa retreat. These simple changes can transform even the most boring bathrooms into a luxury escape.

Master Bedroom a Bit Meh? 4 Ways to Add Excitement to Your Sleeping Space

Posted on Author Bruzzese Home ImprovementsCategories Home Improvement TipsTags Leave a comment on Master Bedroom a Bit Meh? 4 Ways to Add Excitement to Your Sleeping Space

Master Bedroom a Bit Meh 4 Ways to Add Excitement to Your Sleeping Space

While you may have the house of your dreams, perhaps one of the items you had to settle with was a lackluster master bedroom. Sure, it has a great space, but there’s nothing else about it that screams master bedroom. If you want to impress your friends and any guests that you may invite to your home, then consider these four ways to transform that master bedroom into something incredible.

Transform Storage 
It’s a bedroom, so there are sure to be drawers, desks, and wardrobes where you keep your clothes and other items. Everyone has them, but does everyone have see-through wardrobes? One of the biggest interior trends that is gaining steam is the concept of transparency. Homeowners are looking for ways to add transparency to their homes. This includes their refrigerator, cupboards, and so on. You can bring this idea to your bedroom, too, by adding in glass wardrobes. This chic addition is sure to add a luxurious flare to your sleeping quarters.

Huge Aquarium 
Another awesome idea to add some ‘wow’ to your bedroom is to install a huge aquarium. No, not just a small tank that you could easily on the countertop of your kitchen. Instead, have a custom-built tank that can either work as the headboard of your bed, an accent wall, or even just something that is built into the middle of the room. From there, you can fill the tank with exotic fish. If it’s big enough, you may even be able to put a small shark inside of it. How many master bedrooms can boast that?

Indoor Jacuzzi 
Master bedrooms are supposed to be your place to retreat to from the world. It should be relaxing and cozy. What is more relaxing and cozy than a Jacuzzi? Whether you want to make it a feature in your room and place it center stage within the room or have it tucked away in the corner, your hot tub will be one of the most luxurious features of your home. You can jump right in after a long day and then immediately hop into bed right after. It’s the ultimate way to relax.

Art 
A simple way to transform your master bedroom from boring to something more exciting is to add art. Whether you want to take the sophisticated route or just add in some color, it’s your space, so it’s hard to go wrong. The most important thing is to make sure it works with the other features of your room, in terms of color, theme, etc. With art hanging from your walls, you’ll no doubt want to spend more time in your master bedroom.

There are few areas as important as the master bedroom. It’s your personal space to express yourself and rest after a long day. Whether you splurge on your budget or keep to the basics, you should have the freedom to decorate your bedroom how you want. These four ideas will get you started.

 

How to Make a Private Oasis in Your Own Backyard

Posted on Author Bruzzese Home ImprovementsCategories Home Improvement Tips, infographicTags , , Leave a comment on How to Make a Private Oasis in Your Own Backyard

If you’ve ever desired more space in your home, you’re not alone. That’s why so many people add on to their residences, or why the remodeling industry continues to enjoy such busy and flush times. But there’s a different way to approach coming up with a new and better space in which to retreat and find calm and a sense of serenity, and that’s to extend your living space into your outdoor space with a backyard oasis.

That might sound fussy and complicated and expensive, but it doesn’t have to be any of those things. Creating a backyard oasis needs to start with goals and a plan, and it may be worth it to come up with something formal with a landscape architect. Yes, you’ll have to spend money, but you’ll also be able to spread out and stage your project if you choose. Ready to learn more? This graphic can help.


Click to Enlarge Image

How to Make a Private Oasis in Your Own Backyard

 

4 Exciting Ways to Use Your Attic (Once You Decide to Get Rid of All That Junk)

Posted on Author Bruzzese Home ImprovementsCategories home improvementTags , Leave a comment on 4 Exciting Ways to Use Your Attic (Once You Decide to Get Rid of All That Junk)

4 Exciting Ways to Use Your Attic (Once You Decide to Get Rid of All That Junk)

Certain rooms in a house get a lot of use. Think for example of how much utility you get out of your kitchen and bathroom. Other rooms, on the other hand, go underutilized. They have a lot of space, but, for some reason, that space isn’t used for anything important. This is usually the case with people’s attics. While your attic may currently be filled with junk, here are four exciting ideas for that space once you get rid of all that clutter.

Guest Bedroom 
Most people don’t have guest bedrooms. They only have a master bedroom and maybe one or two more for children. However, if you have an attic, you don’t have to make your guests sleep on the couch. Instead, get into your attic and remodel it. Add a bed, some furniture, and some interior design to make it homey. Your guests are sure to love it.

Home Gym 
Another great idea is to take your attic and transform into a home gym. If you clean out all the junk you may have stored up in your attic, you’ll end up with a lot of extra space. That should be enough space for exercise equipment. Consider getting a treadmill, exercise bike, weight set, and other pieces of exercise equipment and placing them in your attic. You’ll have your own gym right at home.

Man Cave 
If you’re a man or have a man who needs some time alone once in a while, one excellent idea for an attic remodeling project is to create a man cave. Add everything a man loves like a bar stocked with brewskis, a pool table, and a big screen TV to watch football. Add some décor such as neon signage and old beer advertisements to complete the transformation of your attic into a Fortress of Manitude.

Home Theater 
However, you may also want to convert your attic into a space the entire family can take advantage of. If that is your goal, one great choice is to create a home theater in your attic. You may not even have to use a large TV to do this. If you paint your attic wall white, you can use an actual projector. Add some comfy leather chairs and couches, as well as a popcorn machine, to complete the transformation.

Most attics have a lot of space. Consider using garbage removal services to get rid of all your junk stored up there. Once your space is clear of clutter, there are almost unlimited possibilities for an exciting attic remodeling project.

A Quick Remodeling Tip For Your Home

Posted on Author Bruzzese Home ImprovementsCategories home remodeling, infographicTags , Leave a comment on A Quick Remodeling Tip For Your Home

Remodeling your home can be a blast. However, how do you know how to accent those new hardwood floors or the newly painted walls?

What would be the first step into accenting all that work that was just done?

There are a few ideas when it comes to establishing a great look to your home. If you have just done your floors or walls, a great place to start would be a rug.

Once you decide what type of rug to get you can then take the style and inspiration that the rug portrays to help you advance to accenting the rest of your home to match.

A rug is a strong focal point and one that can be often overlooked. However, it is one of the best places to start a remodeling project.

If you decide to start with a rug, you need to determine what type of rug you want. There are many styles and options you can consider when it comes to rugs. You can choose large rugs all the way down to small fluffy rugs to accent features such as furniture and hallways.

A good place to identify what type of rug would be the best fit for the area you have remodeled. How do you know what type of rugs would be best for your flooring? The infographic below will help!

CHOOSING-A-RUG-TO-MATCH-YOUR-FLOOR-TYPE

Should You Get Hardwood in Your Home?

Posted on Author Bruzzese Home ImprovementsCategories Home Improvement TipsTags , Leave a comment on Should You Get Hardwood in Your Home?

living-room-hardwood floors

Many flooring options give homeowner’s the chance to personalize property and create a unique space. From mosaic tile to exotic woods and luxury vinyl sheeting, the flooring industry has beautiful choices in every price range. We talk about a few things to think about when you want hardwood floors in your home in this article.

How Long you Want to Live in the Home is a Key Factor

Installing real wood flooring is not a lengthy process, but it can expose problems with the foundation, leaks, and uneven floors. A routine flooring job then becomes a massive undertaking costing you additional money and adding time to the renovation. When you are planning to move out in a few months or years, you may want to consider if taking on a renovation is worth the value it adds to your house.

Budgets can Help you Determine if you Want to Get Hardwood

While tiger maple may be out of your price range, there are ways you can get hardwood flooring on a budget. Second Hand Flooring gives you the chance to find beautiful oak and cherry flooring to clean up to create amazing boards for hardwood floors. When you have a small room to renovate like a bathroom, then recycling barn floors or wood someone else did not want can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars on materials.

Repair and Maintenance Costs are Important to Consider

Wood floors need regular sealing to keep the material soft and to prevent splintering. Depending on traffic, climate, and humidity in the home, your floors need refinishing once every 15 to 20 years. A sealer can help you prolong the life of your wood floors and add shine. This protective layer needs a new application every three to five years.

Adding Hardwood Flooring Increases your Home Value

Boost the equity in your home nearly three percent with real wood flooring. If you sell your house, then you can pocket 80 to 90 percent of your investment. The biggest advantage is buyers want to buy homes with hardwood flooring.

Reclaimed wood is an excellent medium for adding contrast in bathroom designs. You can refinish and stain old wood to create a border or the shape of a rug in front of the bathtub, shower, or vanity. You can also tie designs together with a wall feature that includes the same material you use for the hardwood floors.

Repair or Replace? How to Know What Your Home Needs

Posted on Author Bruzzese Home ImprovementsCategories Home MaintenanceTags , Leave a comment on Repair or Replace? How to Know What Your Home Needs

Repair or Replace How to Know What Your Home Needs

As a homeowner, there’ll be times when you’re faced with deciding whether to repair or replace something that isn’t working properly. When it’s small stuff, buying a replacement probably won’t affect the budget. However, when a replacement or repair is going to be costly, you may find yourself needing to assess both options to make the wisest choice.

Heating and Cooling System

When it’s your heating and cooling system that isn’t working properly, having it repaired is usually the first option. However, if your system begins to require frequent repairs, it may be time to replace it. A newer system would operate more efficiently. It would also have a warranty to cover repair costs for a period of time.

Roof

There are several factors to consider when deciding whether to repair or replace a roof. Some leaks in a roof can easily be repaired. Missing shingles can be replaced. However, if the leaks are numerous, a replacement would likely be a better option. In some instances, replacing the roof may be your only choice because you may not be able to add another layer of roofing material to the existing roof.

Lawn

If your lawn looks unattractive due to bare spots, determining the cause and taking steps to repair those sections may be all that’s needed to make your lawn beautiful again. Various types of disease or too much shade can be the reason you have bare spots. There may come a time when replacing your lawn is the most economical solution. During the replacement process, issues such as poor drainage can be addressed so that your new lawn installation is effective and thrives.

Appliances

If an appliance that’s under warranty isn’t working properly, you should take advantage of the warranty and have it repaired. Before spending money on an appliance repair, check the appliance manual for troubleshooting ideas. You may be able to solve the problem yourself. As appliances get older, they often become less efficient. Rather than spending money to repair an outdated appliance, buying a new one is often the best choice. If an appliance is near the end of the lifespan for that appliance, replacing it may be your best option.

Unexpected maintenance issues can be an inconvenience. They can also put a strain on your budget. It’s good to set aside some money each month to cover repair and replacement costs.

Build Your Kitchen Kingdom: 4 Reasons to Renovate Right Away

Posted on Author Bruzzese Home ImprovementsCategories kitchen renovationsTags , Leave a comment on Build Your Kitchen Kingdom: 4 Reasons to Renovate Right Away

kitchen remodel

With numerous shows about how awesome renovation can be, you might have felt the itch to tackle your kitchen. As the heart of the home, the kitchen is perhaps one of the most important places that can be renovated. Whether for your own enjoyment or perhaps to lure in homebuyers, there are a ton of reasons why renovating your kitchen is an excellent idea. This article will discuss four of the reasons.

Cooking Convenience 
For those homeowners who intend on staying in their home for a few more years, you can still benefit from a kitchen renovation. Perhaps you’ve noticed that your kitchen is too small or doesn’t have enough preparation space. Maybe you just think the kitchen is ugly. Whatever the reason may be, you can benefit by tearing down parts of your kitchen and opening it up for your cooking convenience. Now everyone has a place to prepare their meals without waiting for an open countertop.

Increase Home Value
Whether you want to sell now or later, renovating your kitchen is a sure way to increase your home’s value. Many homebuyers love walking into a kitchen that looks and feels new and fresh. They also tend to prefer homes that have modern appliances and follow the current interior design trends. To increase the value of your home and improve the chances of making a quick sale, you should renovate your kitchen according to the current interior design trends.

Opportunity to Modernize
Maybe you have an old stove or oven that just isn’t cutting it anymore. By doing a kitchen renovation, you can throw away those tired old appliances and bring in something new. You can even have custom sheet metal fabrication performed to give your island or countertop a unique and stylish aesthetic that can’t be matched anywhere. By modernizing, your kitchen will not only look amazing, but you’ll find that it’s likely easier to use, too.

Opportunity to Install Energy-Efficient Appliances
With modernization comes the opportunity to install those appliances that are also energy-efficient. Smart technology exists in the kitchen now, too, so you can easily start up the oven with a touch of your phone or have a cooking show displayed right on your fridge while you cook. These smart appliances are all typically energy-efficient, so you can save money on your energy bill overall.

By the end of the renovation, you should be left with the kitchen you’ve always wanted. There are plenty of ways to renovate and plenty of designs to consider. With these reasons in mind, there’s no sense in waiting any longer.

Meet Wabi-Sabi: The Hottest Interior Design Trend

Posted on Author Bruzzese Home ImprovementsCategories Interior DesignTags Leave a comment on Meet Wabi-Sabi: The Hottest Interior Design Trend

Meet Wabi-Sabi: The Hottest Interior Design Trend

As our lifestyles become more and more hectic, we’re looking for new ways to introduce a touch of serenity and peacefulness into our everyday lives. It’s no wonder that the principles of Japanese design are slowly being introduced into homes across the globe. The most recent trend that has charmed all individuals who need a bit of tranquility in their homes is wabi-sabi. This unique style transcends the boundaries set by design trends and can be seen as a way of life. Wabi-sabi is a Japanese philosophy that teaches us to embrace the beauty of imperfection in its entirety. Welcoming it into your home will not only help you create a truly inspiring, enchanting look, but also fill both you and your home with serenity and tranquility.

Understand the beauty of imperfection

What makes wabi-sabi truly authentic is its perfectly imperfect appeal. This style is characterized by the acceptance of natural patina and stark beauty that are the result of the natural passage of time. Wabi-sabi encourages you to value innate flaws of the world around you because that’s what makes it special and unique. In terms of interior design, wabi-sabi accentuates the natural form, asymmetry and rugged beauty of all things transient. Everything that is incomplete, irregular and aged is more than welcome to a wabi-sabi inspired home.

Embrace natural materials entirely

wabi sabi

There’s nothing more beautiful than the intricate patterns of wood and roughly cut edges of natural stone. As such, these materials are an essential part of a wabi-sabi-inspired interior. Introducing them into your home in every shape and form will give your space an organic touch that celebrates imperfection. There are so many creative options when it comes to implementing these rich materials. Salvaged wood with an aged patina is the perfect choice for your furniture and flooring, giving your space timeless appeal. You can also use decorative details made of flawed or scratched wood. Natural stone also brings numerous design possibilities that will fit perfectly into wabi-sabi décor. Whether you use it for your bathroom elements, flooring or statement features, you can experiment with its finishes and intricate patterns.
Of course, when it comes to natural materials, wood and stone aren’t the only options. Bamboo, clay, woven grass, rough paper and wool can also be used throughout your home, giving it a natural look in all its richness.

Bring a sense of openness into your space

wabi sabi design

Wabi-sabi interiors embrace simplicity and minimalism, focusing on the things you really need rather than cluttering your home and lifestyle with useless items. Embracing this principle requires you to free your space from unnecessary objects and create an open, airy atmosphere that will exude effortless beauty. Simplifying your décor and decluttering your space is the perfect way to create a tranquil ambience where each element can stand out. In an open space, you can play with form, texture and elements and accentuate the asymmetry of design.

Embellish with unique decorations

Wabi-sabi décor is as authentic as the style itself. It’s based on the use of unusual, quirky embellishments that capture all the principles of this design. When decorating your space, remember to keep it simple, moderate and authentic. You should focus on details with innate flaws, enticing irregularities and an aged look. Elevate your decor with several scented candle jars and create a soothing atmosphere. Handmade decorations, vintage pieces and unfinished artwork can also help you capture the spirit of wabi-sabi perfectly. Whether you use them to decorate your walls or embellish your shelves, remember that asymmetry is the guiding principle.

Choose wrinkled fabrics

meet wabi sabi

Another distinctive feature of wabi-sabi style is its cosy, lived-in spirit that permeates a space. This is achieved through the implementation of aged objects, as well as wrinkled materials. Dressing up your bed in elegant designer bedding with subtle wrinkles and creases will create the perfect wabi-sabi look in your bedroom. Not only will this fill your sanctuary with a sense of imperfect beauty, but it will also bring in a feeling of comfort and cosiness that stems from a lived-in ambiance, which is just the right atmosphere you want to create in your room. You should follow the same principle when choosing fabrics for other rooms.

Discover the charms of muted tones

This unique style is characterized by the lack of strong and vivid colours. Instead, it embraces a palette inspired by nature that reflects all natural elements. You should focus on muted hues, such as soft browns, rich greens, deep and light blues, subtle grays, rusty reds and shades with yellowish undertones. Although such a palette creates a slightly monochromatic look, it certainly isn’t monotonous. The combination of such hues creates a sense of harmony found in the natural world. A matte finish is preferred over a glossy one, which works perfectly with muted tones.

Embracing wabi-sabi and all its principles will truly transform both your home and your life. It will help you adopt a more mindful lifestyle, become aware of the unique beauty around you and teach you to appreciate the transience of life.

Copyright © 2024 | Bruzzese Home Improvements | All Right Reserved | Web Design & Development by QualityMust