Is your home in need of a luxury overhaul? It might look aesthetically pleasing, but as the saying goes, appearances aren’t everything – and practically is just as important when it comes to creating a home that will suit your needs long into the future.
A few small tweaks, and you can easily transform it into the lavish living space you’ve always dreamed of. Whether you’re purchasing a new place that isn’t quite up to your high standards inside, or are looking to upgrade your current abode, it couldn’t be easier to make the change – and if you’re not averse to some extravagant purchases, then you can add value, future-proof and glam up your home all in one go.
Adding value
Looking to the future should you ever want to sell, a sure-fire way to boost your home’s value in the marketplace is to let in as much natural light as possible. Not only will this make your home look and feel more spacious – which you will benefit from yourself – but if you achieve it through the installation of large, double-glazed windows, then you can simultaneously make it more energy efficient, too.
On the subject of going green, solar panels and grey water recycling facilities are just some of the ways you can do so, and will ensure that your home remains desirable to increasingly environmentally-minded buyers long into the future.
To ensure your home is ready for the next decade or two, keep sustainability and technological advancements as well as your changing needs in mind.
Future-proofing
When it comes to your dream home, it always pays to future proof. Plan ahead by anticipating your future needs and adapt your home to accommodate them now. Doing so will ensure there is no need to make changes to your beautiful décor further down the line. It might not seem like a priority at the moment, but you’ll thank yourself in years to come.
If you’re buying somewhere new or having your abode built from scratch, consider the layout and build accessibility into the design. Over the coming decades, if you or your family members do become less mobile, then step-free access to the garden and through the front door will also be essential should this occur. Consider whether an open-plan space would be more beneficial in the future, making for a more communal living area you can continue to enjoy together with ease.
A home lift, such as those by the UK’s most luxurious domestic lifts company, Lifton Home Lifts, offers through-the-floor lifts which are contemporary, elegant and simply an engineering triumph. Better yet, you don’t have to wait until you need it to reap the benefits – and if your home has multiple floors, then you can use it now to transport luggage, furniture and other heavy items up and down with ease, gliding between storeys at the touch of a button.
A perfect fit for homes large properties, thanks to its compact footprint, it boasts a uniquely self-supporting, semi-silent, modular design that can blend beautifully with any interior. It also includes two handy remote controls, so wherever you are, you can call it to you – plus, it can be used day and night thanks to its soft atmosphere downlighting.
Maximise your home’s potential for now and the years ahead, and you’re guaranteed to thank yourself later. After all, you deserve the best, and so does your home – so go ahead and join the ‘upwardly mobile’.
