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Most Popular Renovations for Your Older Beach Home

24 July 2024

Home renovation has a great way of bringing past memories, space, and architecture to the present. If pieced together with attention to detail, care, and love, designers can retain the beauty of heritage structures in an older beach house, and at the same time, bring in a modern and unique touch. To achieve that and so much more, here are popular renovations that Outerbanks real estate experts have suggested can help:

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1.     Do a Bathroom and Kitchen Makeover

Consider building your kitchen storage and cabinet from recycled things in your older beach home. If you plan to change tiles in your kitchen, you may opt for laminate material. It is much easier and cheaper to maintain. Not to mention, laminate material can give your kitchen a modern and unique kitchen style. You also don’t have to invest in new dining chairs. Just be creative with the ones you have or consider building another set from materials you recycled. As for your bathroom, buy the bathroom and toilet fixtures you want to update and ensure you purchase them at a cheaper rate. It is not a must that you change every accessory – you may opt to repair the old ones.

2.     Fix Uneven Floors and Cracks

Uneven floors always mean structural issues, which is fairly common in many older homes. Moreover, uneven floors are safety hazards and may worsen over time. Windows and doors that don’t properly latch are often caused by foundation problems and plasterboard cracks. If there are cracks and bulges in the foundation walls, it would be thoughtful to have a professional structural engineer check them before the situation becomes worse.

3.     Replace the Entry Door

Front doors serve as beacons for many homebuyers. Showing some love to your older beach home’s front door can help to improve the property’s looks and save energy costs. By installing a fiberglass front door, you can make the existing entryway wider. This is a simple job and takes a contractor just one day to complete the tasks and improve the property’s curb appeal.

4.     Add Ceiling Insulation

Insulating a home’s ceiling is a great strategy that can help you get value for your money. It minimizes the costs of cooling/heating and improves thermal comfort. In older beach homes, it is not possible to insulate the walls, but insulating your ceiling can make a great difference to the comfort of your property.

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5.     Paint

You may create accent walls or go down with new shades – the decision is yours to make. One gallon of paint can cost you around $30. This means painting projects is a cheaper way of updating and renovating your older home. If you plan to sell the property soon, go for neutral shades. They are often popular among many potential homebuyers. Remember, too, to paint your ceilings. Freshly painted ceilings can spruce up an old home.

The bottom line is that renovating your older beach home doesn’t have to be expensive and complex. You can make renovations cheaper and easier by planning your projects well and opting for simple projects, like painting and fixing uneven floors/cracks in the house.

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