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8 luxury home upgrades for high-end homes

We narrow down eight of the most important renovations and upgrades you can give your high-end home this year for a luxurious and enviable abode.

By LLM Reporters   |  

Are you thinking of putting your home on the market this year? If so, you’ll likely be looking for ways to add as much value to your property as possible to get the best price. Perhaps you’re simply looking around your home and feeling that an upgrade is necessary. Whatever your reasons, we narrow down eight of the most important renovations and upgrades you can give your high-end home this year for a luxurious and enviable abode.

Garden

Once that extension has been completed, your garden will no doubt be left needing some TLC and there are plenty of upgrades you can make here, big or small, that will make your outside space a haven that you can’t wait to spend time in. From outdoor kitchens to hot tubs to luscious lawns and herb gardens, the options are endless. Discuss your ideas with a landscape gardener and they’ll no doubt use their expertise to create a glorious garden for you to enjoy. 

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Discuss your ideas with a landscape gardener. Image credit: onzon/Bigstock.com

Extension

Whether you’ve not long lived in your property, you’re looking to sell at some point or you’d like some extra space for the future, an extension is a great way to add value to your home and afford you some more room to live in. If you can afford to take some space off the garden then this a great way to extend and upgrade your living spaces, just be sure to add luxurious and practical touches like bi-fold doors and roof lights to let the light filter through in a super stylish way. 

Kitchen

There’s no doubt that a new kitchen with all of the bells and whistles will give your home a luxurious upgrade, so start flipping through those home magazines and see what kitchens inspire you. Do you like the look of a contemporary kitchen or perhaps a cottage country style is more up your street? From built in dining areas to solid marble worktops to a butler pantry, there are some great ways to create a luxurious new kitchen that you love. 

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Start flipping through those home magazines and see what kitchens inspire you. Image credit: New Africa/Bigstock.com

Décor

Update tired décor for a new look in your home and you’ll be stunned with the results. From a lick of paint to some gorgeous wallpaper or wall panelling, a simple colour change can give any worn look the ideal upgrade, and coupled with updated furniture, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped onto the pages of a glossy magazine. Consider the style of your home and your individual style and personality and incorporate this into your new-look abode, and don’t be afraid to utilise the services of an interior expert to get your home looking stunning.

Bathroom

Updating a bathroom is a sure-fire way to add a luxurious new look and smart feel to your home. Whether it’s a cloakroom, ensuite or main bathroom, don’t scrimp on your sanitary ware and consider the most stylish and simple option so that you don’t have to update when the next trend rolls around. Consider luxurious features like a stand-alone roll-top bath, back-lit, walk-in shower, select smart features and underfloor heating for the bathroom you deserve.

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Consider the most stylish and simple option so that you don’t have to update when the next trend rolls around. Image credit: Creativebird/Bigstock.com

Fixtures and fittings 

From light switches to appliances to new light fittings, it’s amazing what difference a few small upgrades can make to your home. Ensuring everything is working at its peak and offering a coherent look with the rest of your décor will result in a pleasing aesthetic and will be especially useful if you do have plans to put your home on the market at some point.  

Flooring

To make a big impact, consider upgrading your flooring throughout your home for a lavish new look. Tiles, carpets, and wood flooring are the more prominent options and there’s so much choice when it comes to style, colour and layout that it’s best to join forces with a professional, who can give you the best advice on placement and style for the most luxurious look and feel.

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Tiles, carpets, and wood flooring are the more prominent options. Image credit: ismagilov/Bigstock.com

Kerb appeal

Never underestimate the power of kerb appeal, even if it’s not an area you’re particularly immersed in every day. From gravelling your driveway to popping some plants into some pots to painting the front of your property and installing a new front door and garage door, your home will have a luxurious new look to anyone passing by.