Summertime can be a very busy period for the real estate market. So, we wanted to discuss how natural stone can increase your home’s value. At Spectrum Stone Designs we add our beautiful stonework to homes to make customers happy. We want all of our customers to love their living spaces. But we also have customers who are interested in boosting their homes’ value, especially if they are considering putting their homes up for sale. How does natural stone increase your home’s value?
Updating Countertops Comes With Benefits
Sunset Magazine states that a recent Zillow report indicates that significant and minor changes within your home can greatly enhance its resale value. In today’s market, many people desire a modern yet natural look. Quartz, granite, and marble countertops fit perfectly into that category. Updating your kitchen or bathroom countertops refreshes your home. Additionally, these countertops will pay off in the long run when it comes time to sell your home. Sunset Magazine mentions that buyers seek raw and refined finishes. Therefore, an upgrade like new, natural stone countertops, visible to buyers as soon as they enter, can elevate sale prices.
Don’t Forget The Bathrooms
The bathrooms may not be the first spaces people see when they enter your home, but when looking to buy, the state of the bathrooms plays a crucial role in the home-buying process. Moreover, the appearance of the primary bathroom is very important when people are looking to purchase a new home. Real Simple says you can’t go wrong when updating a bathroom. Earlier, we mentioned that your kitchen countertops are important because a kitchen is often one of the first rooms you see when you walk into a home. A primary bathroom may be tucked away. But it is one of the most valuable and impactful spaces in a home, according to Real Simple. A walk-in shower or a beautiful bathtub are key selling points for potential buyers. Both can easily be created with stunning natural stone. From chic and simple to bold with a creative backsplash, the options are endless when it comes to natural stone in a bathroom, Undoubtedly, it will increase the value of your home.
People Love To Be Outdoors
Natural stone is beautiful and easy to use indoors, and the same applies outdoors. Whether you’re considering an outdoor kitchen or even an outdoor shower, there are many ways to incorporate natural stone into your backyard. House Beautiful states that people enjoy the feel of a beach vibe even when hundreds of miles away from the sea. Indeed, an outdoor shower can easily evoke that feeling. Installing an outdoor shower can cost between $1,000 and $5,000. Having one in your backyard could encourage a potential buyer to offer nearly 3% more than the asking price. If an outdoor shower isn’t what you envision, an outdoor kitchen can be utilized in nearly all climates. Whether you add a small natural stone table next to a grill or go all out with a complete outdoor kitchen made entirely of natural stone, Spectrum Stone Designs understands there are options for every budget and style.
Natural Stone Can Benefit Your Home Now And Later
Even if you’re not planning to sell your home anytime soon, life moves quickly. So why not go ahead and upgrade those countertops so you can enjoy them for a longer period? At Spectrum Stone Designs, we have a team of experts who can assist with projects big and small, whether your budget is on the lower or higher end. We look forward to enhancing your home’s beauty. And, in the end, increasing its resale value for whenever that day may come.
Spectrum Stone Designs is Lynchburg’s leading fabricator of natural stone countertops, surrounds and tiles for kitchens, fireplaces and baths. Serving Lynchburg, Roanoke, Charlottesville and all of Central Virginia, Spectrum Stone Designs imports top-quality granite, marble and other stone and expertly cuts and polishes before professionally installing in homes or offices. Spectrum Stone Designs strives for excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.