Modern homes often include features that facilitate relaxation and convenience, from purpose built rooms to custom kitchens and open plan lounges. If you're feeling like your home is starting to get a little out of date, or isn't as relaxing as you'd like it to be, these features can help bring it into the future.
Renovating your home may cost you a fair amount, but this is money you'll get back in the long run through resale or pure enjoyment. Plus accessing equity in your home by refinancing will make paying for these additions a breeze – you may even lock in a lower interest rate.
Let's have a closer look at what your home could be like with a few modern additions.
3.8 million people are watching their TV screens at any minute across Australia.
Purpose built rooms
After a long day at work it's essential to de-stress, and a great way to do this is by spending time on something you love doing. A custom built room can help facilitate this, and can be as simple as a library, an art studio or a movie room.
An average of 3.8 million people are watching their TV screens at any minute across Australia according to an Oztam report. Clearly Aussies love watching TV and movies, so installing a purposed built room movie room would make this time even more relaxing and enjoyable.
Custom Kitchens
The old adage 'the kitchen is the heart of the home' holds true with modern design trends as well. The kitchens of the future are designed with convenience and usability in mind, getting out of your way and allowing you to create culinary masterpieces for friends and family.
Induction hobs are a popular feature in modern kitchens as they are incredibly safe and efficient. They will only turn on when a pan is on the element and they can reach full heat in a matter of seconds. Other such features include soft closing cabinet doors, built-in espresso machines and butler's pantries.
The one feature Australian's want most in a property is open plan lounges.
Open plan lounges
A Real Estate Buyer's Agents Association of Australia Survey discovered that the one feature Australian's want most in a property is open plan lounges. As they're so desirable renovating your home to include them could vastly increase it's resale value. Not to mention the enjoyment you'll get out of having wide open, modern spaces to relax in at home.
If you've been considering updating your home but your worried about the costs, get in touch with Advantage Finance. Our team of experienced and knowledgeable mortgage brokers can advise you on the perfect loan structuring and finance products for you and your renovation needs.
