ConstructionMaking Home Renovations Count

Putting a personal touch on your home is an exciting undertaking for any homeowner. Whether you’ve got a passion for interior design, or you seek professional advice, renovating your home can be a rewarding part of home ownership. At Luxury Simplified Construction, we work with clients on everything from new construction to complete “whole house ” renovation jobs and intricate historic preservation projects, so if you’re looking for advice – you’ve come to the right place!

There are a wealth of benefits that come from completing renovation projects both big or small, but if you’re looking for a few minor projects to tackle in between your larger renovations, check out these suggestions:

Minor Bath Upgrade

You can dramatically upgrade the look of your bathroom by only making a few minor changes. Swapping out dated fixtures like faucets and glass shower doors for more stylish and modern ones will make an instant difference. Update cabinetry without replacing the countertops or sink unit with a quick paint job. Get rid of tacky wall coverings and update with a freshly painted, neutral wall color that you can play up with accessories like bath linens, fixtures, and even wall art.

Fireplace

Spruce up an otherwise boring fireplace by adding some dimension or enhancing the fireplace surround. You can easily build out your fireplace using detailed molding around the sides, or by adding a mantle shelf to a brick fireplace. If the surround is tile, consider updating it to easy-to-install glass subway tiles or metallic mosaics. You can even paint over a brick or brass fireplace to give your hearth a more modern look.

Minor Kitchen Upgrade

Upgrading your kitchen can be a more costly project, but in the long run it can provide a great return on investment. In an older home, if a total “gut job ” is out of the question there are still many affordable ways to deliver a fresh updated look. Even on a modest budget, neutral paint, new hardware and updated light fixtures can go a long way in providing a glamorous kitchen facelift. Adding modern, stainless steel appliances will add to the value of your home, and can potentially help increase the energy efficiency in your home! With a bigger budget, upgrading your laminate countertops to quartz or granite and adding details like a tiled backsplash will provide instant style and sophistication.

Landscaping

Nothing improves the curb appeal of your home as much as a well-executed landscaping plan! Think about adding window boxes, a classic detail that delivers big on style. Check out our blog about window box gardening, a Charleston tradition, and see what seasonal plants can be installed to bring instant sophistication to your home. Add blooming shrubs and ornamental grasses that add color to your landscape at different times throughout the year.

When you’re dealing with a historic home, home improvement and renovation takes a special touch. Charleston’s historic district has homes that date back to the 18th century and oftentimes in these stately older homes, even minor upgrades can be more challenging. Check out our current historic restoration project, The Gadsden House, in Charleston’s Ansonborough neighborhood and see just what our highly skilled restoration team can do.

Take a look at some of the home renovations we’ve completed so far and get some inspiration for yourself! Are you ready to get started on a home improvement project of your own? Contact us today.