A waterfront home already has inherent value-elevating charm. Since a property with a waterfront view will always remain quite popular, it is important to stand out on the real estate market when it comes time to sell your home. Here are a few waterfront home updates you can make that will both increase the enjoyment of your home and your return on investment.
Expanding Outdoor Living Areas
The best part of your waterfront property is getting to comfortably spend time outdoors in front of a spectacular view. Outdoor remodeling projects focus on enhancing this experience as much as possible. Create outdoor dining spaces that face toward the water, or a lounge area where you can spend your mornings reading or meditating. Adding outdoor living areas to your home, such as a luxurious patio with an outdoor fireplace, is a great way to attract future prospective buyers who are looking to spend both days and nights enjoying their backyard.
Landscaping and Hardscaping
Landscaping and hardscaping are great ways to bridge both soft and structured natural elements together with the modern construction of your home in a way that is both functional and visually appealing. Think tall, native plants used to maintain privacy without ruining the view from your windows. For hardscaping, artistic stone pathways or intricately designed rock-laden water features can immediately take your property from average to awe-inspiring.
Waterfront Views and Window Treatments
Even if you can’t get enough of the outdoors, there will be days when the view from your waterfront property is best enjoyed inside. Because of this, refreshing your home with a set of well-crafted, energy-efficient windows is a fantastic way to positively impact the value of your home. Remodeling your home to include either sliding glass doors or multiple large windows can open up the indoor space while optimizing the beauty of your waterfront view.
Waterfront-Inspired Interior Design
When renovating your home, you should consider choosing timeless design elements that mesh well with the environment of your property. Waterfront-themed design features — such as natural wood floors; stone features; and a soft blue, white, brown, and green color scheme — add a cool, breezy lightness to the property, blending every room with the outdoors. Think about using locally sourced cabinetry and flooring for a luxurious yet sustainable flair.
Pool or Hot Tub Addition
There’s nothing like submerging yourself in a heated pool or hot tub in front of the water and feeling connected with the space around you. Having these additions is great for homeowners who are looking to entertain guests, and they can be quite appealing to future buyers who enjoy spending their time in and around the water. Craft the pool in a unique shape that feels organic to the environment, or position the hot tub so it is directly facing the waterfront view.
Gallagher Co. Construction can help you turn your waterfront home into a true oasis. We are a custom luxury home builder with years of experience providing Washington residents with premium custom home construction and waterfront home remodeling services. Reach out to us today and fall in love with your waterfront home all over again.