Home remodeling projects to make the most of your home

by Pierre C. Rumpf 10/17/2022

Home remodeling, also called home renovation, is one of the best ways to bring new life into an old house. Remodeling projects can replace outdated elements, boost aesthetics and increase functionality all at the same time.

If you’re searching for new home renovation ideas to get the most out of your home or just hunting for a place to start and need a few new home construction ideas, consider these expert remodeling ideas:

Upgrade your kitchen island

If your kitchen island seems more in-the-way than useful, it might be time for an upgrade. While you have the option to remove a kitchen island entirely, you can also make it a functional and aesthetically pleasing focal point of your kitchen.

Consider adding a countertop overhang to create a breakfast bar. Adding a sink increases flexibility with cooking and cleaning, and plenty of cabinets and shelving makes an island an excellent storage solution.

Finish or refurbish your basement

If you have an unfinished basement, finishing it is one of the best home remodeling investments you can make. If you have a finished basement without a purpose, transform it into a usable space.

Try installing a few built in shelving units with open shelves to give your basement a home library feel, with a cozy nook for reading. Perhaps you’d rather utilize the industrial style by adding a few pieces of metal pipe decor to the walls and installing an entertainment center to give it a gaming and entertainment feel.

If you frequently have company, you can create a great room for your guests by including a few room dividers or half walls separating a downstairs dining area from the sleeping and living areas. The possibilities are truly endless when it comes to your basement.

Replace cabinets with open shelving

Wall-to-wall cabinets in your kitchen or bathroom can feel cluttered and outdated. If you want to change the entire aesthetic of a room without sacrificing functionality and storage space, consider removing the cabinets and replacing them with open shelving. Floating shelves are a sleek, space-efficient way to store and display everything you need in your kitchen or bathroom. Add containers or baskets for organization and decorate with your favorite accessories for an effective and personalized home remodeling project.

These are just a few of the home remodeling ideas that can help you make the most of your living areas. Consider these ideas the next time your home needs a refresh.

About the Author
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Pierre C. Rumpf

Broker Profile: Pierre comes from a diverse background. His adolescent and early adult years found him working for his father, a renowned structural engineer, and his brother, an architectural designer and general contractor. His knowledge of construction design (architectural & structural) and practices is significant. He coupled his construction background with his considerable sales experience, by becoming licensed to sell real estate in Massachusetts in 1986.

Pierre is also a licensed Attorney in the Commonwealth, who formerly worked for the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office as a litigator in the Victim & Witness Assistance Division of the Family & Community Crimes Bureau, litigating cases involving victims of violent crime, and since then has had his own legal practice.

For decades, Pierre has excelled in helping buyers of real estate find that condo, single-family, multi-family, lot of lands, or commercial property they desire to buy, or by effectively marketing his clients’ properties to sell their property for the most amount of money possible. His professional background embodies the ideal combination of construction, sales, negotiating, and contract drafting, which is essential to actualizing his clients’ goals and/or dreams. He does all of this with attention to detail, integrity, and success.

Since 1995, PCR Realty has helped buyers and sellers make their transactions as successful as possible. Using a consultative approach, PCR Realty approaches each experience as a unique opportunity for its clients. As a full-service real estate brokerage firm, PCR Realty provides leading-edge services for buyers & sellers.

When it comes to successfully navigating today’s complex real estate market, you need to work with someone who has the experience and commitment to see it done right. PCR Realty excels at matching buyers to sellers. From state-of-the-art marketing to an experienced broker, PCR Realty works diligently to far exceed your expectations. PCR Realty invites you to learn more.