As we navigate the off-season waiting for the ski season to begin, this is a good time to consider renovations to your Aspen-Snowmass property that could enhance its appeal and increase its value.
Whether you intend to sell your home or condo, or just upgrade its look, these are some timely suggestions to consider. Regardless of what anyone says, there is a clear difference between a living space decorated by its owner and one that a professional interior designer carefully curated. A talented interior designer can elevate any space and tailor it to a client’s specific tastes and preferences.
While this isn’t exactly a revelation for many, it could be less widely known that a talented interior designer’s artistic touch can significantly increase the market value of your property. While every designer will have their own style, there are some recent interior design trends that you should consider, especially if your goal is to increase your home or condo’s market worth.
Bathrooms like spas
Have you considered transforming your bathrooms into spa-like spaces? Your bathrooms hold the most power when it comes to boosting your property value. Due to how significant this space is to elevating your home, you should ensure it follows the most modern aesthetics and attributes. Currently, spa-like bathrooms have taken hold of the luxury design space, and for good reason. In the age of self-care, a bathroom that evokes tranquility is critical to upgrading your home or condo. Heated floors, steam showers, soaking tubs and clean, minimalist Danish or Japanese designs are among the leading trends in bathroom upgrades to hit the scene. Additionally, you’ll want to ensure you’re featuring natural materials which provide a sense of serenity. Consider also adding large windows with mountain views if possible, to create a relaxing and rejuvenating atmosphere.
Gourmet kitchens
In addition to upgraded bathrooms, a well-designed and upgraded gourmet kitchen is a valuable asset in any luxury ski home. While an open layout and modern appliances are essential, consider featuring sustainable designs. In luxury ski home design, sustainable features can significantly increase its value. Consider investing in energy-efficient appliances, LED lighting, and well-insulated windows to reduce energy consumption. Additionally, incorporating reclaimed materials can add character to your kitchen and home while reducing your environmental footprint. Kitchens that are a joy to cook and entertain in can significantly increase your property’s appeal and value.
Smart-home technology
Visuals aside, innovative smart home technology is another way you can add value to your condo or home. Buyers more and more are searching for sophisticated, sleek, and efficient technology that can add comfort and convenience to their homes. A professional designer knows how to incorporate smart home automation into any property, allowing residents to control lighting, temperature, music, security, and televisions from just one device. Automated heating, lighting, and security systems not only enhance convenience but also increase the property’s appeal. Plenty of everyday appliances, such as washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, and more, can be swapped for stunning smart appliances. Incorporating smart technology into your home or condo is a trend that will significantly boost its value.
Incorporating nature
Another design trend is weaving outdoor nature into indoor spaces. Particularly with older homes and condos, this is one area that can make a huge change in both livability and value. Indoor-outdoor spaces and open concepts are everywhere in the luxury home market, where the outside is carefully incorporated into indoor spaces and rooms are effortlessly expanded. This is done by tearing down walls to create larger rooms and adding expansive windows and special doors to help bring a bit of nature into your home. Indoor garden spaces have also been a hard-hitting trend in interior design, where a section offers its own slice of natural greenery and sunlight.
Storage, etc.
With more and more property owners spending more time at their Aspen Snowmass homes and condos, one of the big issues is ample storage. Storage was not a huge issue for older condos built in the 1960’s, ’70s and ’80s that were designed with short-term occupants in mind. Owners today, however, tend to live in these older condos for longer periods of time and ample storage is a big issue. Any renovation plans for older condos and homes should be designed to offer function and organized storage spaces for long-term occupants.
As you plan your offseason renovation projects, keep these concepts in mind. A talented interior designer can figure out a way to incorporate these new trends. If done properly, an offseason renovation can add visual appeal, function and increase the value of your property often by several times the money invested in the renovation.
Lori and William Small are recognized luxury and commercial real estate experts with Coldwell Banker Mason Morse in Aspen. They can be found through their website theSmallsaspen.com, via email at [email protected], or by phone (970) 948-0631.