5 Great Upgrades For Your New Home Construction | Cleveland Bricks

When you are building the home of your dreams designing the perfect space can be filled with endless options. Where should you invest in upgrades? What will have the biggest impact? Here are a few ideas for upgrading new home construction.

The Kitchen is King

The kitchen gets a lot of attention in any home and is a great space to upgrade. Think of the workhorses of your kitchen: appliances. Quality energy-efficient stoves, refrigerators, and whisper-quiet dishwashers are a great start. Will your kitchen need a table or an island? Adding an island not only creates extra countertop space, but it also provides extra room for cabinets and an eating area. Extra outlets for small appliances are very handy. Decide convenient workspaces on countertops and islands and add an outlet there.

Brilliant Baths

Bathrooms can be more than functional. They have the possibility to add to the resale value of your new construction. Heated floors, deep tubs, and walk-in closets go a long way to add luxury. His and hers sinks, walk-in closets and quality fixtures that will last the test of time are great assets. Lighting is essential in the bath. With so many attractive options on the market, this is a fun way to and style and to make sure your bathrooms are brightly lighted. When thinking about stone countertops or tile such as marble, research your favorite variety and factor stain prevention and water sealing into your decision.

Sophisticated Storage

Organized areas for mops, brooms, and vacuum cleaners. Options for cookie sheets, spices, and platters. These are the tricky items that need a place that is convenient and efficient. Choose cabinetry that can be customized for unwieldy kitchen utensils and linen closets that can be multi-functional. Bump out that coat closet to add room for extra storage. Create a designated area in the garage to store a multitude of seasonal gear and decorations. Consult your contractor for more clever ways to add storage, after all, we can always use more space!

Fabulous Flooring

Switching out the builder grade flooring once you’ve moved in can be expensive and a real hassle. Investing in long-lasting flooring is a great option, especially for an open floor-plan. There are many variations in tile, hardwood, and laminate. For kitchens and baths, choose the flooring that can withstand water and spills. Nothing is worse than an unnoticed leak that can turn into a real problem. Tile that looks like natural stone or wood is on-trend and attractive. 

Forward Thinking

Sufficient electricity for future upgrades and roughing in plumbing for an extra bathroom are great investments for your new home construction. Save yourself time and headaches in the future by really thinking about what you will need to finish the basement or build that outdoor deck. 

Building a new home is very exciting! The upgrades just make life easier. If you are looking to build, visit Cleveland Bricks to learn about our New Construction and view our portfolio. Contact us for more information today!