4 Types of Custom Storage That Boost Your Home’s Value

September 10, 2015

Keeping your home’s value high is an important consideration whether you’re planning to sell soon or not. After all, your home is probably the most expensive investment you have ever made. Why not maximize your investment and make it work harder for you? If you’re considering a home improvement project in the near future, look into adding one or all four of these custom storage ideas that boost your home’s value.

Garage Storage Systems

Custom garage storage makes it on The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) top 10 list of most wanted features in a home in 2015. 27% of people consider it a must-have. By meeting this expectation, you could raise the asking price of your home.

When it comes to choosing garage cabinets, you can opt for short or tall, deep or shallow. Whatever you choose, it’s best to have the cabinets professionally mounted to the wall to keep them away from water and pests at ground level.

In addition to garage cabinets, garage wall systems and overhead garage storage complete the full room makeover. With these storage solutions, you take full advantage of the vertical space in the garage to store everything you need.

Custom Closets

Ample closet storage space is always at the top of a homebuyer’s list. The NAHB names a master bedroom walk-in closet the number one most likely feature to find in a single-family home. To compete with fellow home sellers, make sure your home has one too.

Even if you already have a walk-in closet, help yours stand out with a custom closet design. It is estimated that a custom closet pays for itself two to three times over by justifying an increased asking price. Features such as pull-out drawers, hidden hampers, shoe racks and extra hanging rods are particularly in-demand features of a custom closet.

Pantry & Laundry Room Organization

A walk-in pantry is also on the NAHB’s top 10 most wanted features list, with 29% of buyers considering it essential. Laundry rooms are even more important, with 55% of people calling it a must-have feature.

Meet homebuyer demand by installing a walk-in pantry if you don’t already have one. Make it highly functional with drawers, vertical cubbies and wine racks. Then, make your laundry room stand out with laundry room cabinets meant to organize and de-clutter the space.

Multi-Purpose Rooms

This feature is easy to overlook, but multi-purpose rooms make it easier to cater to buyers with different needs. For example, if you don’t have a dedicated guest room, installing a Murphy bed in the office or craft room grabs the attention of buyers looking for this feature.

If you need help implementing these custom storage ideas, count on Spacemakers, your home organization expert here in Atlanta. Request a free consultation when to begin the design process.