With so many holidays fast approaching, we thought it a great time to start discussing gifts. But rather than focusing on adding more gadgets and trinkets that up space in your home, how about adding home (or updating) home space? Because home renovations make great gifts!
What Home Renovations Make the Best Gifts?
Home renovations, like all gifts, must be chosen for the receiver. So, the answer to which ones give the best gifts will depend on the person. With that said, there are a few general things to keep in mind.
Include the Getter in the Planning
You may want to surprise your loved one with a new room or a change to an existing one, but not including the gift receiver in the home renovation planning is a recipe for disappointment.
Our recommendation?
Make the home renovation the surprise, but tell them on the special day, then let them handle the details. Of course, for some people, not doing the planning may be a gift in itself, so know your audience!
Pick Renovations That Support Their Goals or Hobbies
You want to show someone you love them? Support what they love! In the context of home renovations as gifts, that means building them a she-shed or man cave, creating that art studio, tricking out that garage, or something else that supports a goal or hobby.
Sometimes, as adults, it’s easy to leave our hobbies behind to focus on making money and caring for the ones we love. But you can show the ones you love you want them to love themselves with this type of home renovation.
Home Renovations That Bring You Together
Other inspired home renovations as gifts are remodeling projects that focus on what brings you together!
Do you love cooking with your spouse? Remodel that kitchen to make it a place begging you to cook!
Does your family have a movie or game night? Let’s build a home theater or family room!
Have you been wanting to exercise together? How about an addition to the home to support a small gym?
You know best what’s right for your family, but we’re here to help you make their dreams come true!
Nothing Says Loving Like Separate Bathrooms
Therapists, everyday people, and celebrity couples agree – the key to a happy marriage is separate bathrooms! While no one would say that’s all you need, when spouses both need to get ready at the same time, it sure decreases stress!
Note also that many marital arguments come from different habits, especially around neatness and cleanliness, so it’s not a surprise that so many swear by separate bathrooms!
Are separate bathrooms right for you? If you’re considering adding an ensuite bathroom or two, Frame to Finish will help you design one to meet your needs!
Ready for the Season of Giving?
While home renovations aren’t the most traditional present, unlike many others, you won’t lose them, and they’ll never get thrown away! And when your family member is involved in the planning process, you don’t have to worry about someone wishing there was a place that offered store credit and would take back a bedroom!