Upgrade Your Home for the Holidays

Make Your Home the Place to Be for Holiday Season!

Owning your home is a great investment, and real estate experts often talk about how to make the most of that investment.  There are a multitude of articles that speak to what upgrades you can make to your home to increase the value from a financial perspective.  But if you are looking to buy your home because you plan to live in it, isn’t your level of enjoyment and convenience a value you should consider?  After all, your home is your place to make memories and live your best life.

Don't you deserve the best of both worlds?  Here are four home upgrades that will increase both your value and impress the guests at your holiday party.

Outdoor Gathering

A well-planned patio and landscaped yard is a great way to add square footage to the enjoyment of your home. It may be autumn, but the Houston heat is still hanging around. Holiday gatherings can still happen poolside or around an outdoor kitchen. A cozy firepit is a wonderful way to spend evenings gathering with friends and family.

We've picked some prime examples of backyard All-Stars to inspire your search!

Kitchen Upgrades

One thing is for sure: When people gather, they LOVE to eat! Of course, double ovens, top of the line appliances, and six burner gas ranges are the desire of most proficient home-chefs, but open floor plans, extra-large cabinets for storage, and decorative lighting are upgrades that everyone can enjoy.

Take a look at our top pick homes with kitchens that can help you to be the perfect holiday host!

Bathroom Upgrades

Wondering what upgrades to look for in a bathroom? There are more options than you may realize. In our search, we found jacuzzi tubs, dual vanities, backlit mirrors, and over-sized standing showers to swoon over.

Check out these fabulous bathrooms that we think are picture perfect.

Smart Home Upgrades

A "Smart Home" enables homeowners to take advantage of technology in a way that makes their life more enjoyable in the hectic pace of the holiday season. For example, a garage door opener that can be operated from your smart phone can be compatible with services offered by Amazon Prime and Walmart to secure delivered packages in the safety of your garage. Features like Google Home Hubs provide voice commands for everything from music choices and lighting color. From motorized window blinds to remote operated ceiling fans, a smart feature upgrade could be just the gift you need this year.

You can experiment in Abodefy with search tags like "wired for sound" to find homes with smart features.

We believe your home search shouldn't be limited to the number of bedrooms and bathrooms you want.

With your home being, quite possibly, the largest purchase you'll ever make, you should make sure you consider every aspect of that home before you sign on the bottom line. Take advantage of Abodefy search tools to customize your search to include the features and amenities that fit your lifestyle.

Your search should be more than just price and size.

Your home will begin to fill with memories from the first time you walk through the door. Whether it is your first big dinner party, family holidays, or your famous backyard barbecues with friends, your home should be your special place! We hope these upgrade ideas have inspired you to expand your search to find a home that is just as remarkable as you are.