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What Features Make Up an Ideal Home?

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What makes a home ideal? Though it may seem like this is a very subjective question, it is actually one that can be narrowed down into a few common features which a lot of people would agree with and look for. So, if you are in the process of selling your current home, buying a new house or making some major renovations, you could go through these in a checklist style to see how many your property ticks off.

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Outdoor Living Spaces

 

Spending time outdoors has been shown to both lower your stress levels and reduce feelings of stress, so if you can get outside while still technically in the confines of your home, this is surely ideal. You can make the most of any space that you have outdoors with patios and decks, which are desirable to a lot of homebuyers. If you already own a home, putting in either one of these features makes it likely you will recoup your expenditures.

 

Maximised Warmth

 

Though this is a feature you can’t see, ensuring that your home is as warm as it possibly can be is certainly a trait of the ideal property. First of all, you want to make sure that you have an efficient boiler which is properly serviced, so take a look at http://ecosafe.co/boiler-services-in-bournemouth/. You should also ensure that your home is well-insulated, starting with the attic which is where you will get the most bang for your buck.

 

Great Storage Solutions

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Storage is a top priority for a huge number of homeowners, so if you are buying a new home, it is certainly a good idea to check out what sort of space you have available to work with. Even if you already own a property, there are a host of creative solutions which are more than worth implementing in your own home. After all, everyone wants to feel like they are living in an environment which is free of clutter.

 

Ergonomic Finishing Touches

 

There are plenty of ergonomic finishing touches which really upgrade your home experience. First of all, wide doorways are useful – particularly when you are trying to squeeze large items of furniture through them! Lever handles instead of door knobs mean that you don’t have to deal with any awkward twisting. Switches with a big on/off button allow you to hit the lights even if you are carrying a lot of things. All these things may seem small, but they all add up.

 

Southern Exposure

 

Though there is not much you can do to change the position of your current property; southern exposure is certainly a feature that you should look out for if you are buying a place. Its benefits revolve around allowing you to maximise on free heat from the sun, which in turn enables you to install solar panels, keeps your houseplants thriving, and improves your mood in general.

 

As you can see, these features are all very desirable and play their part in making up the ideal home.    

 

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  1. Handyman in Melbourne says

    February 23, 2018 at 4:25 am

    A great tip I implemented this year was adding ceiling fans in the common rooms. In the summer they create cooling breezes. In winter, they circulate heated air to keep the room warm. It’s energy-efficient and pretty solution.
    Thank you for sharing this awesome tips, definitely will implement some of them.

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