What are worthwhile splurges you would recommend?
Hi All,
I will be starting a whole house renovation and addition soon. I don't have the funds to do a very high end build, but I also wouldn't mind spending a little extra on worthwhile things that are beneficial.
- What are the splurges you highly recommend when building a home?
- What are the splurges that weren't as impactful as you thought they'd be or you regret making?
Looking forward to hearing everyone's comments!
Edit 1:
Wowow! I'm super grateful and impressed by all the responses received.
I think I should share a few more details about my remodel. I am located in the Bay Area, CA and the current house is a 1300 sqft, 3 bed/1 bath, single story home. The remodel includes an addition and whole house renovation to make the home 2150 sqft, 4 bed/2 bath.
Things I would like to incorporate into my own build:
- Sound proofing - I live on a relatively busy street and can hear a lot of vehicle noise inside the house. I will be installing mineral wool insulation, 5/8" drywall, solid core doors, and mass loaded vinyl for exterior walls and between bedrooms.
- Natural gas tankless water heater with a dedicated hot water recirculating loop.
- Variable speed heat pump (future plans to go solar)
- Wall hung toilets (so much easier to clean!)
- Smart light switches
- Lots of skylights (Would have loved to have 9' or vaulted ceilings, but this seemed like a good compromise due to cost).
- Hardie fiber cement exterior siding
- Fiberglass windows