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As your lifestyle and situation change over time, you may find you need more space, different amenities or simply a better home location. Although you may not need to relocate right away, you will need to make periodic home improvements to suit your lifestyle and fully enjoy your home. Whether you're welcoming a new member to the family or remodeling an empty nest, it's never too early to start thinking about increasing the value of your home. Here are some value-adding home additions for every stage of your life.
 

A Growing Family

 
Does the space inside your home seem to keep shrinking while your family keeps growing? Certain home improvements can accommodate your growing family while adding value to your home. If you're adding a bundle of joy, consider transforming the basement or attic into a whimsical playroom. As your kids grow older, it's inevitable that they'll turn your entire home into a playground. Upgrade to slip-resistant or cushioned flooring to prevent injury to your mini Evel Knievel. With all that fun and play, you'll need a peaceful oasis to relax and unwind. Enhance your bedroom or bathroom with a softer color palette and lighting. A dimmer switch is the easiest way to adjust your lighting needs.

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Empty Nesters

 
Once the kids move out and go to college, you'll find yourself with more room than you know what to do with. If you love your neighborhood and don't want to leave, consider transforming their unused room into new spaces. Convert a messy teenager's cave into a library, exercise, or hobby room. Or simply take out the old decor and replace it with more adult decor for a guest room. But what to do with that extra bathroom? You and your spouse can now have separate ones to suit your needs. One can have a spacious bathtub while other has a space-saving shower. It's a win-win! From a practical standpoint and a resale value in the future, these modifications are a no-brainer.
 

Lifestyle Changes

 
Lifestyle changes don't always involve children. Perhaps a change in employment enables you to work from home. Self-employment necessitates a welcoming and cozy home office. Changes also come in the form of new personal interests. If you enjoy entertaining, beautify your kitchen and dining room by removing wall barriers to open up space. Also, transform an empty room into a game or media haven complete with a pool table and other entertainment goodies.
 
Our lives are constantly in flux. Making practical modifications not only makes your humble abode more livable but can add value for when you're ready to sell. There's no need to uproot your entire family with every lifestyle change. Instead, remodeling here and there enables you to stay in the community you love while keeping your home up to date. Remember, the best remodeling designs are flexible enough to adapt over the years.