Hi lovelies,
Whenever you hear the term “luxury,” you immediately imagine that whatever it is referring to is our of your price range. Luxury cars, cruises, holidays, jewelry and restaurant meals are good examples.
It turns out that many so-called luxuries for the home are actually within reach of most people’s budgets. Plus, they can make a massive difference to your quality of life. So what are they? And how can you benefit?
Wine Cellars
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Wine cellars might sound like the height of luxury. But if you already have underfloor storage in your home, they’re incredibly affordable - as little as $4,000 to kit out in some cases.
For wine collectors, wine rooms are becoming more like museums to showcase their investments. Specialist designers now offer the wealthier an array of display and storage options, designed to keep everything fresh and looking its best.
Wine cellars are a little bit like swimming pools. You can spend as much or as little as you want and still get something pretty decent. What’s more, you can see building a wine cellar as an investment. Often it can increase the value by as much as two percent, possibly more.
Water Filters
Most modern luxury homes make use of a mains water filter - a device that removes all sediment and pathogens from the public supply. The iSpring filter removes an estimated 98 percent of all particles and chemicals when adequately set up.
The cost of installing these filters is relatively small - usually just a few hundred dollars. And once they’re in place, they improve the taste and the safety of water reaching your property.
Smart Home Automation
While home extensions have become more expensive with time, smart home automation has not. Electronics continue to plummet in price, making this a viable luxury home upgrade route for practically anyone.
Smart home automation can include all sorts of upgrades:
Automatic lighting which turns on and switches off when you enter and exit a room
Home heating solutions you can control from your smartphone
Speakers that react to voice commands
Refrigerators that tell you when you need to go grocery shopping
Doorbells show you who is ringing the bell from your phone, so you know whether to answer or not
Speaker systems that allow you to talk to people at your front door
Prices for home automation systems are surprisingly low. You can install some basic systems for less than $100. Fully kitting out your home with all the bells and whistles might set you back a little under $2,000.
Second Suite
Most modern homes come with a master suite, comprising a bedroom and an ensuite bathroom. Adding a second suite to your property, however, can boost its value significantly - perhaps by 10 percent in some cases.
Installing a second suite is also surprisingly inexpensive. You don’t have to start from scratch. Just installing some temporary walls can suffice. Then it is just a matter of connecting the shower and toilet, and you’re done. Your guests will love it.
