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The home storage features that add value – from small additions to full storage rooms
Real estate professionals highlight three main storage features that significantly increase a home's value and marketability

1. Dedicated Laundry Rooms and Mudrooms
- The Value: A first-floor laundry room equipped with extra cabinets or its own closet is a massive selling point that can increase a home's sale price by thousands of dollars.
- The Trend: Alongside laundry rooms, mudrooms have become a highly requested, must-have feature for modern buyers and builders.
2. Expanded Closet Space
- The Value: Ample closet space tops buyer wish lists, with experts noting that "closets are the new chef's kitchen."
- The Trend: Large walk-in closets are no longer just for clothes; buyers are increasingly utilizing them as alternative spaces for home offices or remote work setups (like hosting podcasts).
3. Multi-Functional Rooms with Home Office Potential
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- The Value: A flexible spare or utility room that can seamlessly transition into a quiet home office can add an estimated $2,000 to a home's sale value, especially in areas popular with young professionals.
- Key Requirements: To appeal to remote workers, these rooms ideally need:
- A North or East-facing window for optimal morning light.
- Enough space for a desk, chair, and bookcase.
- At least three plug sockets.
- Physical distance from the main living areas to block out noise.
Source:https://www.homesandgardens.com/news/home-storage-features-that-add-value
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