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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

Laundry room with bench
Laundry room with bench

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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