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At Silver Field Construction, we want you to get the most for your budget. We’ve listed eight budget friendly features that improve the value of the home, without hurting the wallet.
1. Taller Ceilings
If you want the feeling of a big room without having a greater footprint (or bigger budget), raising the ceilings from 9 to 10 feet is a great option.
Surprisingly, adding 1 additional foot of height does not cost a ton more for materials or labor. The best part? The home will be easier to sell, and worth more in the future.
2. Generator Plug-In
Storms and downed powerlines can leave a home without electricity from hours to days, having a back-up generator becomes a necessity.
While the home is being built, having the electrician add a generator connector is only a small up-charge. If you wait until after the home is built, the cost to wire the home generator quadruples.
3. Multiple Shower Heads
Add a touch of luxury by adding additional shower heads to the master bathroom.
Adding a second shower head is a simple addition, low cost, and a must-have for marriage! Ask your builder about the option for each side to have separate temperature control if you and your spouse have lava vs. ice cube temperature preferences.
4. Solar Power Switchboard
If you want a little freedom from local utilities, while reducing your electric cost, solar power might be an affordable option. But even if solar panels are not in the budget, having the electrician build in the solar power switchboard to the home during the build will provide huge savings later on, plus raise the value of the home.
5. Dimmable Lights
A very inexpensive upgrade that offers huge improvements to ambiance and atmosphere of the home is adding dimmable lights.
6. Pot Filler
No more the carrying of pots to the sink, only to turn around and carry it to the stove. Newer homes are being equipped with pot fillers by the stove and we are ready to join the trend!
This small cost addition adds a huge touch of luxury to your new home
7. Electric Fireplace
You want the beauty of a fireplace, but without the cost, adding an electric fire place is inexpensive, beautiful, and safe. Plus less expensive utilities than gas. It also comes with the option for fire without the heat, allowing families to enjoy during the summer.
8. Tankless Hot Water Heater
Tankless water heaters used to be expensive, but as technology advances, so does the reduction in cost. Tankless hot water offers hot water on demand allowing for endlessly long showers. Even utilities come in less than tank water heaters as gas or electric is only used during the shower, not 24/7 like normal tank heaters require.
The best part? Endless hot water and when the tankless reaches the end of life, there is not a sudden flooding of water commonly seen with tank heaters (yuck!).
All eight of these small touches of luxury are kind to the budget, with huge impact on value, usability, and luxury of your home. Ask your builder today about which options are best for your home.