If you are looking for a do it yourself project that can add value to your home, a great place to start is with your bathroom. Making a bathroom more functional and luxurious will dramatically increase your homes value. There are many ways of accomplishing this feat regardless of your budget.<br><br>Add a Bathroom<br><br>If you have the space and the money to add a second bathroom to your home this will make your home easier to sell when you are ready to move on and will increase the overall value of your home as well. Homes with a single bathroom sell for less than those having two or more baths and they are much harder to sell as a consequence of this. So if you can afford to add a second bathroom, it is certainly one of the first things to consider when wanting to increase your homes value.<br><br>A bathroom that opens directly off the master bedroom will increase your homes value the most and will also offer you a private bath of your own. Adding a Jacuzzi to the master bathroom or a steam shower will increase the value even more.<br><br>Turning Your Bathroom Into a Spa Experience<br><br>If you can't afford to add an extra bathroom to your home to increase it's value, then turning your single bathroom into a spa experience can be the next best thing. Choosing a large tub with center fixtures, having double sinks and heated towel racks can add more value than you would imagine to your home. Having plenty of cabinet and counter space will add to the appeal and create more of a spa experience, as will plenty of sunlight and large mirrors with good lighting.<br><br>Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference<br><br>Even if you are on a limited budget small changes can make a big difference in both the look of your bathroom and in your home's value. Doing the walls in tiles gives your bathroom an elegant modern look that makes it simple to keep clean and very appealing. Replacing that old sink with an elegant pedestal sink can give a sense of spaciousness to even the smallest bathroom. Providing clean lines and easy to clean features are not too expensive but can add to the value of your home far in excess of the amount spent to achieve the look.<br><br>Choosing elegant and non slip flooring and adding small area rugs can also enhance the value of your bathroom. Even adding something as small as a sunlamp can make a big difference.<br><br>Since people are leading such hectic lives these days, they want a space that is comfortable and convenient where they can relax and soak away all the stress and stain of the day. Redesigning your bathroom to provide a potential buyer with an oasis of comfort will be a strong selling point that they will be more than willing to pay a few extra pounds for.<br><br>Redesigning your bathroom or adding a second bathroom will give both you and the future owners of your home a comfortable place to relax after a hard day.