Check out this amazing renovation that could add $130k of value to your home
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We all know that first impressions count. And when it comes to our homes, we want potential buyers or visitors to see them in the best light possible – after all, our homes are a reflection of us.
That's why making sure the outside of your property is well-kept and presentable is so important. It doesn't matter how big or small your home is; adding a few thoughtful finishing touches can make all the difference.
One young family from Kurnell in NSW found this out the hard way when they decided to enlist the help of TV renovation queen Cherie Barber to give their property a facelift.
The family had two garages on either side of their home filled with old junk and knew they needed to do something about it if they wanted to add value to their home.
Thankfully, Cherie Barber, who is also popularly known as 'Australia's Renovation Queen', was up for the challenge.
In just three days, she and her team managed to transform one of the grungy old garages into a lavish living space – and added an impressive $130,000 in value to the property in doing so!
Here's how they did it…
The first step was to get rid of all the junk and let the natural light in. So, the renovation experts demolished one wall that faced into the backyard and installed a brand new, three-metre bi-fold door.
'The face of the garage, which had the new door installed, was clad in exterior grade VJ panels that were quick and easy to install,' Cherie detailed on her website.
She recommended these types of panels to anyone who wants to instantly improve the feel of a space but doesn't have the time to break their back on projects.
Following this, the family allowed Cherie to install a wooden deck outside of the bi-fold door.
One of the hardest elements of the renovation was installing proper drainage under the deck. This ensured that the deck could catch any excess water in heavy rain.
Cherie also installed lights around the deck and two external wall lights on either side of the door. 'They not only look good but add a touch of resort glamour at night,' she said.
Anyone who wants to add value to their home should go for painting – or 'liquid gold' as Cherie calls it. She opted for Taubmans Weathershield for this garage and applied it with a spray gun over four hours.
Finally, she added a folding arm and retractable awning from Wynstan to the outside of the garage to provide the family with some shade in the scorching sun.
'It was a luxury addition but adds so much, not only for practicality but visual aesthetics too,' she said.
The family gave Cherie free reign to design the interior, just specifying that they wanted a home office and a separate, comfortable sitting area.
'Rather than playing it safe with traditional lighter or creamy hues, I went with moody, dark colours that lend a sense of drama to the space, choosing a dark chocolate brown colour called Star Anise for the main feature wall,' Cherie said.
She put up a curtain to hide the 'ugly' garage door from inside the house, and she used a combination of vinyl and wood for the flooring because of its resistance to water and scratches.
The garage restoration added $130,000 to the home's worth, according to an appraisal done after the project was completed.
After paying for everything (all trade labour at retail rates, all building supplies, and all the furnishings and interior design) to the tune of $42,870.39, the net profit was an astounding $87,129.61.
'A nice bonus for this family to receive,' said Cherie.
Wow, that's quite a change; if we hadn't known better, we wouldn't have guessed that the before and after photos were of the same location! What are your thoughts on Cherie's garage makeover, members? Share them with us in the comments!
That's why making sure the outside of your property is well-kept and presentable is so important. It doesn't matter how big or small your home is; adding a few thoughtful finishing touches can make all the difference.
One young family from Kurnell in NSW found this out the hard way when they decided to enlist the help of TV renovation queen Cherie Barber to give their property a facelift.
The family had two garages on either side of their home filled with old junk and knew they needed to do something about it if they wanted to add value to their home.
One family from NSW had their garage transformed by a renovation expert. Credit: Cherie Barber.
Thankfully, Cherie Barber, who is also popularly known as 'Australia's Renovation Queen', was up for the challenge.
In just three days, she and her team managed to transform one of the grungy old garages into a lavish living space – and added an impressive $130,000 in value to the property in doing so!
Here's how they did it…
The first step was to get rid of all the junk and let the natural light in. So, the renovation experts demolished one wall that faced into the backyard and installed a brand new, three-metre bi-fold door.
'The face of the garage, which had the new door installed, was clad in exterior grade VJ panels that were quick and easy to install,' Cherie detailed on her website.
She recommended these types of panels to anyone who wants to instantly improve the feel of a space but doesn't have the time to break their back on projects.
The interior of the garage before the renovation. Credit: Cherie Barber.
The interior of the garage after the renovation. Credit: Cherie Barber.
Following this, the family allowed Cherie to install a wooden deck outside of the bi-fold door.
One of the hardest elements of the renovation was installing proper drainage under the deck. This ensured that the deck could catch any excess water in heavy rain.
Cherie also installed lights around the deck and two external wall lights on either side of the door. 'They not only look good but add a touch of resort glamour at night,' she said.
Anyone who wants to add value to their home should go for painting – or 'liquid gold' as Cherie calls it. She opted for Taubmans Weathershield for this garage and applied it with a spray gun over four hours.
Finally, she added a folding arm and retractable awning from Wynstan to the outside of the garage to provide the family with some shade in the scorching sun.
'It was a luxury addition but adds so much, not only for practicality but visual aesthetics too,' she said.
From the outside, the garage looked like this before any renovation was done. Credit: Cherie Barber.
This is how it looks now. Credit: Cherie Barber.
The family gave Cherie free reign to design the interior, just specifying that they wanted a home office and a separate, comfortable sitting area.
'Rather than playing it safe with traditional lighter or creamy hues, I went with moody, dark colours that lend a sense of drama to the space, choosing a dark chocolate brown colour called Star Anise for the main feature wall,' Cherie said.
She put up a curtain to hide the 'ugly' garage door from inside the house, and she used a combination of vinyl and wood for the flooring because of its resistance to water and scratches.
The garage restoration added $130,000 to the home's worth, according to an appraisal done after the project was completed.
After paying for everything (all trade labour at retail rates, all building supplies, and all the furnishings and interior design) to the tune of $42,870.39, the net profit was an astounding $87,129.61.
'A nice bonus for this family to receive,' said Cherie.
Wow, that's quite a change; if we hadn't known better, we wouldn't have guessed that the before and after photos were of the same location! What are your thoughts on Cherie's garage makeover, members? Share them with us in the comments!
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