Restoration vs. Renovation: Which is Best for Your Home? The opinions expressed by the author in this and all guest blogs are not necessarily those of Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling.
If you plan on improving your home, you’ll most likely restore or renovate it. Though the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they have completely different meanings. At Gainesville Restoration, we know the difference between restoration and renovation and which is best for your home.
Restoration vs. Renovation
Restoration
Restoration is about making parts of the house like they originally were. Whether it’s repairing kitchen cabinets, removing old carpet, or refinishing wood floors, it’s the best choice for homes with historical details or features.
Reasons for restoration projects include:
● Preserving Craftsmanship: Older homes have details hard to replicate today.
● Increased Curb Appeal: Greatly increase your home’s value with a well-done restoration.
● Environmentally Friendly: It takes fewer resources and less energy to restore a home.
Renovation
Renovation is about improving or changing a part of the house while still keeping its character. Homeowners can take existing parts of the house and update them for modern living. Examples include installing new light fixtures, adding open shelves to your kitchen, and adding stainless steel appliances and countertops to your kitchen.
Renovating your home does the following:
● Adds Value: Modern-day features can make a home more desirable to potential buyers.
● Adds Modern Amenities: Add features like smart home technology or energy-efficient windows to a home.
● Provides Improved Functionality: Upgrade an existing room to make it suited for today’s lifestyles.
Factors to Consider
Consider the following when choosing to renovate or restore your home:
- Cost: Restoring a house is more expensive than renovating it, as finding the right materials and artisans is expensive.
- Lifestyle: You and your family might need the modern conveniences a home renovation project brings, as opposed to the old-world charm of a restoration project.
- Time: Restoring is much more time-consuming than renovating due to the details involved. Such time might be unavailable.
- Structural Hurdles: Older homes can be built in a way that might make renovating hard.
- Long-Term Plans: Whether you plan to stay long-term or sell in a few years can impact whether to restore or renovate.
Final Thoughts
At Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling, we know whether a home needs to be restored or remodeled. Whether you want to restore your home to its former glory or update it, our pros will ensure you make a well-informed decision. Contact us today for a consultation. We’ll work with you every step of the way to help build the home of your dreams.
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Stuart Kushner is a writer who is passionate about home improvement. When he’s not cleaning kitchen cabinets and adding spice racks and other gadgets to his apartment, he’s reading, exercising, cooking, and listening to music.