Renovate Smarter: High-Impact Areas To Upgrade
In the first installment of his Renovate Smarter series, Neal looks at where a renovation makes the biggest difference in how a home lives and what it is worth.
His shortlist: the kitchen, the ensuite and the hard-working mudroom. These are the rooms a family leans on every day, and the ones where thoughtful design pays off most.
Neal also looks at how priorities have shifted, with oversized soaker tubs giving way to spa-style showers and kitchens opening up into living and dining space. And when it comes to budget, a well-planned kitchen renovation consistently delivers the strongest return on investment while improving everyday life in the home.
Originally published as an expert contributor article in Neighbours of Britannia (Best Version Media), March 2025. This is Knight's summary of the article, not a reproduction.