Renovation Paybacks

Top Ten Renovation Paybacks:

1. Painting & decor, interior - 73%
   
2. Kitchen renovation - 72%
   
3. Bathroom renovation - 68%
   
4. Painting, exterior - 65%
   
5. Flooring upgrades - 62%
   
6. Window/door replacement - 57%
   
7. Family room addition - 51%
   
8. Fireplace addition - 50%
   
9. Basement renovation - 49%
   
10. Heating system replacement - 48%
    

Top Ten Renovation Trends:

1. Main floor laundry room
2. Ground floor home office
3. Hardwood flooring upgrade in kitchen
4. Whirlpool bath separate from shower
5. Built-in kitchen appliances
6. Addition of kitchen cooking island
7. Non-neutral interior paint colours
8. “Smart” house wiring
9. Home theater room
10. Skylights

Painting is #1!