Top 5 home improvement ideas for the new year

Open plan kitchen with six seater dining table

Are you looking to add some value to your home or simply want to change the look and feel? One of the best ways to do this is by embarking on a home improvement project.

In this blog, I will take you through the top five home improvements you can make to your home in 2025.

Turning your garage into a living space

The majority of garages are now used as more of a storage room rather than a place to store your vehicles. A garage conversion would allow you to maximise the space you have available to you in your home, as you could set your garage up as an office and turn a spare room into something more practical, like a children’s nursery if you’re an expanding family.

According to HomeOwners Alliance, this can also add up to 20% to the value of your home too!

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Living room with square wall panelling

Panelling interior walls

Lately, social media has been full of people decorating the internal walls of their homes. One of the standout features of this has been the panelled wall effect that gives extra texture and colour to your walls. This home improvement project can be done for a fairly small cost but can be really effective in making a space look a lot cosier.

Panelling in a new home is extremely popular as every wall is a blank canvas when you move into a new build.

Landscaping your garden

Landscaping your garden can also add extra value to your home. Adding features such as a patio, fire pit and new garden furniture can make the outside of your home feel really welcoming. Gardens are a huge focal point for any home and especially in the summer months, they become an extension of your living spaces, offering a place to relax and entertain.

If you make this home improvement project the one you go for, you’ll be able to host family and friends outside in the warm weather before you know it!

Home garden with patio area and plant border along the fence
Downstairs bathroom with patterned wallpaper decor

Bathroom renovation

Renovating your bathroom belongs in the top five home improvement projects of 2025. This exciting project can allow you to refresh and reimagine this essential space. By incorporating the latest design trends, you can transform your bathroom into a luxurious retreat that enhances your daily routine and increases the overall value of your home.

For some of the key bathroom trends of 2025, take a look at Homebuilding & Renovating’s article which give an in-depth summary of what you should do to your bathroom in 2025.

Smart home integration

Finally, integrating the latest smart home technology in your home could be a great project to get stuck into in 2025. You can easily upgrade your living space by adding smart speakers or a smart display.

From turning the lights on directly from your phone, streaming music or changing the temperature to locking your doors remotely or even automatically vacuuming your floors without lifting a finger. The possibilities with a smart home are endless!

A smart home speaker

If you decide to take any of these home improvement projects on this year, make sure to share it with us on Instagram @avant_homes – you could get featured on our feed!

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