Reclaimed wood is showing up more in home design, but does it actually add value? I was recently featured in this piece sharing my perspective as a real estate agent, looking at it through a simple lens: does reclaimed wood add value to a home? It also highlights Three Forks Wood Reclamation, a veteran-owned company doing this work, which made it an easy one for me to be part of. It’s a great example of how the right design choices can influence both buyer perception and long-term value.
This Overlooked Vintage Feature In Old Homes Could Be Incredibly Valuable
Older homes will sometimes have interesting architectural elements that aren’t as common anymore, and they could end up being very valuable. Surprisingly, exposed, antique wooden beams are a vintage feature in old homes that are more valuable than you think. Lindsey Schmidt, a licensed realtor in Virginia, spoke exclusively with Hunker about how vintage wood beams can increase the value of a home.
She explains that the exact added value of this antique feature will differ from house to house. “[The increased value] is completely dependent on the market, type of home, and history of the wood beams,” she shares. In some cases, Schmidt claims these simple wood accents could add significant value when you decide to sell your home.
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