{"id":42054,"date":"2022-06-13T14:27:34","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T13:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/?p=42054"},"modified":"2023-02-02T17:29:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T17:29:46","slug":"trends-that-add-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/trends-that-add-value","title":{"rendered":"How to boost your home\u2019s value by \u00a3100K"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignright\"><table class=\"has-subtle-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><tbody><tr><td><div style=\"height:20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2022\/02\/small-block-download.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41317\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/02\/16164051\/small-block-download.png 600w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/02\/16164051\/small-block-download-437x332.png 437w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><center><div class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-left:10px; margin-right:10px; width:250px\">For insights on the biggest trends in renovation and home improvement, take a look at the Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report 2022<\/div><\/center><div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#84b818;color:#ffffff;border-radius:8px\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/sp-assets\/rated-people-home-improvement-trends-report-2022-preview.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><font color=\"#ffffff\">READ THE 2022 REPORT<\/font><\/strong><\/a><\/div><div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><a name=\"expert-tips\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size: 22px; line-height: 30px;\"><strong>Whether you\u2019re looking to sell, or you\u2019re just keen to update your home, we\u2019ve discovered this year\u2019s biggest home improvement trends and how much value they can add to your home.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We analysed 800,000 home improvement jobs posted on Rated People \u2013 from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/local-kitchen-specialists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new kitchens<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/local-loft-conversion-specialists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">loft conversions<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/local-painter-and-decorator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">painting<\/a>, and dived into TikTok, Instagram and Google data to uncover 2022\u2019s top trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We then spoke to thousands of potential homebuyers about which adaptations and design features they\u2019re looking for the most from their next home and how much extra they\u2019d be willing to pay for each one. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our research shows if you implemented all 20 of this year\u2019s biggest home improvement trends on TikTok and Instagram, you could increase the value of your home by \u00a3105,000!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#biggest-trends-2022\">2022\u2019s biggest home improvement trends<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-much-value\">How much value each of the top 20 trends can add<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#add-most-value\">The home improvements that add the most value<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the latest home improvement and renovation insights, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/home-improvement-trends-report\">Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report 2023.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><a name=\"biggest-trends-2022\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2022\/06\/how-to-boost-value-1-cottagecore.jpg\" alt=\"Cottagecore d\u00e9cor: rustic, white kitchen furniture with pine worktop and wall cladding\" class=\"wp-image-42058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/06\/13123618\/how-to-boost-value-1-cottagecore.jpg 766w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/06\/13123618\/how-to-boost-value-1-cottagecore-498x332.jpg 498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2022\u2019s biggest home improvement trends<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst not every interior design trend is everyone\u2019s cup of tea (we\u2019re looking at you foam mirrors!), TikTok and Instagram are great places to find inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We looked at hundreds of home improvement trends and created a popularity score for each one by combining the total views on TikTok, with the number of hashtags on Instagram, and the annual UK search volume on Google. We then ranked the trends to reveal the top 20 for 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Natural materials, neutral colour palettes and vintage charm are key trends, with living walls, pampas grass d\u00e9cor, flagstone floors and Cottagecore all featuring in the top 20 biggest trends for 2022. But bold is still popular, with dark kitchens, pink bathrooms, maximalism, and colour blocking also making the top 20 list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2022\/06\/how-to-boost-value-2-herringbone.jpg\" alt=\"Home office with white walls and herringbone floor\" class=\"wp-image-42061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/06\/13124020\/how-to-boost-value-2-herringbone.jpg 766w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/06\/13124020\/how-to-boost-value-2-herringbone-498x332.jpg 498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s most popular home improvement trend is Herringbone floors &#8211; videos that showcase the flooring have been watched a staggering 72.3 million times on TikTok! There are almost 100,000 Instagram posts about the trend and people have googled \u2018herringbone floor\u2019 40,000 times in the UK over the last year. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2022\/06\/how-to-boost-value-3-al-fresco.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor entertaining area with wooden decking, garden furniture, dining table and chairs\" class=\"wp-image-42062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/06\/13124242\/how-to-boost-value-3-al-fresco.jpg 766w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/06\/13124242\/how-to-boost-value-3-al-fresco-498x332.jpg 498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Alfresco dining is also a big trend on TikTok, with videos of outdoor kitchens clocking up an impressive 56 million views. The trend also boasts around&nbsp;450,000 Instagram posts with people sharing their outside dining set ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to kitchens inside the home, green kitchens and dark kitchens are some of the trends taking TikTok by storm. Views for green kitchens have topped 38 million on TikTok and they\u2019ve received almost 10,000 annual searches on Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2022\/06\/how-to-boost-value-4-dark-kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"Modern, dark kitchen with light stone worktop.\" class=\"wp-image-42063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/06\/13124346\/how-to-boost-value-4-dark-kitchen.jpg 766w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/06\/13124346\/how-to-boost-value-4-dark-kitchen-513x332.jpg 513w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst there are many shades of green to choose from, dark kitchens are also still proving popular. Dark shades can be a punchy design feature, giving you a more interesting focal point within the home, and they\u2019re perfect for making lighter worktops really stand out. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Grandmillennial d\u00e9cor and Cottagecore d\u00e9cor also feature in the list. Grandmillennial style sees the likes of Laura Ashley prints, embroidered linens and quirky ruffles making a comeback, and it\u2019s had over 3.8 million views on TikTok alone. Cottagecore decor, a rustic romantic trend, has had over 2.8 million Instagram posts and almost a million TikTok views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2022\u2019s top 20 home improvement trends:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Rank<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Trend<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>TikTok views<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Instagram posts<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Search volume &#8211; annual UK&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Overall popularity score<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1&nbsp;<\/td><td>Herringbone floor&nbsp;<\/td><td>72,300,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>99,100&nbsp;<\/td><td>40,500&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>72,439,600<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2&nbsp;<\/td><td>Outdoor kitchen&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>56,000,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>449,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>27,100&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>56,476,100<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3&nbsp;<\/td><td>Living walls&nbsp;<\/td><td>47,800,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>142,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>8,100&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>47,950,100<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4&nbsp;<\/td><td>Green kitchen&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>38,100,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>88,400&nbsp;<\/td><td>9,900&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>38,198,300<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5&nbsp;<\/td><td>Home office<\/td><td>31,700,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>373,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>1,600&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>32,074,600<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6&nbsp;<\/td><td>Vintage furniture&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>25,300,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>2,200,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>8,100&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>27,508,100<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7&nbsp;<\/td><td>Dark kitchens&nbsp;<\/td><td>26,500,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>82,200&nbsp;<\/td><td>1,300&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>26,583,500<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8&nbsp;<\/td><td>Neutral decor&nbsp;<\/td><td>20,400,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>1,200,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>320&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>21,600,320<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9&nbsp;<\/td><td>Pampas grass decor&nbsp;<\/td><td>21,200,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>121,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>18,100&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>21,339,100<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10&nbsp;<\/td><td>Wall panelling&nbsp;<\/td><td>18,000,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>76,200&nbsp;<\/td><td>110,000&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>18,186,200<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11&nbsp;<\/td><td>Maximalism&nbsp;<\/td><td>18,000,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>84,400&nbsp;<\/td><td>6,600&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>18,091,000<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12&nbsp;<\/td><td>Flagstone floor&nbsp;<\/td><td>16,300,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>93,200&nbsp;<\/td><td>2,900&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>16,396,100<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13&nbsp;<\/td><td>Painted arches&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>15,100,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>1,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>210&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>15,101,210<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14&nbsp;<\/td><td>Japandi decor&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>12,400,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>134,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>2,900&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>12,536,900<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15&nbsp;<\/td><td>Colour blocking&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>9,300,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>137,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>3,600&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>9,440,600<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16&nbsp;<\/td><td>Green walls&nbsp;<\/td><td>4,700,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>106,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>5,400&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>4,811,400<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17&nbsp;<\/td><td>Kitchen pantry&nbsp;<\/td><td>4,300,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>22,700&nbsp;<\/td><td>2,400&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>4,325,100<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18&nbsp;<\/td><td>Grandmillennial decor&nbsp;<\/td><td>3,800,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>93,300&nbsp;<\/td><td>20&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>3,893,320<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19&nbsp;<\/td><td>Cottagecore decor&nbsp;<\/td><td>946,100&nbsp;<\/td><td>2,800,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>33,100&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>3,779,200<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20&nbsp;<\/td><td>Pink bathrooms&nbsp;<\/td><td>3,300,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>39,100&nbsp;<\/td><td>3,600&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>3,342,700<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><a name=\"how-much-value\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2022\/06\/how-to-boost-value-5-home-office.jpg\" alt=\"Home office area separated with a partition wall form the living room\" class=\"wp-image-42065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/06\/13141048\/how-to-boost-value-5-home-office.jpg 766w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/06\/13141048\/how-to-boost-value-5-home-office-498x332.jpg 498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How much value the top 20 trends can add to your home<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Six in 10 homeowners are planning to recreate at least one of the top 20 trends this year, and if you do all 20, you could increase your home\u2019s value by \u00a3105,046!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many of us now working from home, the study shows a dedicated home office space can add almost \u00a36,500 to your home\u2019s value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In second and third place it\u2019s all about the kitchen &#8211; a kitchen pantry will add almost \u00a36,000 of value to your selling price and an outdoor kitchen could increase your home\u2019s value by around \u00a35,700.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rest of the top 10 trends that will increase the value of your home the most are related to neutral palettes and natural materials. Vintage furniture, neutral d\u00e9cor and flagstone flooring can all bump up your sale\u2019s figure by over \u00a35,500. And herringbone flooring, Cottagecore d\u00e9cor and Grandmillennial d\u00e9cor can increase your home\u2019s value by around \u00a35,400.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much value 2022\u2019s most popular home improvement trends can add to your home:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Rank<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Trend<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Value increase<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Home office<\/td><td>\u00a36,368<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Kitchen pantry<\/td><td>\u00a35,757<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Outdoor kitchen<\/td><td>\u00a35,683<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Vintage furniture<\/td><td>\u00a35,643<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Neutral decor<\/td><td>\u00a35,528<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Flagstone floor<\/td><td>\u00a35,527<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Herringbone floor<\/td><td>\u00a35,485<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Cottagecore decor<\/td><td>\u00a35,406<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Grandmillennial decor<\/td><td>\u00a35,398<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Maximalism<\/td><td>\u00a35,394<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>Green kitchen<\/td><td>\u00a35,344<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>Living walls<\/td><td>\u00a35,263<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>Wall panelling<\/td><td>\u00a35,114<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>Japandi decor<\/td><td>\u00a34,936<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>Dark kitchen<\/td><td>\u00a34,909<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16<\/td><td>Colour blocking<\/td><td>\u00a34,776<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17<\/td><td>Painted arches<\/td><td>\u00a34,723<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18<\/td><td>Green walls<\/td><td>\u00a34,691<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19<\/td><td>Pampas grass decor<\/td><td>\u00a34,603<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20<\/td><td>Pink bathrooms<\/td><td>\u00a34,498<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><a name=\"add-most-value\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2022\/06\/how-to-boost-value-6-garden-room.jpg\" alt=\"Wooden garden room with glass doors and tiled roof\" class=\"wp-image-42066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/06\/13141218\/how-to-boost-value-6-garden-room.jpg 766w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/06\/13141218\/how-to-boost-value-6-garden-room-442x332.jpg 442w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The home improvements that add the most value to your property in 2022<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside this year\u2019s biggest trends, our research also looked into the home improvements that are now the most attractive to buyers in general. Buyers now want their new home to suit new ways of living, and it looks like having more space, multi-functional rooms, and areas for working out and entertaining are now more desirable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Topping the list is a self-contained annex, adding an impressive \u00a317,003 to the value of a property, as buyers look for those extra pockets of space around the home. You could also achieve this by converting existing rooms or a garage, or by building an extension or garden room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2022\/06\/how-to-boost-value-7-conservatory.jpg\" alt=\"Tudor style house with large conservatory\" class=\"wp-image-42069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/06\/13142143\/how-to-boost-value-7-conservatory.jpg 766w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/06\/13142143\/how-to-boost-value-7-conservatory-497x332.jpg 497w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another space-adding improvement is a new orangery or conservatory \u2013 this was the fourth most wanted feature in the list, adding over \u00a313,500 to the value of a property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a home gym can add almost \u00a312,000 onto your home\u2019s value. 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