Remodeling your home before listing it on the market is a great way to boost its value. However, some home improvement projects will give you a better return on your investment (ROI) than others. Here are a few projects you should skip if you’re planning to sell.

What Are the Least Worthwhile Home Remodeling Projects?

1. Hobby Rooms

Whether it’s a home theater, gym, game room, or library, remodeling rooms with hyper-specific purposes should be avoided. These are worthwhile additions if you plan to stay for another decade or so, but when you’re remodeling for the purpose of selling, you could potentially turn away buyers who want a blank slate. With rooms that can only be used for one purpose, fewer buyers are likely to be interested. This can drive down your selling price.

2. Sun Rooms

A sunroom may seem like a great idea at first—plenty of natural sunlight without the heat, rain, and humidity. However, Home Advisor estimates that sunroom additions have an ROI of about 49%. Whether you build a four-season room with an HVAC system or a three-season room without cooling capabilities, you're estimated to only recoup half of what you spend.

3. Luxury Bathrooms

Bathroom remodeling is a smart choice for homeowners looking to sell, as long as you stick to a reasonable budget. However, high-end projects featuring expensive additions like marble flooring, tubs with jets, luxury walk-in showers, and trendy fixtures can push you way over budget. You should never spend more than $40,000 remodeling a master bathroom or $20,000 on a small bathroom. With a high-end bathroom remodel, only a 59% ROI is expected. In comparison, a mid-range bathroom remodel has a 72% ROI.

4. Carpet Replacements

Although it was a popular choice in the mid 20^th century, carpeting no longer has the same appeal for buyers today, which means replacing your current flooring with a new carpet is unlikely boost your home's value. Instead, your best bet is to have it cleaned by a professional, or replace your flooring with hardwood. After all, new hardwood is projected to have a 75% ROI.

5. High-End Kitchens

Kitchens are the heart of the home, so it is essential that they look warm and welcoming to potential buyers. That being said, avoid complete kitchen overhauls. Minor updates like repainted cabinets, new flooring, or appliance replacements can breathe new life into your kitchen and give back up to 81% of what you originally spent. High-end kitchen remodels, which can cost an upwards of $50,000, only offer an ROI of 59%.

When you’re ready for your next home improvement project, get in touch with Homeworks Construction in Honolulu, HI. With 21 years of experience completing projects for more than 750 satisfied clients, this contractor is well-known in their community for their home design expertise and skilled craftsmanship. No matter how large or small the scope, these remodeling professionals will go above and beyond to bring your vision to life. Take a look at their remodeling portfolio online. To schedule a free consultation, call (808) 955-2777.