Fireplace. No matter what style your home is – from traditional to minimalist contemporary – you can find an array of fireplaces to complement your design aesthetic. Additionally, you can choose between gas and log-burning. With all of these options, there is sure to be a number of ways you can add to your home’s value with a fireplace, and there is no other way to add the type of ambiance a fireplace can bring a home.

Kitchen. A kitchen remodel can be the priciest remodeling project you may undertake. However, it also offers the most return, as this is the most valuable portion of your home when it comes to appraisals and market analysis. There are many ways in which you can remodel a kitchen, from installing granite countertops to replacing old appliances with energy efficient versions. Just keep in mind that, generally speaking, today’s real estate market values spacious kitchens that open to a living area.

Master bathroom. Next to the kitchen, the master bathroom is a remodeling job that can add the most value to your home. Consider luxury items like a bidet, whirlpool tub, heated towel bars, wall-mounted television and custom tile if you want to go the extra mile in creating a master bathroom that will really make your home’s value soar.

New windows. Dated windows can drag down a home’s aesthetic appeal and energy efficiency, in turn lowering its value. Invest in double-paned windows with a UV coating. To really get the most bang for your buck, replace small windows with large, picture windows in the living and dining areas, as well as in areas where you’d like to accentuate the home’s architecture.