Both offer possibilities to the creative thinker. In the bath, you can be very creative. The tub is the hardest thing to change in the bath in that it is the most likely to require some structural work. Changing the sink and faucets is an easy way of giving a kitchen a new look too, Smith said. You can change the appliances and the countertops and change the look.
Flooring also is important.
Laminated flooring that looks like natural wood and holds up well to heavy kitchen traffic has become popular, Smith said. Ceramic tiles and hardwoods also are popular kitchen floors. If you know what to look for, you can see the additional living spaces that you can create in an existing home. Some buyers convert an attached garage to serve as a family room or great room. A garage has the advantage of already having high ceilings and its an existing structure.