Renovation Trends That Decrease The Value Of Your Home

59. Walk-In Closets

Year of Popularity: 2000s-Present
Est. Cost: $1,200-$3,000*
Walk-in closets had their heyday in the 2000s, when we all watched celebrities like Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie give us their tour of their impossibly huge walk-in closet. Installing one of
these closets costs $1,200 to $3,000, so it’s not a cheap project. Walk-in closets have their downsides.

Walk-In Closet ©Jodie Johnson / Shutterstock.com

Walk-In Closet ©Jodie Johnson / Shutterstock
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They take up space from the bedroom, and a spacious bedroom adds value to a home. You want the bedroom to be as space-conscious as possible for potential buyers. Additionally, not everyone has the wardrobe and shoe collection to fill a walk-in closet, making this a feature that won’t be useful to the majority of potential buyers.