This type of 'luxury' room can add as much as £10,000 to the value of your home

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Homes that include a 'luxury' room are in demand, and the interior change that can bump up an asking price the most might surprise you...

Over the last 12 months, ‘cinema room ideas on a budget’ and ‘walk in wardrobe kits’ have seen a huge increase in search trends.

But it's the luxury or 'spa' bathroom that really impresses buyers and is seen to most increase a property's value.

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New research reveals that a spa bathroom can add significant value to your home, by as much as £5,000 to £10,000.

A luxury bathroom is one of our most desired features in a homeA luxury bathroom is one of our most desired features in a home
A luxury bathroom is one of our most desired features in a home

The addition of a top-quality bathroom with features such as air-bubble freestanding tubs, steam showers and Bluetooth speaker shower heads to your home could be well worthwhile.

Cinema rooms also add both value (around £3,000 to £5,000) and appeal. While a cinema room offers great entertainment space, it can be versatile space, easily swapped back to a snug or similar if required.

Other rooms in-demand include a walk-in wardrobe, a fitted office, a gym, and games room, all of which will increase your home’s value between £1000 to £5000.

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VonHaus, who conducted the research with Bramleys, gives the following tips on how to create luxury on a budget;

A relaxing spa bath at the end of a long day appeals to a great many home ownersA relaxing spa bath at the end of a long day appeals to a great many home owners
A relaxing spa bath at the end of a long day appeals to a great many home owners

Make sure your home furnishings align with what sells - when selling a home, it needs to appeal to the wider public, so be cautious of any fitted rooms or bold coloured walls.

Luxury rooms don’t have to cost as much as you’d think - for rooms which can rack up the price such as gyms and games rooms, you can search the web for second-hand equipment which looks the part.

Recreate a cinematic feel with ease – paint a large wall white and install a projector on the opposite wall. This easy and cost-effective method of watching TV shows has never made entertaining easier.

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Upcycling is cheap, easy and looks good. Upcycle a chest of drawers and coat rack for a spare room to create your lavish walk-in wardrobe. Finish your room off with favourite art pieces, plants, and mirrors to allow natural light and a fresh vibe.

Home gyms are increasingly popular as the nation strives to keep fit and healthyHome gyms are increasingly popular as the nation strives to keep fit and healthy