A McMansion once cost home buyers a couple million dollars. But those prices dropped like stones when the housing market collapsed.

And larger houses take longer to recover than smaller ones.

But what can you do to make yours stand out from the rest? Here are some ways to use visual appeal to add monetary and aesthetic value to your home.

1. Curved Wall, Raised Roof

Who hasn’t walked past a house with a curved wall that extended like a tower? They catch the eye and make a house feel like a castle.

Of course, round rooms aren’t the most useful for holding square furniture. But you could always keep the local princess hostage.

2. A Balcony Over a Great Room

Picture it, tall windows cast light into the great room. The sunset framed by the decorative molding.

You sip a glass of wine from your balcony and watch the sun go down. You get to relax in your most comfortable chair, indoors, with a magnificent view.

3. Wine Cellar

And speaking of wine, if you are an enthusiast, why not have your own wine cellar. It may cost a bit, but in the end, you will have a temperature and humidity controlled room.

As a bonus, that room will hold more than 1500 bottles of wine.

4. 3 or More Car Garage

Gotta have room for toys, right? Well, toys and tools. Toys for fun and tools for crossing items off the Honey-do list.

Why not spring for extra space in the garage? You will save serious money over time by not having to park your summer car in storage.

5. Man Cave or Attic

Every house needs one, right? And since you will have plenty of space above the garage, why not insulate better and use it.

After all, what says man cave better than being right above your tools?

6. McMansion Throne

Every King or Queen needs a throne. Why not make yours from porcelain?

Construct the bathrooms into something grand. Have a tub for two complete with jets.

Expand the mirrors and counters around the room. Make room for his stuff, her stuff, their stuff, and stuff for visitors. You can even include stuff no one needs, because why not?

7. The Double Decker Deck

Let’s be serious, you have the McMansion to throw parties, right? Have a deck above with speakers and smooth floor for dancing under the moonlight.

But have it right above a lower deck. A place to relax in the shade or have a beer while the grillmaster works his magic.

Fun Ways to Enjoy Your House

You have lots of space in your McMansion, put it to good use! And, whenever possible, find a way to make it pay you back.

You might not use all these ideas. But any that you do will make you appreciate your house even more.

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