Funny you say this. The wife and I had this very discussion last night. I told her it's not about our personal taste. There can't be any emotion put into the renovations. We'll concentrate on the kitchen and master closet and bath as top priorities with the front yard being a very close second.
curb appeal plays a large role.. if you like the house when you pull up, I am pretty sure you will let some smaller necessities to the waste side IMO for first time buyers n such
-murph