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Accessories can transform your home if it is done tastefully. When choosing furniture, splash out on timeless pieces that are neutral in colour and then introduce colour with the accessories.
If you are the kind of person who likes change as much as I do, a very easy and relatively cheap way of doing this is to accessorise these pieces of furniture with small colourful décor pieces like scatter cushions or ornaments. That way, if you get bored with the things that you have chosen, and want to keep abreast with current trends, it is inexpensive to change the look of your interior.
Set a budget for these items
Look at the room you want to transform and choose a colour scheme.
Take a photo of the room before you go shopping
Scan Google for a few ideas to see what other people have done internationally as well as locally.
Go to fabric houses for swatch ideas.
Less is more! Find one special item that you love, and accessorise that with neutral colours. It will make that item a special focal point in the room.
Personalise your space by using family photos; or even find something that your kids have created.
Your space should be comfortable and functional, don’t buy ornate pieces if you have small children. A throw over a lightly coloured couch can add colour and prevent spoiling.
Shop at a store that your budget will allow for, or you will create disappointment. But also save for a classic piece that you really want and will appreciate.
Take a friend with you with similar taste and enjoy!
Why not donate the old accessories to a charity of your choice (mine is the SPCA shop!)
Create a stress free sanctuary that you can enjoy. Remember that it is always the small touches that can make the biggest impact! [...]
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Front door
Don’t underestimate the power of a front door. People make up their minds in the first seven seconds of entering a house.
The entrance should be freshly painted, have pretty potplants surrounding it, and incorporate the small touches like a working door bell, letterbox, and easily visible number.
If you’re up for more exterior upgrades, move to the back or sides of the house, paying attention to garage doors and wooden decking, as well as any extras that are immediately visible from a first glance.
Flooring
Don’t undervalue the materials you’re standing on. Ninety-four percent of real estate pros recommend spending some money on floors, but it doesn’t have to be a lot of money.
A few well-placed nails can eliminate distracting squeaks. Other small projects with a big impact include repairing broken tile, patching damaged floor boards, and tossing out the wall-to-wall carpeting.
In some cases, however, a new floor is in order and will help you move a house that is stuck, or finish off the tone of the entire house.
Neutral Colours
If you’re getting ready to put a house on the market, don’t allow walls with chipped paint to go unmaintained. If you need to do more than a touch up, choose neutral colours – buyers want to be able to project their own ideas onto a space, and sellers can help with toned-down wall colour.
Paint keeps your home looking its best while also defending its surfaces from wear, tear, and the elements. If you’re getting ready to sell, don’t blow thousands having every square inch repainted. Instead, focus on high-traffic areas, including the kitchen and bathrooms.
Going Green
If maintenance and repairs are in hand, put your money into green efficiency. If your heating, watering, or air conditioning systems are old, new ones could save you 30 to 40% on monthly bills.
Research estimates that energy savings add twenty times the annual savings to the value of your property – thus, energy savers make your house more desirable. Do the update green, because people are asking about the utilities and extra expenses for the first time ever.
Don’t put off care and maintenance
These kinds of fixes go a long way toward value. You don’t need to put a lot of money down to see a huge difference!
Before thinking about a fancy upgrade to the kitchen, address the basics. Insulate the attic, repair plumbing leaks, replace rusty rain gutters, inspect the gas fireplace and the septic system, replace or repair leaky windows, install storm doors, weed the flower beds.
Investing in maintenance and repairs is not only money-wise; it could be crucial to a sale. Brokers and agents agree that the houses that getting attention are in tip-top shape.
Create space
People always need more storage and more space.
Knock out a non-structural wall, or even remove that kitchen island. Anything that opens the space and creates a sense of flow in the house is generating a response from buyers who can afford to be choosy. Extra shelving, some attic space, or clever use of sliding doors instead of swing doors will add not only to physical space, but create the illusion of more floor room. For a relatively low cost, you’ll transform the feel of the house!
The kitchen is still king
Buyers of all kinds have long focused on the kitchen, but it holds particular sway over the newest wave of first-time homeowners.
A “modern/updated kitchen” topped the list of ideal home features in our survey of millennials, registering as most important to more than a third of respondents. If you plan to sell, don’t rip your kitchen down to the studs; a smaller investment can have serious impact. For minimal cost you should be able to add a new suite of appliances, as well as a new countertop and flooring, resulting in a fresh, coordinated look. Applying a fresh coat of paint to the walls or cabinets can also breath new life into the space. [...]
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The 1st and free way to boost your properties appearance (and hence value) is to minimise clutter! When showing a property, it’s a good idea to put personal items like photos out of sight, as it will be easier for prospective buyers to see themselves in the space. Imagine you have a date coming round for the 1st time…everything should be neat, tidy and smelling fresh, burn a scented candle, buy an orchid!
The kitchen
Most property professionals will tell you that the kitchen, above all other rooms, will sell the home. Fix any visible damage especially that loose cupboard hinge. You could possibly upgrade a movable appliances as it will still make the kitchen look more modern even if you are taking it with you! Modernity sells and the return on investment will outweigh the spend.
Bathrooms
Buyers respond well to homes that are clean and well maintained. Whiten that bath! Again upgrade the taps, replace the mirrors. Go that extra step and replace the toilet.
Paint
The quickest way to brighten and renew a room. It also doesn’t mean you have to repaint the entire home as this can really add up, just be selective. High traffic rooms like the kitchen and bathroom are top candidates. Colorful rooms and walls are also priority, rather neutralise with a white or off-white as not everyone will agree with your choice of “feature colour”
Exterior
You know what they say about 1st impressions.
How do the walls look?
Mow the lawn.
Trim that overgrown hedge.
Put down a fresh layer of mulch over the flower beds.
Pay particular attention to the roof as this is often a point of concern for potential buyers.
Good luck and use these tips to sell your Home with Distinction! [...]
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