•Remove the clutter – put small things away •Brighten areas up with light – open drapes and blinds, add lighting •Re-purpose rooms – add some new furniture and paint •Vary wall hangings – try different groupings •Bring nature inside – add plants and fresh cut flowers •Group in threes – odd numbers are preferred when grouping accessories •Give areas a face lift – add new counter tops or cabinet doors if dated •Add some color – paint with warm tans, honeys and soft blue-greens •Beware of layout – pay close attention to the traffic flow of each room •Clean – this is the cheapest and easiest way to improve the look of your home
In addition to being a poor investment, these projects will often hurt the future sale of your home:
Turning a bedroom into another type of space
Installing an above ground pool
Not keeping paint colors neutral
Installing a hot tub
Creating themed children’s bedrooms
When making changes or improvements to your home, always ask the question; how will this affect my home’s value and marketability when it’s time to sell?
