Looking to sell your home quickly and hoping to take the market by storm? These tips will help you decorate the right way to sell your home quickly.
1. Create The Illusion of Space
Do you have small rooms adjacent to each other, e.g., the dining room, kitchen, etc.? Painting them the same color, or using the same décor on both, can help create the illusion of a bigger space.
Pro Tip: Pick a matching color to paint the walls for a seamless look or invest in custom-made-to-measure drapery or curtains for wall décor. Use bright, white, or pale paint hues for these spaces. Brighter colors make a space seem larger than it is and also help eliminate dark corners. Throw in a bright colored or pale rug or carpet and lighter furniture to complement the theme.
2. Furniture Arrangement
Proper planning and furniture arrangement can make any room look bigger and more spacious. This, however, means finding the right balance of the furniture, especially their dimensions.
Pro Tip: Ensure furniture in the living area face each other (to create a conversation area) and have all large furniture placed away from the walls. If possible, leave a walking space behind the heavy furniture. You could also use a piece of furniture to create a focal point in the room. Reupholstering one or all the furniture to give them a fresh look or even convert them into something else but eye-catching is another option too.
3. The Kitchen
Commonly known as the heart of every home, the kitchen can be a deal-breaker when selling a house. Most new homeowners wish to have spacious, clean, and lively kitchens. They thus will pay special attention to how well your kitchen is organized, clean, and if it is spacious. One way to make your kitchen more attractive is to keep it clean and neat. You may thus have to clean and organize your cupboards, cabinets, and shelves and remove unnecessary appliances from the kitchen counters. Remove any recycling materials and garbage from the house and clean all surfaces including windows and walls.
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4. Lighting
Proper and adequate lighting can also help transform your home, making it more desirable to potential buyers. You can improve your home’s lighting by investing in just the right lighting style for every part of the house. Think ambient lighting for the living room and natural or accent lighting for other rooms and spaces. Lighting can play a significant role, especially if viewing will be in the evening or when it’s dark. You could also use candlelight, a fireplace, or allow natural sunlight for added lighting.
Pro Tip: Update/upgrade your existing lighting fixtures with better or more energy-efficient ones. Consider investing in LED lighting and unique lampshades for each room for added appeal too.
5. The Dining Room Table
The large table in the dining area might seem deserted and uninviting. You can make it more appealing by adding a vibrant table cloth, soft furnishings (a carpet or rug), and accent lighting over it. A chandelier can serve the purpose pretty well too.
6. Keep The Bedrooms Gender-Neutral
The bedrooms are another area most potential homebuyers will want to focus on. You also want to make them appealing to all by de-personalizing and ensuring they are gender-neutral. You can achieve this by using neutral colors in the bedroom, especially the headboard, linen, cushions, and throw pillows. A wall hanging of neutral artwork can also help breathe life into otherwise blank bedroom walls.
7. Be Creative with The Extra Rooms
Do not let any space in the house go to waste, especially the extra rooms. Although you might have been comfortable using the garage as your storage area, it might be time to make it more useful. Consider transforming the storage space into a functional area, such as a study room, guest room, or even a home office complete with all the essentials. You can change the room into whatever you feel like, especially if you know what potential buyers may be into.
8. Make The House More Appealing
Use artwork, flowers, brightly colored furnishings, and creative wallpapers to improve the home’s overall aesthetic appeal. Although it might not seem like much, some of these measures could draw a potential buyer’s attention, encouraging them to make an offer.
Pro Tip: Scented candles, neatly arranged flowers, and even ornaments on display can go a long way in attracting a potential buyer.
9. Stage The House Right
In addition to organizing, decluttering, and cleaning the house, you still need to take care of the outdoor spaces. Balconies, patio, and verandah leading to the garden house too need to be attended to make them appealing. Simply tidying them up, cleaning, or decorating them with chairs and bespoke cushions can help.
10. Texture And Color
It is always good to experiment, especially when looking to make your home comfortable and more appealing. You can also introduce rugs, blankets, and other accessories to add worth and character to the home. Stick to neutral colors if looking to repaint. While it might be tempting to paint the house in bright/vibrant colors, experts recommend sticking to more neutral ones. Some potential buyers may find some of these colors irritating, forcing them to bail out even when they would have been interested.
