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CHANGING OUT THE SINK - INEXPENSIVE & DRAMATIC CHANGE

By melody salazar

Home Stager with Salazar Staging & Custom Interiors

October 28, 2009 09:32 AM

We recently consulted with some clients that had a very challenging master bath. For some reason, when they were refurbishing this house, they were limited in that they were not allowed to change the footprint of the existing house. So since they couldn't build out, this 1/2 bath is the master, like it or not since it was in the master bedroom.

They decided to dress up this space by using an expensive, oversized sink. I told them they should take their sink with them to their next home and trade it out for a simple, clean lined, clear sink.

I think it made a world of difference and the cost for this was $99 for the sink, and $50 for the plumber to change it out. What do you think, was it worth it?

Before - the sink dominated the space and looked out of place:

before sink make over

Changing out the sink opened up the space and gave more of a balanced look.

After sink makeover

Mel

Salazar Staging & Custom Interiors

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Judy Kincaid

Tampa, FL

Melody -- I think changing out the sink was definitely worth it...the whole bathroom now looks sophisticated. I like the clear sink so much better. I think buyers will also as the first one, though pretty, was too taste specific. I am glad those homeowners took your sage advice.

Oct 28, 2009 10:36 AM

Jane Cross

Homes By Cross serving Charlotte NC Real Estate Needs - Charlotte, NC

Melody,

That is an absolutely beautiful renovation! A picture is worth a thousand words.....Very nice job.

Oct 28, 2009 11:13 AM

Shelley Roufs

Simply Staged Homes - New Ulm, MN

Great decision - The first sink looks too big and awkward. Your choice looks sleek and classy! Good work!

Oct 29, 2009 02:04 AM

Lina OL

Deluxe Home Staging & Design - Northbrook, IL

Definitely worth it! The new sink looks more modern and would appeal to more buyers.

Oct 29, 2009 02:53 AM

It also made the bathroom look bigger and have more counter space!

Oct 29, 2009 02:54 AM

Michele Hess

Simply Staged Inc. - Rockford, IL

Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc

Worth every penny Melody! Great advice!

Oct 29, 2009 05:49 AM

Lori Donegan

Ready 2 Stage - Cleveland, TN

Absolutely better! That other sink was really too big for that room. Great way to convince them--"You can take it to your next house!"

Oct 29, 2009 06:00 AM

Külli Yee ~ Metro Vancouver Home Staging

Ilus Design ~ Home staging, re-design and organizing - Port Coquitlam, BC

Melody, I think that the new sink is better when it comes to selling the house and trying to appeal to a variety of people. The original sink looks quite interesting and sellers may have tried to add character to this small master bathroom by installing it, but it is somewhat out of proportion and the buyers would have a difficult time seeing past it. I think that's a great suggestion to ask homeowners to take it with them to their new home.

Oct 29, 2009 06:56 AM

Kate Talarico

Kates Home Staging and Interior Design - Goshen, NY

RESA, Top Orange County Home Decorator & Stager

Much better, the original sink was too bulky and buyer specific in style. The clear glass looks very elegant.

Oct 30, 2009 10:33 AM

Linda D. Pufford

Stage with Divine Style - Home Staging - Novato, CA

ASPM, Marin/Sonoma Home Stager

Worth it and then some. Great idea to replace with a clear sink. I love the look and the photo came out so nice!! Great job!

Oct 30, 2009 05:44 PM

Teri Short

Emerald Isle, NC

Melody--Wow! At first when I saw the old sink, I thought that the bathroom was in the middle of a renovation and that the sink was in wrapping/packaging paper. I had to take a closer look to see that it was an actual sink. Then I saw the new sink~~what a fabulous change! The whole bathroom looks more modern, more sleek because of that sink. Good job!

Teri

Oct 31, 2009 01:41 AM

Sandra Hughes

Redesigned Spaces - Northern Virginia - Fairfax, VA

Redesigned Spaces - Fairfax County, Virginia

I love the new sink and the bathroom. Yes, it was worth it!

Nov 03, 2009 12:48 PM

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