Don't jump head first into a massive renovation project just to make your house more marketable when it goes up for sale. There are plenty of cheaper alternatives that can add a crisp touch to any home.
1. Improve curb appeal. Plant colorful perennials and annuals that are inviting to guests. Inexpensive pottery can be placed near the door with a nicely-pruned topiary or other plants gives off a fresh, polished look.
2. Make rooms gender neutral. Many times, the women have the say on what tiles, fixtures, carpets and paints to use when upgrading a room but it's best to make the choices that would be appealing to any buyer.
3. Paint neutral, healthy colors that will blend with any decorating style. It's important to choose the right color that compliments the space of the room. Don't forget to consider why type of finish adds the final touch!
4. If you have wood paneling in your home, don't waste the money to have it riped out. It's much easier to just paint over it with a light, neutral color ... and it's cheaper, too.
5. Modernize the kitchen. If you have dark, dingy cabinets - spruce them up with some white paint. Replacing hardware is completely under-rated. It's a cheap solution and really can make such the difference.
6. Create a spa-like bathroom. You don't have to go with a high-end tile, but vary the shapes and sizes of the same tile to create a welcoming pattern on the floor. Instead of a flat generic mirror that is standard in most houses, upgrade it to a framed mirror - it can make all the difference in the world.
7. Window treatments. Window treatments. Window treatments. It's very important to choose a fabric that compliments the colors of the room and that can blend in with many different designs. Remember, whoever buys your house isn't likely to have the exact same decor. The placement of the curtain rod is crucial and should be 6 inches above the top of the window and should extend 2 inches off each side of the window frame. If curtains aren't your gig, adding a nice wooden blind can light up any room!
8. Do you have a dark depressing room? If you can't afford to add a window or skylight, and you don't want to hassle with installing more ceiling fixtures, add modern torchiere lamps that offer a museum-like feel. You can find them for as low as $20.
9. Make your furnishings pop with a new floor. If you plan on having a large area rug, don't spend the money on intricate details in the flooring, but stenciling a perimeter around the room can spice things up a bit and is still visible. FYI - pickled wood floors don't wear well, nor do dark wood floors, so it's best to avoid laying that type of flooring in a high-traffic area.
10. Artwork. It doesn't have to be expensive and it doesn't have to be fancy. Give your walls a sense of style and dress them up with a selection that not only compliments the room, but also your personality. Potential buyers just might like the ideas you have displayed and can picture putting their own memories up on that very same wall!
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