Domino Magazine, October 2007, has a great article about Juliette Hohnen, a very talented house flipper, and her latest project. While this "project" is a Malibu beach house, she does give some tips that can apply to any house, at any price, in any location. In fact, some of these "renovations" are probably also things we've done as stagers, or asked our clients to do. Here is an abridged version:
THE TOP 10 MOST COST-EFFECTIVE RENOVATIONS
1. First impressions are key: repaint the front door, add new hardware and fresh, seasonal potted plants
2. Stick to cosmetic changes: stay away from structural renovations that require permits and architects
3. Spend money on top-of-the-line appliances: raise the house's selling power
4. Bathrooms and kitchens deserve upgrades, not overhauls: avoid reconfiguring plumbing, add new faucets
5. Repaint or refinish existing surfaces
6. Switch out doorknobs, light fixtures and other hardware: update and unify a house's look
7. Color and design choices should be simple: keep a neutral palette and basic style
8. Opt for off-the-shelf products
9. Use modest materials in high-design ways: provides instant impact, such as a zinc sheeting backsplash
(I love this - we're always trying to make-do with what we're given or come up with no-cost, creative solutions!)
10. Landscape smartly: no need for major changes, liven up the views
If you don't already get the magazine, consider subscribing. Certainly check this article out! Here is a link to some additional resources from another section in the issue: http://www.dominomag.com/resources/bigblackbook/renovating.
Nestings provides value-added staging services for Fairfield and New Haven Counties, CT.
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