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Fantastic Face-lifts for Your Kitchen and Bathroom

By Ruth & Sam Ratner

Real Estate Agent with CTproperties @ Keller Williams Realty Partners

November 18, 2007 08:39 AM

By Jill Moore
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If you are looking for inexpensive and easy do-it-yourself projects that will help you increase the selling potential of your home, look no further. With a little creativity and an eye for detail, your kitchen and bathroom can become the best selling point of your entire house.

The very first thing you should do when trying to improve the look of a kitchen or bathroom is to replace the faucets. This simple job will brighten up the overall look of your entire room.

Poor lighting or unattractive ceiling fixtures can make a room feel drab and dull. You will definitely want to make sure a new light fixture has been installed in the bathroom and kitchen.

When you are shopping for light fixtures, look for lights on a track that can be pointed in different directions. Not only are these attractive, but also they are very functional. After you have replaced your lighting fixtures, scout for any other dark corners or overlooked areas of the room. Add appropriate light fixtures to these spots, as well.

Windows are another key spot for making sure your kitchen and bath have adequate lighting. Even if your windows look new and clean, some types of curtains may actually darken the room, or cause it to feel small and dark. Consider removing curtains and replacing them with simple blinds to allow as much light as possible. If you prefer or need curtains, choose light, sheer fabrics.

Unused corners can be fantastic to convert into shelf space. Even building a small shelf in a hidden corner of the bathroom or kitchen adds storage space and visual appeal. Also, look for any unused wall space to hang mirrors. Mirrors help bring a sense of openness to a room, and they can even create the illusion of more space. This works especially well with large mirrors, or medium sized mirrors hung in sequence.