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Three Easy Ways To Update A Room

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Real Estate Agent with Royal Lepage Nanaimo Realty

 Just as with home staging, updating your room is something that you can do yourself . . . quickly, easily and inexpensively.

Here are three time-tested ways to make that old room look brand new.

First, a fresh coat of paint in today's trendiest colours will make a world of difference.  Consider warm, earth tone colours accented by dark blue - blue by the way is 2015's hottest colour.  Or if that colour combination doesn't work, pastel colours such as minty green, peach and light pink are also making a come back this year.Blue room

Next, look at ways that you can declutter.  Remember that any decor you have in a room should match the purpose of the space.  Rooms with too many pictures on the wall, too many decorative items, or rooms with things stuffed in the corner or behind furniture that very quickly start to look like a storage room than a room that is part of your home.

Third, create a focal point for the room by using a single piece of large furniture complemented by smaller accent pieces.  Or if the room is large, think about creating a single gallery wall - a wall that displays a collection of artwork - and add a chair and floor lamp or small table lamp to draw the eye to your new gallery space.

Updating a room can be fun, especially when it doesn't cost a lot and you can tap into this year's hottest trends as well!

 

Will Johnson
Hendersonville, TN
The Sell and Stage Team

Great post!  I think that a new coat of paint can make a WORLD of difference! 

Mar 29, 2015 08:56 AM
Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Lynn, these are great tips and a person can always declutter rooms and closets if they are not willing to paint or seek professional help with staging.  It does make all the difference!

Mar 29, 2015 09:18 AM
Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239
Real Estate One - Commerce, MI
Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com

Lynn, thanks for sharing these three great tips on getting a home ready to sell

Mar 29, 2015 09:19 AM
Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

Paint is the easiest way to make a difference in a home.  I always declutter when spring comes around and accents to freshen up and make it look new.  Good tips thanks for sharing.

Mar 29, 2015 09:27 AM
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Lynn - Great advice on how to update a room for a small cost. Updating a few rooms can really make a difference in the look and feel of a home.

Mar 30, 2015 01:25 PM