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Nobody blogs about the LIVING ROOM!

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Real Estate Agent with Windermere Real Estate N.E.

Kitchen yes, bathrooms yes -- but the living room often gets left out when it comes to writing about home improvements. 

In fact in some house designs these days, great rooms are replacing formal living rooms.

But what if your living room could use a face-lift?

Generally speaking, remodeling your living room means doing one or more of the following projects:

  • Replacing or renovating the floor.
  • Refinishing walls.
  • Upgrading lighting and other electrical systems.
  • Adding or changing features, such as a new fireplace or built in bookcase.
  • Applying moldings, wainscot or a new mantel.
  • New window coverings.
  • Expanding the overall space.

Living2_2 Your living room is one of the most straightforward of rooms to remodel.  And, because it's your home's most public space, redoing the living room gives the whole house a new look.

Greg Perry, Kirkland Realtor 
www.425realty.com

Erik Hitzelberger
RE/MAX Alliance - Louisville REALTOR-Luxury Homes - Louisville, KY
Louisville - Middletown Real Estate

Greg, Brian - The LR is often the first room that a buyer sees and is key to making a good first impression.  As you mentioned, adding moldings is a great upgrade.  It is fairly simple and inexpensive, but adds a 'wow' factor that is priceless.

 

 

Apr 16, 2008 11:44 AM
Frances C. Rokicki
Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC - Bolton, CT
Broker-Mentor,CRS

Good ideas, thanks:)  We usually do enter through the front door into the living room:)

It's a Good Life!

Fran

Apr 18, 2008 07:00 AM