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Ways to Get a Refreshed Look in Your Home

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 TN Broker: 208698
Quick and Easy Refreshers for Your Home
 
I love to help home sellers get their homes ready to sell but sometimes a home needs a refresher even if the homeowner is not preparing to move. Doing a few inexpensive changes and can make homeowners enjoy their homes even more and want to share the fresh look with friends and family.
 
A little redesign can make such a difference and doesn't have to be costly. Here are some ways to do a refresh and give your home a quick facelift.
 
1) Paint a room or even one wall with an accent color. This gives the whole room a different feeling and also gives an opportunity to bring in other accents pieces to set it off. It can really make a room pop.
 
2) Throw pillows are easily changed. These can be changed with season and can take the eyes away from tired or well worn furniture. Complete the look with other accents pieces and wall hangings that bring out the colors and draw the eyes upward.
 
3) Though I am not a fan of most curtains framing windows with some sheer panels will leave the windows open, letting in lots of light and serve to dress up the look. Pretty shutters and window blinds can make a window look new and help hide worn trim and faulty glass. A cornice board or topper, if done right, will also refresh a window's look. Remember to let the light come in.
 
4) Slip covers can also give a new look. This is a quick way to improve the look of your home and to hide tired and old furniture that still has a good frame or shape.  Slipcovers are very popular and will also protect light colored fabrics when pets are present in the home. I recommend picking a neutral color and let your accents and accessories add the punch.
 
5) Add a little light. A new lamp or hanging light will do wonders and shed a little light on the subject, too. The new Edison bulbs look great in certain light fixtures and will get attention from your guests.
 
6) Change positions of your furniture. Pieces can be used in various rooms and switching it up makes it look brand new. Remove pieces that are too large for the room leaving more open space and room to move around. Dressers can look great in an entry hall or living area. Armoires can be repurposed to be a bookshelf or china cabinet.
 
7) Mirrors make a home look bigger. Stategically placed they can add character and interest. Select mirrors of varying shapes and with uniques frames to be focal points.
 
8) Live plants and fresh flowers give a warm and inviting look. Treat yourself every now and then to some fresh flowers or a new houseplant. These bring a room to life.
 
Quick and Easy Refreshers for Your Home
 
Try all or some of these tips as they will give you a fresh and new look. They also work if you are getting your home ready to sell. When thinking of buying or selling a Clarksville TN home give me a call. Debbie Reynolds- 931-320-6730.
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Comments (15)

Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Debbie... for the most part, all simply and easy ways to spruce up one's home. Changing linens in bedrooms/bathrooms these days is not super expensive but can totally change the feel of a room.

May 18, 2017 05:02 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Debbie Reynolds ,

You have a great list of things to put a new look in and a home and I totally agree with Nina Hollander ..some fresh linens in bedrooms and baths can really make a difference especially after a good deep clean and windows washed.

May 18, 2017 05:06 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning Debbie.  Sellers who follow this advice will find that they will receive higher offers and sooner than those who don't.

May 18, 2017 05:16 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Debbie

This is a terrific list of ideas, especially for those considering selling their home and where some refreshing is needed.

Jeff

May 18, 2017 05:35 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Debbie. It is funny that most of us have the best looking homes when we are selling. Good tips here.

May 18, 2017 06:17 AM
Kathleen Luiten

Sheila Anderson I was thinking the same thing. I remember when my parents sold our family home. My mother saying she should have done all the beautifying long ago and enjoyed it herself!

Jun 16, 2017 11:33 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Great tips as always my friend!  I hope that your week is going well for you!

May 18, 2017 06:29 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Debbie, great tips and especially focus on #3, as having a light and bright home is so important.

May 18, 2017 06:49 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Good morning Debbie, these are all great, inexpensive tips. It's amazing what a difference small changes can make. 

May 18, 2017 07:59 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

These are some very good tips for folks who don't want to hire a stager and just freshen up their home.

May 18, 2017 09:01 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Debbie lots of really good tips home owners can use to make their homes 'pop' and sell for top dollar!

May 18, 2017 11:57 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Debbie - Great advice, but I had to laugh about your throw pillow suggestion. Mary, like many others, never met a throw pillow she didn't love, and would probably, if left to her own devices, without the wise suggestions of her life partner, cover every available surface three deep in those things : )

May 18, 2017 12:16 PM
Shahar Hillel
Encino, CA
Mortgage Consultant, Loan Officer.

Debbie hello.

Great tips. Small changes that can provide the seller with great results.

Good day.

May 18, 2017 01:17 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

These are excellent suggestions to share with home sellers. I will schedule a July reblog.

May 19, 2017 08:34 AM
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Hi Debbie, I just saw this post on my AR homepage. So glad they included it or I would have missed it. I am with you on using sheer panels for some windows. they're a great way to polish a look without blocking light!

Jun 16, 2017 11:40 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Wow, Great ideas Debbie, I will try a few of these in my homes over the next few months.

bob

Jun 16, 2017 08:38 PM