The better presented your home the greater your chances of securing an
early sale at an impressive price. However, during these uncertain times it can
be difficult to justify engaging an interior designer in the hope that your
property and its value will be transformed.
However, if you feel that your property could do with a facelift on a
budget, here are a few tips:
- Work
on one room at a time. That way if you do go over budget your house will
not look “unfinished”.
- Buy
a handful of interior design magazines as these are bound to have
something that appeals. Again, take each room on its own but remember that
there should be a reasonable flow through the property.
- Don’t
try to recreate a Colorado log cabin or Blenheim Palace if you own a small
semi in Retford. That would just look odd!
- Some
home furnishing shops have the latest displays of what’s hot in interior
design. Take your lead from them.
- Identify
existing aspects that can be re-invigorated. Freshly jet-washed patios or
decking can look like new
Once inspired, develop a design plan and be clear on what you want to
create noting down your preferred colour scheme. Choose one and stick to it
rather than trying to incorporate everything you like!
Don’t buy anything until you have worked out a budget. It is surprising
what a difference a coat of paint and a couple of cushions can make. But don’t
compromise style for cost. The last thing you want to do is spend money on
something that doesn’t’ really work or looks cheap. Nevertheless you can jazz
up a room with only one or two choice pieces. Less is often more!
Finally, reuse what you already have. You may have things in other areas
of your home that will now work better in another part of the property. And
remember that unless it’s physically attached to your property, you can take it
with you when you move and use it in your next home for free!
I’m always happy to offer free home staging advice in the context of
current trends to anyone thinking of selling. Actually, to be totally honest, I’m
no expert in interior design, but my wife is. So I take guidance from her. She
can give you plenty of tips on things like colours and layout.
Thanks for reading.
I’m always happy to help
sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants
Tel: 01777 237310 or
messages to 07981 744003
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