You enjoyed every corner of it, you created memories and shared great times with family and friends, but now it’s time to say ‘goodbye’ and move on. Deciding to sell your home is definitely a big challenge, especially if you are aiming to get the great offers rolling. One of the first things on your To Do list: prepping up your space and elevating the interior design ahead of the big open house event. What works and what doesn’t? How can you easily upgrade the look of your home without too much hassle? And how can you pump up the price and the value of your home with a few simple tricks? Check out our top three creative ideas on how to spruce up your home ahead of a sale.
1.Make Your House Look More Expensive with Pearly Details
Making your house look more expensive is a good trick you can easily apply when decorating your home ahead of a sale. And one of the easiest ways to make your space look chic and sophisticated is by brining elements that denote class and elegance. Case in point: gorgeous pearls. If you want to make your house look more expensive, simply using pink pearls as vase fillers gives any space an instant makeover. Fresh flowers are the number one trick of any professional home stagers and by pairing them up with loose, radiant pearls used as vase fillers, the chic effect is definitely guaranteed. Alternatively, you can use the June birthstone to decorate your bathroom, by simply creating a beach-inspired display featuring a mix of seashells, pearls and optional LED lights in a mason jar.
In addition to using loose pearls as part of your décor, you can count on the shimmer and elegance of mother of pearl details to upgrade the finishes of your home. One of the biggest turn-offs for potential buyers is no other than old tiles, complete with unappealing grout. While this next trick might involve spending some money, you are guaranteed to get your investment back (and then some) simply by replacing old, damaged tiles with new, pearly ones. And the easiest way to do so is starting from your backsplash. Update your backsplash with one of the hottest trends of the moment: ultra-shimmery and radiant mother of pearl tiles that not only bring the glam factor to any space, but also provide more light and endless luster and shine.
2. Create a Contemporary, Chic Space with Accent Walls
Dealing with aesthetically unappealing walls and old paint jobs? While painting your entire house ahead of the sale might not be the worst idea, it is definitely not a time-efficient one – and definitely not an inexpensive one. If you are looking at a few imperfections on the walls here and there, the easiest way to camouflage them without investing serious amounts of money is to opt for stylish accent walls.
Wallpaper is definitely back in – and the market features an impressive variety of styles to choose from, from abstract to geometric and from floral to baroque. But if choosing the right kind of wallpaper ahead of the big sale intimidates you, you can follow this simple tip: opt for solid, non-patterned (or subtly patterned) wallpaper in a color that already exists in your home in order to improve the look of your problematic walls. Doing this will ensure that your home will look cohesive and curated, new and fresh – all with minimal investment. Avoid choosing loud patterns or incorporating new hues when going the accent wall route ahead of the sale, in order to make sure that the décor will appeal to a larger target audience.
3. Achieve That Desirable Cozy and Comfy Feel with Soft Furnishings
One of the top tips of professional stagers pertains to creating cozy, comfortable spaces ahead of big sales. Fact is, comfort sells – and the easiest way to do just that is by making sure that your home is filled with soft seating areas, warm and cuddly throws and comfy cushions and pillows everywhere. Consider renting out some furniture pieces in order to achieve the cozy and comfy feel look if your home is lacking in this department, then load up on a curated selection of throws, pillows, ottomans and other inviting lounging elements. Doing that will ensure that your home looks like an actual home, a well-lived space where relaxation and comfort are possible and accessible – a great selling point that can help you get great offers in no-time.
