When anyone asks how to prepare a home for sale, I feel as if I’m answering the clichéd question, “How long is a piece of string?”
There’s no definitive answer because it depends on your budget, time available and how hard you’re prepared to work.
Ambitious owners will style their home based on current fashions. If you like this idea, I’ve made a list of the most popular approaches of the moment that may attract hip buyers.
Quiet corners
We all love open plan living and how it maximizes every square foot, but many buyers are seeking a little privacy, too these days. Whether they want to read a book in peace, play guitar or catch up on work emails, a quiet corner is in big demand. Create a corner with a cozy chair, reading light, side table and a throw rug.
Brown is back
According to the Designers Who Know, we all love brown this year. And 70s styling is also back in vogue which is great news if you have a house or apartment from that era. If you’re selling a modern home, please don’t go near this approach. You should also be careful of overdoing brown if you’re seeking to attract specific buyers, such as young families. Retro isn’t everyone’s idea of style.
Be bold
In keeping with the 70s theme, you’re invited to embrace bold patterns on walls and for window treatments. Big colors are also in vogue, but use them sparingly. When you’re selling, you should avoid over-powering prospective buyers with your sense of style.
Art that pops
3D art is becoming increasingly popular. Designers say a center piece that pops in all its 3D glory on a feature wall of a main living area is about as cool as it gets.
Keep it green
While the past years’ fashion for the modern farmhouse, or all-white styling, has been pushed into the background, designers still love back-to-nature themes. This means original artisan and cultural pieces using natural products remain high fashion, especially wall hangings.