Interior design and how you organise the style of your home can either make or break a property sale. When listing your home, your goal is to retain as much value as possible. While doing so, updating your décor, modernising your rooms, and upgrading your countertops is a surefire way to ensure a return on investment.
However, it’s not as simple as a quick makeover, and frequently, the upgrades and design choices we make often have the inverse effect and devalue your property without you even realising it. The good news is that these mistakes are easy to spot and fix, so if you’re in the market, read these tips before making any design mistakes yourself.
DIY Jobs
Do-it-yourself upgrades and renovations may save you money in the short term, but without the proper eye and experience, you’ll more than likely produce mismatched work. A spot of DIY is fine for fixing and reorganising appliances, but once a professional comes in to do a home evaluation, they’ll quickly and verbally point out every imperfection.
Professional work is simply second to none regarding quality, especially when you’re on the market. Amateur work will never have quite the same finish, and buyers will notice.
Loud and oversaturated interiors
While homeowners need to envision and install décors that appeal to their individuality, selling your home requires an entirely different approach. Yes, that bright yellow kitchen countertop might appeal to you. But the general buyer will almost certainly ‘swipe left’ on your home.
Don’t exaggerate. The trick is to keep your décor design as simple and clean as possible. Buyers will be looking at opportunities to add their sense of style and individuality. It’s far harder to do that when your home is filled with wild and eccentric designs. Opt for neutral colours, warm hues, and light grey finishes. The goal is to create a blank canvas for them to imagine their own design.
An outdated kitchen
Your kitchen is the most crucial room in your home and with good reason. It’s the central focal point from which everything flows, so if your kitchen is drab and outdated, it’s likely to pull the rest of your home’s value down.
Essential elements to focus on are your countertops, cabinetry, and appliances. A fresh update utilising our Fantasies or Unicolour selection will modernise your home interior with relative ease. Why not consider using our 3D simulator to mix and match neutral décors that best suit the style of your kitchen?
Bedroom and Bathroom cupboards and vanities
Not having sufficient storage solutions in the bedroom or bathroom will turn away serious buyers. Built-in cabinetry for either of these rooms and enough space for accessories are essential and one of the most important selling points.
Mismatched flooring
Tiles that lead to laminate and dark wood that lead to inbuilt carpeting are simply too busy. While flooring is not the most crucial factor for return on investment, having several inconsistent flooring designs can be significantly off-putting to buyers with a keen eye.
While bedroom carpeting is okay, they’re often a hassle to clean, and homeowners opt for solid wood or laminate as a contemporary substitute. The rest of your home needs to maintain a solid and consistent flow. Again, hardwood flooring is your best bet. A good tip is to ensure that if you’re looking to update your flooring, you must have the budget to cover the rest of your home.
Dark rooms
Whether it’s the paint job or a lack of natural lighting, nothing quite imbues negativity than dark and uninviting rooms. Natural lighting and brightly lit rooms often appeal to buyers who see potential in welcoming spaces.
Fortunately, rooms like these are easy to spruce with a fresh coat of paint and brighter lighting. If you’re struggling to attain more natural lighting, consider using curtains to let light bounce off them and brighten the room further.
Take a look at our various distributors and affiliates:
The Building Centre, The Kitchen Specialist association, The Green Building Council, and The African Institute of Interior Design Professions.
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