While you love your home just the way it is, if you have owned it for a while, it’s possible that the styling is a little stale.
For modern home buyers, a contemporary style can act as a strong canvas to picture their new life in it, in the now.
There are a few upgrades you can do to your home to introduce the contemporary factor that will draw home buyers in during a walk-through.
- Re-Paint
You may think the bright colour-palette of your home will intrigue buyers and inspire them. In general, most buyers will prefer a simpler canvas to look at.
This means painting in neutrals that will appear modern and give a room a sense of light and openness.
Dark colours tend to make a room look smaller, which does not appeal to buyers. Neutral colours on the other hand create more space and are not over stimulating.
Instead it’s better to introduce your personal style through details.
- Think Bold Details
As I just mentioned above, details are a great way to add personality and intrigue to your home. While you should avoid clutter and heavy dark furniture or fixtures, you can definitely incorporate modern trends like chalkboard paint by painting the back of the front door, or a mirror to hand that household members can leave notes to each other on.
Just remember to exercise caution and a light hand when choosing to include bold details – you don’t need to go overboard to make a statement.
- Turn a Light On
Light fixtures make a big difference in the overall style of your home. Updating lighting fixtures can take your home from the past to the future.
Not to mention, changing lighting is one of the cheaper upgrades you can perform on the home that will really alter the space in a positive way.
Again, remember to play it safe on certain decisions – just because you love that giant, glittery chandelier and have a high enough ceiling to hang one doesn’t mean everyone will love it. So keep it modern, but not too overwhelming! Instead consider touches like dimmers and modern, sleek lamps.
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