CHAPTER 4
DESIGN & FEATURE TRENDS TO AVOID; IMPROVEMENTS THAT ADD VALUE FEATURES TO AVOID
There are home remodeling or upgrade projects that, nomatter your own taste, never help at the time of resale. There are also outdated fashions that scream “update me.” These are some of them. Inconsistent Architecture Having your home contain a hodgepodge of architectural styles can be off-putting to a potential home buyer. For a ranch-style home, featuring columns on the front porch can be as jarring as a log-cabin-styled home with art deco accents. Each architectural style has its own inherent beauty, so be sure to emphasize these factors. If you don’t, it can be like eating
pickles on ice cream! Oversized Kitchens
Hold the rise of celebrity chefs responsible for this one. Kitchens with every appliance imaginable and too much space can be off-putting to prospective home buyers who do not engage in serious entertaining. Unless you are hosting lavish get-togethers with a team of cooks, it may be time to divide the kitchen into segments, like a cozy breakfast nook
and a sit-down family table. Faux “Old World” Design
By decorating or emphasizing a European style (for example, the region of Tuscany has a distinctive and popular style), we may hope to capture the elegance of the area, but bear in mind that unless you are sourcing
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