Embracing Textures It is widely believed—mistakenly—that a neutral homemust be a boring home. In reality there aremany neutral features that could work well with some creativity. Do not be afraid to experiment. Mixing wood grains with plain window dressing can work, as can faux fur with exposed brick.This can be especially interesting visually, as it emphasizes or deemphasizes different features depending on your color and texture combinations. Shape and Space Considerations Don’t forget about using the shape of the room to your advantage when selling your home. Instead of large wraparound couches, more elegant pieces of furniture can create a visual impression of space and utility, which is a proper use of minimalism. Emphasizing how organizational systems of the house like hidden closet space or functional artwork can open up new possibilities to potential buyers can have themalreadymentally unpacking all of their possessions before they even see another home. Open Layout If you have two adjoining rooms with a similar purpose, consider knocking down the walls to create an open floor plan. For instance, a kitchen and a dining room can be combined to create a more open atmosphere for entertaining guests and family, which is a great selling point for home buyers.The same can work for a dining roomand a living room, forming a “great room” space that can create a stunning impression for those that visit the home. Universal Designs Considering that a large portion of homeowners will be approaching their twilight years soon, having handicap-accessible features that can accommodate older families can be a huge selling point to sell your home. This can include roll-in showers, floating cabinets/sinks, wide doorways, and wheelchair accessible entrances, just to name a few. Of course, there are many features that are designed for this segment of the population and not disconcerting to ordinary home buyers, so consider
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