repainting rooms according to their purpose, such as using soft neutrals like cream to set off a glow when the sun shines in the dining room. Add an accent wall in the living room by choosing a complementary color such as a calming sage green against taupe walls. Whatever you do, make the home welcoming. • New clothes. It is time to redress the windows and sofas. Updating the window coverings to compliment the paint color and recovering or purchasing new accent sofa pillows so they pop, can create a quick upgrade to your home. Also, make sure to update your bathroom collection with clean and bright towels and bathmats. • Bring it to life. Consider strategically adding a fresh plant or vase of flowers to the different rooms throughout the home. The keyword is strategically. This does not mean adding a floor plant in every corner and putting a vase of flowers on every surface. Be careful to avoid flowers with heavy pollen such as lilies to discourage any allergic reactions among potential buyers. • Slow things down. Adding lightly-scented candles here and there and lighting them when showing the home will create a calmer atmosphere. Again, be careful to avoid heavy scents which can encourage sneezing or instant headaches. Recommended scents are cinnamon, vanilla, pine, and citrus. • Play music. Have you ever taken the time to notice the varying differences in music choices among the stores you visit? A very low background hum of classical music 52
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