Carefully inspect your bathroom and kitchen hardware. If it is unsightly or worn, it should be replaced. Put yourself in a buyer’s shoes; your old home will potentially be their new home, after all. Old, worn-out fixtures are not going to speak to them the way nice, shiny new hardware will. Unless your knobs, pulls, handles, or hinges are broken, there is no real reason to replace them. You can get that new look simply by thoroughly washing, sanding, and painting them with spray paint made specifically for kitchen and bath hardware, which is generally more cost-effective. The goal is to touch up your home and give it a new, clean look, without breaking the bank. The internet has a wealth of do-it- yourself videos that can help you update your bath and kitchen if your budget is limited, or if you just have the time and interest in these DIY projects. If the hardware is broken or completely worn-out, it’s best to replace the whole set. If it is just broken in a few places, and you can find matching pieces, you can paint the old and new to match. You could also consolidate all the good parts in one bathroom and replace all the hardware in the other, but keep in mind, hardware is often inexpensive and can completely change the aesthetic of a room.
LET THERE BE LIGHT
Whether natural or artificial, good, bright light is one of the most effective ways to show off your home. Using light to enhance your home’s appeal can make a difference. Strangely enough, this is an aspect of staging that is often overlooked. Light that is too dim or too harsh is unflattering to the finest furnishings and best features of the house. Everyone has had the misfortune of seeing what would otherwise be a stunning home, and has passed
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