One of the most common trends from the mid-2000s is a glass mosaic backsplash for your kitchen or bathroom. While it may have looked good then because of its relative scarcity, today it is nearly everywhere. Consider replacing it with marble tiling or plain white subway tile to obscure your home’s last appointment with an interior designer.
Bold Paint
The first thing that a home buyer sees when viewing a house for the first time is the colour — first the exterior and then the individual rooms. Essentially, this first impression of colours sets the stage for the home’s other features, including furnishings, decorations, and architecture. If a bold colour is applied to the exterior, like a light pink, potential buyers that like to blend in may be put off. If a room is too dark, such as dark red, or too bright, such as chromatic yellow, the features of the home may be muted or obscured as they compete for visual attention. Neutralizing your home is the best option (see “Neutral Colours” below), as buyers can project their own colour palette to their tastes without being influenced by your preferences.
Converted Spaces
It is a modern notion to have our spaces fit our personalities, lifestyles, quirks, and interests. That works just fine when you’re living there, but you may want to reconsider the current usage of each space that you have repurposed when it comes time to sell. Having a garage converted for another purpose besides storage and parking a vehicle may be fine for your needs, but home buyers may just want a garage for what it was originally intended. If you’ve converted your garage into a place to run your small business, exercise room, or music practice room, be sure to bring
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