Caution: Project results may make your home so beautiful, you won’t want to leave.
Add a Fresh Coat of Paint
You might be a fan of burgundy bedroom walls but chances are, the mass population won’t feel the same. Head to the home improvement store for a few gallons of a light, neutral paint. Light gray, beige and classic white are all fool-proof picks.
Add Crown Molding
Install crown molding to woo prospective buyers as soon as they step through the door. This traditional, cosmetic update is easy to DIY and has the power to give a space a polished appearance. Who wouldn’t want that, right?
Install New Hardware
Toss any dated cabinet pulls and replace them with sleek, nickel or brushed brass hardware to give your home a current and clean look. Stick to hardware with simple or classic silhouettes that speak to the architectural style of your home.
Stain the Floors
Bring your beautiful hardwood floors back to life by adding a few coats of dark stain. We love this trick because not only does it give your home a handsome, fresh look but it also disguises years of wear-and-tear.
Slap on Subway Tile
Don’t let grimy and/or dated tile be the reason prospective buyers walk away. Roll up your sleeves and install some crisp, white subway tile to give your home a fresh, universal look that works with many different design styles. Don’t forget to refresh existing tile by cleaning or touching up worn or stained grout.
Update Ceiling Fans + Light Fixtures
No one wants that dated ceiling fan from 1987 and they certainly don’t want the glossy, brass chandelier that comes with it. Invest in replacing any dated ceiling fixtures in the home, prioritizing the high traffic areas first.
Paint the Kitchen Cabinets
Unfortunately, orange-y oak cabinets from circa 1993 aren’t doing so hot in today’s real estate market. Bring your cabinets into the 21st century with a fresh coat of paint. Be sure to stick to fresh, neutral colors like dove gray or a classic white hue to appeal to the masses.
Update Bath Fixtures
Roll out the red-carpet treatment and treat buyers to new, fancy bath fixtures. Shop for fixtures that have an enviable spa-like quality, and be sure to use a timeless finish such as nickel or brushed brass.
First Impressions Matter
You’d be surprised at the impact that a Saturday spent in the yard can do for your home’s curb appeal. Head out to your home improvement store and pick up a handsome, new mailbox and a few manicured shrubs to give your home an inviting and elegant appearance.
Create a Pretty Patio
Take your talents outdoors. Draw buyers in with a simple, DIY paver patio, budget-friendly dining set and some festive string lights. A few potted posies and a pretty outdoor rug will help paint the picture of what their life could look like if the buyers purchase your home.