Latest Home Design Trends: Best Way Sellers Can Elevate Their Home
In a booming seller’s market, you may be considering selling your home. And you’re not alone. Roughly 1 in 6 people say they’re thinking about selling their home in the near future.
While home renovations may seem unnecessary in such a hot market, even a few small tweaks will keep you extremely competitive. Since the recent pandemic, many people spend a majority of their time at home. This has shifted their perspective on home elements that are important — and what’s not.
If you’re thinking about elevating your home design, here are some tips that will help you stay on top of the recent trends.
Experiment with Bold Paint
While neutral colors were popular for a while, bold colors are starting to make a comeback. People want to feel energized, especially since many of us are in our homes for hours on end.
Colors that reflect the sun are great. Orange, yellow, and red all give off a bright aura.
If you’d prefer to stay away from bold colors, don’t worry. Some colors like greige have a nice mix of class and warmth.
Avoid using bold colors on large surface areas. Instead, pick smaller items such as rugs, pillows, and blankets to give a splash of life. Too much color will be distracting, while a small amount will perfectly brighten your room.
Draw Attention to An Office Space
We’ve lived more in our homes the past year than some people did over the previous decade. As such, many of us have transitioned to remote working. With 1 in 4 people now working from home, it’s important to create an inviting workspace in your home.
Try to put your office space in an extra room such as your guest room. This may mean that you have to combine two rooms into one, but helping buyers envision an office space will be an advantage when making a quick sell.
If you don’t have an extra room, try using a formal dining room as an office nook. Create a space that is fresh and clean. Use plants, inviting colors, and focus on limiting distractions to create a peaceful ambiance.
Create a Sense of Openness
Many people spend the majority of their time at home, which can begin to feel overwhelming. To combat this, create the illusion of a larger area by opening your space. Consider knocking out that wall dividing your kitchen from your living room or rearranging furniture to create an open feel.
Likewise, ensure your windows are large and facing toward an open area. Use pale curtains that let in more sun than their dark counterparts. The extra light will help create a more open space.
Embrace Nature
A great way to achieve a sense of openness is by going outside. But it’ll be hard for buyers to envision using your patio if it’s unorganized. Make sure your patio is cleaned and set up to create an inviting vibe.
Potted plants are back. Get rid of your fake, plastic flora and bring life to your home. These pots bring a taste of the outside world and provide a bit of tranquility.
Matching Furniture is Out
People want variety. The downside to this new approach is that it’s much harder to match dissimilar furniture than to buy an identical set. Here are some tips for mixing furniture in a tasteful yet interesting way.
Avoid mixing more than two neutral colors and two accent colors in one furniture set.
Use simple patterns on small sections instead of splattering a large surface area.
Balance areas of your home that have a lot of one thing. For example, if your couch is a solid accent color, add a striped, neutral pillow.
Make a clear plan of what you want before shopping to avoid an information overload.
Consider hiring a realtor a la carte to pick out the perfect style for your home.
Cheap Tips to Improve Home Sale Value
If you’re short on cash, switch parts of one room’s furniture set with another’s. While some sets will clash, you’ll be surprised how well your pieces can switch up.
And if you can’t get a new potted plant, consider transplanting an appropriate fern from your garden into your study.
For more selling tips, contact MISS10N REALTY GROUP. We offer a la carte services such as photography, staging, and contract review or writing. We also have a full-service realtor. And we always put 10% of our commission into a charity of your choice.
Key Takeaways
1. Add splashes of color to your dull décor.
2. Ensure your rooms are work-ready.
3. Open your house by removing unnecessary walls.
4. Bring nature to your home by buying potted plants and fixing your outside spaces.
5. Mix up your matching furniture.
6. Get creative to save money while improving your home.