An Interior Designer's Guide to Preparing Your Home to Sell
Optimize your home for the market- sharing our tried and true tips for seller success
Boost that curb appeal
Landscaping is one of the most important investments you can make when preparing your home to sell- first impressions are everything when it comes to potential buyers, so make sure the exterior and surrounding grounds of your property are properly maintained. Maximize curb appeal with potted plants flanking the front door.
Keep it neutral
There is not much we love more as an interior design firm than playing with colors and patterns, but this is one time when you should play it safe. Repainting walls in a neutral shade offers potential buyers a blank canvas to envision their own aesthetic. Our go to neutrals are Benjamin Moore Alaskan Skies and Benjamin Moore Shoreline.
Listing: 2 Ninigret Ave, Westerly, RI 02891
Create the illusion of even more space
Wow potential buyers by decluttering your entire home- focusing on key areas such as the kitchen and closets. By clearing off countertops and packing away extra clothing, even smaller spaces will feel much larger with less visual clutter.
Update the lighting
Installing modern lighting fixtures is a fairly quick way to instantly update the overall look of your home. Be sure to opt for simple designs that fit with the style of your home and will work with any decor- keeping potential buyers in mind. If updating ceiling fixtures isn’t possible, you can create ambience and brighten up the space by adding extra table or floor lamps.
Listing: 2 Ninigret Ave, Westerly, RI 02891
Depersonalize your home
Family portraits and cherished knick knacks are what makes a house a home- however, when preparing a house for sale, it is important to allow potential buyers to envision themselves making their own memories in your space. This means packing away framed pictures and other personal items- which will save time when moving as well!
Listing: 519 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882
Create Vignettes
Allow potential buyers to visualize themselves enjoying daily life in your space by creating vignettes throughout the home. Consider setting the table, adding fresh flowers, and defining outdoor spaces to showcase how your house can be a space to create lasting family memories.
Listing: 518 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882
Opt for simple decor
When it comes to staging your house to sell, it is important to choose simple decor that will photograph well and accent your home’s features. Neutral window treatments and a few simple throw pillows are a recipe for success. Accessorize with fresh flowers or greenery and you are good to go!
All images via Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty.