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The way you live in your home, is different than
the way you market a house. Pack Up....
Seeing as how you will have to move out anyway,
once you sell your home, there shouldn't be a
problem with starting now. You can rent a storage
room, or if you're lucky, maybe a family member has
some garage space. This will help tremendously
when you're ready to start showing your
home.
Potential buyers like to look in kitchen cupboards, storage areas, and closets to see if their belongings will fit. Every storage area in your home, including displayed shelves, should be neat, organized and free of clutter. Take down your wedding photos, the kids' school pictures, and refrigerator art. A buyer needs to picture himself living in the house. That will be more difficult if your personal photos, awards and mementos are evident everywhere. Make A List Look around for anything that might need to be repaired. Start with the obvious, such as burned out light bulbs, loose handles on doors or cupboards, leaky faucets, and stains on carpets. (When working with our clients, we can furnish them with contact information, for tradespeople on repairs you wish to hire for). Clean, Clean, Clean After you've made sure
the clutter has been packed away, it's time to get to
the cleaning. When working on this list, remember to
include every single surface-ledges,door knobs,
blinds, fans, corners of floors and ceilings, inside and
outside of windows.
Furniture Arrangement, This is when you need to call us, so we can work on placing the furniture in a new light. We'll need to place the furniture in such a way as to maximize the space available, but also give that homey feel. A room with no furniture is too empty, but a room with a lot of furniture makes it difficult for the buyer to picture their own belongings. After all the hard work is complete, be sure not to ignore basic maintenance during the time your home is being shown. Continually water the plants, dust, polish, and keep areas clutter free. It can be difficult to keep your home in show condition at all times, but when a prospective buyer drops by at an odd hour, you'll be glad you did. Good Luck!! |
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Choosing a Paint Color:
Before you put the brush to the wall, purchase small amounts (most companies offer small samples) of paint to apply to poster boards. Place the painted boards in the rooms you would like to paint. Plan to leave the boards in place for a week or so, and review the colors throughout the day to ensure you've chosen the right shade. Just remember, that the paint, usually dries a shade or two darker. Make it Odd When considering a grouping of pictures on the wall, work in odd numbers, such as sets of threes, fives and sevens....e.g. when working with seven elements, one main print in the center and three elements on each side-create a complex yet visually pleasing display. Think Big To gain the most visual impact from your mantel, top it with artwork or mirrors that match the massiveness of the space. Outdoor Chandelier Pick up an inexpensive chandelier at a flea market and spray paint it. Go to a hardware store and pick up an S-hook and attach the chandelier to a tree. Be sure to remove the cording, and add some pretty candles for the finishing touch. Corral your collections
Grouping items creates the greatest impact. Allow your collections to tell about you Display pieces that reflect your childhood interests as well as your current passions. The more your collections reveal about you and your interests, the more intriguing your home will be to visitors. |
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His massive leather club chair; her delicate antique
secretary. His sports memorabelia; her love for her
favorite mohair throw. How will they ever live
happily ever after??? Interior Redesign is all about
how you live, and what makes you comfortable in
your home. We will transform your surroundings,
based on your taste and lifestyle.
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Sincerely,
Nancy Gouveia-Fentross
Bona Fide Designs
email:
bonafidedesigns@comcast.net
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