With how often tastes and trends change, there’s no shame in wanting to switch up the look of your living space. But sometimes, it's difficult to identify what exactly makes your home feel dated.
11.10.2023 - 13:31 / thespruce.com / Jodi Gonzalez
When the housing market slows down, it's common to look for anything to make your home outshine the competition. We asked some experts to share their best tips for instantly increasing your home's value and their answers may shock you with how easy it is.
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Automated systems are a huge selling point and something many homebuyers might not even know they want or need until they see one in action. There are several ways you can make it easy for people to take command of the lighting throughout the home.
One feature eliminates the ritual of walking around the home to see what lights are on. No more following behind the kids, systematically snapping off each switch they forgot to turn off.
Josh Wiener, president of Silver Lining General Contracting + Construction Management, suggests installing an “all off” switch at all exits in your home that allows someone to turn off every light in the house with one click.
You can also put in a full-control system that allows anyone to control the entire home without a learning curve, says Nathan Orsman, founder of Orsman Design. He says these kinds of systems make it easy for guests and seasonal renters to easily set the home’s lighting just the way they like it.
If there is any room in a house that needs abundant lighting, it is the kitchen. You need to be able to see what you are cooking—and what you are eating. Older homes likely still have dated fluorescent box-type overhead lights, which can cast shadows and scream “1980s” to many buyers.
Although buyers could switch things out later, doing it before they even tour your home will work in your favor.
“People will never complain about having too much light there,”
With how often tastes and trends change, there’s no shame in wanting to switch up the look of your living space. But sometimes, it's difficult to identify what exactly makes your home feel dated.
Do you feel constrained by the limited outdoor space, which prevents you from having your little yard? Well, these Tabletop Garden Ideas are the perfect solution for you. They offer a miniature oasis of greenery that you can place on your coffee table, desk, or dining area!
Lighting design significantly affects your living space, so it’s no wonder that design pros and decor lovers alike are always on the lookout for the next big lighting trend. Surprisingly, track lighting is one of the styles currently making waves in the design world.
Vacuum cleaners may seem like magic, but they're not designed to do it all. Most standard vacuums excel at cleaning up everyday dirt including dust, cobwebs, and crumbs, but they struggle against bigger messes that could clog their critical inner workings.
Fall is a great time for garden chores. This is the time to clean up before winter, protect vulnerable plants, and wind down the growing season. This isn’t the right time for all tasks, though. Know what to do with your garden in the fall and what not to do — for instance, what plants should not be cut back in the fall — to best prepare it for next year.
Dividing not only rejuvenates the selected green specimens but also offers an economical way to expand your garden’s beauty. Read on to discover the best Plants to Divide in Fall and how to do it like a pro.
When it comes to decorating the walls of your home, we all know how daunting and pricey this kind of project can be. From prints and frames for a sprawling gallery wall to a high-end canvas statement piece, the price (and time) required to find the perfect wall decor often ends up being more (much more) than you bargained for.
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If you’ve found yourself stumped on how to style that lonely corner in your dining room or make use of the empty space under your stairs, you’re not alone. In fact, interior designers have a whole slew of tricks for dealing with these spaces that are not living up to their potential.
The world of home decor is vast, and we’re constantly amazed by the designers, creators, and creatives who cross our paths. In an effort to learn more about the innovative eyes behind the scenes, we’ve launched a series that explores the sanity-saving tools, products, and services that keep our favorite designers and decorators focused on the job at hand. Welcome to Tools of the Trade.
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During the height of the pandemic, many of us had a bit (OK, maybe a lot) of extra time on our hands, and to cope, a lot of us picked up a few new hobbies—some in the form of crafts. While crafts and handiwork are excellent ways to keep ourselves busy during downtime, they're also wonderful ways to channel our creativity into something beautiful, also worthy of displaying in our homes.