Beyond Face Value Great Bone Structure Lures Buyers By Tracy Ellison
As appealing as décor and objets d’art can
is a relatively inexpensive feature that quickly
a complementary nod to your existing wall
be at an open house, home buyers are still
and easily adds an indefinable elegance.
color by adding a few drops of white paint and take it up a notch or two for the ceiling tone.
savvy enough to know that your decorative accessories will leave with you. They’ll be
What’s Underfoot?
Or perhaps a moody monochromatic scene
looking for what stays as the frame for their own
Peek at what’s hiding beneath gloomy old
is more your vibe for an enveloping feel that
design sensibilities. Architectural and aesthetic
carpeting and linoleum – you might hit the
wraps you in single-tone serenity from walls to
elements can play a big part in sealing the
flooring lottery and discover a treasure trove of
ceiling. Whichever way you turn the contrast
deal of a home. If you’re planning to put your
natural hardwood just waiting to be revealed.
dial, know that paint is an instant game changer
home on the market, consider some of these
Pull up tired and dated surfaces to expose the
and a transformative tool readily found in your
simple yet much-sought-after room accents
gleaming gorgeousness of timeless maple, oak
DIY book of great ideas. Once you put paint
that make a powerful impact when prepping
or pine. Easily restored to their former glory,
to ceiling, you’ll inevitably get necks cranking
for selling – structural nuances can tip the sale
hardwoods never go out of style and represent
in awe of your ingenuity.
in your favor.
quality craftsmanship home buyers seek. You can never go wrong going natural.
A Hit Below the Belt Drum up some drama with wainscoted walls.
The Divine Is in the Details The finishing touch, the pièce de résistance,
Heads Up
This classic, lower-half wall detail, originally
the cherry on top in any room is all-important
Within your room’s four walls there is a fifth
designed to protect and provide extra insulation,
molding – it may not stand out and shout, but it
opportunity for design – on your ceiling. If you’re
now lends texture and a touch of civility to an
surely leaves an impression on a well-appointed
a ravenous redecorator and have run out of
otherwise uneventful surface. In the dining
room. Used smartly and creatively, molding
places to primp, look up to this often-forgotten
room, wainscoting serves up sophistication;
not only hides little imperfections and seams,
blank canvas. Expect to create different moods
in the living room it adds extra interest. Think
it also adds a clean, finished touch. Whether
with different hues above. Surprisingly, dark
about introducing this simple yet impactful
we’re talking crown, band or dentil molding,
ceilings open up a room, giving the illusion
design element to any room in the house and
and whether it’s capping the walls, rimming the
of infinity, like the night sky. Lighter colors
leave ho-hum wallflowers behind.
baseboards or framing the windows, molding
create visual interest and lend brightness. Give
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