Home Decor Archives - Buy or Sell AZ Homes

How you can choose the best fixtures!

Choosing fixtures for your home can be exhausting! (If you’ve ever visited a lighting store, you know exactly what I’m talking about 😅)⁣First, let’s review the three different types of lighting:⁣⁣1. Ambient lighting: the main source of light in a room (think overhead fixtures or recessed lighting).⁣2. Task lighting: the lighting “tasked” for activities such as working or reading (meant to illuminate a small area; not an entire room).⁣3. Accent lighting: the most decorative lighting in a room (think chandeliers, sconces, and lamps).⁣⁣As you plan, remember most rooms have two types of lighting—some all three. Make a list of the rooms in your home and the different types of lighting you need. Then, you can shop with clarity and purpose even amidst the blinding lights.⁣

Which room is important to you?

Which room is the most important when it comes to selling your home? A. KitchenB. Master BathC. BedroomsD. Living Room If you answered A you’re right! It’s true, when you’re selling your house, your kitchen is the most important room. Your kitchen is the heart of your home, so it’s a major selling point. During open houses, guests will gravitate toward the kitchen as a gathering space. That’s why you’ll want to make sure it’s attractive and welcoming!

How To Get Your Home Ready To Sell

One of the most stressful parts of selling is prepping for showings —especially on short notice! Here are a few tips to make a killer first impression on buyers.⁣⁣• Make the beds.⁣• Hide everyday clutter like laundry, towels, dish rags, small appliances, toys, dishes.• Replace your bath towels with clean white “show” towels.⁣• Vacuum and sweep all floors.• Put the toilet seats down.• Take out all the trash.⁣• Turn on all the lights, and open all blinds and curtains⁣⁣Remember buyers are looking at your house — not your housekeeping skills. But you still want your home to look spectacular for every single buyer. ⁣⁣If you’d like more tips on how to get your home ready to sell, call or email me.

Improve your home value with little or no cost!

Low budget = high impact!! Here are some things you can do to improve your home value, with little or no cost: Curb appeal – No question that shrubs and colorful plants will add curb appeal to any home, but when shopping at your local garden center, make sure that you “think green.” Purchase plants that are native to your region or plants that are drought-tolerant; these require less water and maintenance, which means more savings to you and more green in your wallet. Bathroom upgrades – Bathroom updates are always a smart move. Even if you can’t afford a full remodel, small changes such as replacing dated wallpaper with a faux or textured finish and replacing old lighting fixtures will update the room without denting your wallet. Small details – Not every home improvement is cosmetic. Deteriorating roofs, termite infestation, or outdated electrical systems — you can’t fix it if you don’t know it’s broken. Hire an inspector to check out the areas of your home that you don’t normally see. Fresh paint – One of the simplest, most cost-effective improvements of all is paint! Freshly painted rooms look clean and updated or painted cabinets in the kitchen and bathroom can give a newly updated look! Love Where You Live

DIY (do it yourself) home improvement projects

Are you looking for some DIY home improvement projects to update or give your home a fresh new look? If you’re looking to spruce up your space a little, there’s no time like the present, right? Here are three budget-friendly, quick and easy home improvement DIYs if you’re needing some ideas! 1. BUILD YOUR OWN KITCHEN OPEN SHELVINGGive your kitchen a new look by installing some open shelving! Floating shelves provide lots of storage and are the perfect way to showcase some of your favorite dish and decor pieces. It also allows flexibility to change up the look of your kitchen, and you’ll have the ability to showcase your personality in the design of your shelves! 2. PAINT YOUR BATHROOM CABINETSIf your bathroom cabinets are old and outdated, a quick coat of paint will make the world of a difference! This is a simple, effortless, cost effective project that will completely change the look of your bathroom, giving it an updated and modern feel. 3. ADD SOME SHIPLAP OR WOOD PLANKSShiplap adds great texture, dimension, and visual interest to your space. An eye-catching shiplap accent wall will make your space feel completely custom and bring great warmth and style to any room! If you search online, you’ll be able to find some easy step-by-step guides to creating the shiplap look on a budget! What DIY home improvements have you done? Share in the comments. Love Where You Live

Tips to prep your kitchen before selling your home

A beautiful kitchen is the main selling point of a home! There’s nothing better than gathering around the table with friends and family to enjoy great food and wonderful company with lots of laughter. When you are selling your home, it’s important to remember this and do what you can to bring out your kitchen’s the best features! Rather than spending a lot of money on a full kitchen remodel, here are a few things you can do to prep your kitchen before you sell your home. A clean, bright, gorgeous kitchen will have buyers swooning over your home in no time! Have your kitchen cleaned by a professional Clear the countertops Organize the cupboards and pantry Add some flowers or greenery Make the sink shine Consider a fresh coat of paint on the cabinets Add hardware to cabinets and drawers Love Where You Live

What updates to do to your home before selling

What updates should you do to your home to get top dollar before selling? DO: Update paint, hardware, and light fixtures. Painting your kitchen and bathroom cabinets and adding hardware can give your home a fresh new modern look without breaking the bank. Replace old light fixtures with new modern ones like these pictured below. These minor, low cost changes can go a long way when selling your home. DON’T: Over renovate. Before you spend a lot of money on a renovation, look to see what homes are selling for in your area. What finishes do they have? “You gotta spend money to make money” can only take you so far if your house is overpriced for your area! Have any more questions about renovating to sell? Send me an email or text and we can set up time to talk more! Love Where You Live

Small Home?

Small Home? A lack of square footage doesn’t mean your home has to be bland. Incorporate large-scale patterns and bright-colored accents to bring interest to your pad. Bold wallpaper in a color scheme that connects your rooms or bright drapery hung close to the ceiling will create focal points to distract the eye from a lack of excess space! Love Where You Live

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