Simple Ways to Make Your Bathroom Seem Larger

If you want to make your small bathroom look larger, you don’t need to spend a great deal of money. 

Begin with choosing a pale, soft color which tends to give the illusion of more space, and the feeling of serenity.

You can jazz up your bathroom with bright accessories, towels, and throw rugs.  If you like wallpaper, remember to choose open, airy designs with white and neutral colors, as bold, busy wallpaper will make the room appear smaller

Think about replacing your vanity with a pedestal sink or a wall mounted sink, both which provide a feeling of openness.  Add a large mirror over the sink to reflect all the light in the room while it picks up the colors. 

Avoid the use of shelves or hanging racks.  Anything that protrudes will take up space, and make the area feel smaller.

Keep your floor covering light, again adding bold or pattern throw rugs for accents.

And lastly, don’t forget about lighting.  The brighter and lighter the room, the larger it will appear.  Add decorative wall sconces, and table lamps in addition to overhead lighting and natural lighting provided for by windows and skylights.

First Impressions Count: Make Your Home Really Stand Out

First impressions at house showings are everything; when there is an excess of inventory on the real estate market, you need to make your home the one buyers just have to have – you must be the standout. Here are some ways you can do that.

Give your Realtor talking points – say what’s good about your home. Maybe it’s in a prime location with access to great schools and amenities, has a bustling nightlife, or enjoys a private, quiet setting – whatever you think is great about your home.

Show you care about your home – make it loved, and make it show.  Make sure that your house is sparkling clean for every showing and impeccably maintained.

Get rid of any trash and clutter – open up your home to make it feel more spacious and sell yourselves as conscientious homeowners passing down a family treasure.

Don’t let anything in or outside of your home be in disrepair – because you’ll give the impression that this is a home not worth caring about.

As maintenance goes, painting is your number one best property maintenance investment – it’s relatively cheap, covers neglected surfaces, and gives everything a fresh, clean topcoat.  There is just no better bang for your home improvement buck.

Cleaning your home for every showing is absolutely critical to selling it at a favorable price.