Show buyers how easy it is to live in and enjoy your living space. These rooms are places for people to communicate and relax, so make sure you arrange your room to demonstrate this. Consider traffic flow, conversation areas, access from seating to coffee or side tables, and task lighting for work or reading areas. GO WITH THE FLOW Barbie pink striped walls might be the latest trend, but most buyers will be put off by such a fashion statement. When selling, the best advice is to keep things neutral so people can easily project themselves. This doesn’t mean living in a world of white. If your living area seems cold, try a colour scheme of rich neutrals like sand and bronze tones. For a cooler feel, look at whites with a blue tinge. KEEP THINGS NEUTRAL One of the golden rules of interior design is that rooms need a focus. It could be a fireplace or the view from your window of French doors. If your living space doesn’t have a natural feature, why not create one? You could consider a feature wall, for example. Even if buyers don’t buy your style, it will get their attention (and most won’t have a problem with repainting it). FIND A FEATURE Floors are the most expensive part to replace in a living room. Buyers know this, so expect them to pay extreme attention to these. Replacing worn or inappropriate flooring before you sell may not be economical, so try to make the most of what is there. Have your carpets professionally cleaned. Marked or damaged timber floors should be re-sanded and polished. WATCH OUT BELOW ATLAS 8
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