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Make Your House Look Bigger Without Removing Walls

November 4, 2015 by WG Real Estate Leave a Comment

Instead of just asking me to help with his kitchen remodel, my friend made me an offer I couldn’t refuse: Want to come over and knock down a wall?

While that’s one way to make your house feel bigger, it’s probably not the best option if you’re putting your house on the market. Here are a few easier ways to add a sense of space.

Cut the clutter
Everyone knows they should do this, but few people go far enough. Don’t put books and magazines in neat piles—get rid of them. Put knickknacks in storage, and pare down your furniture. It’s better to have a few large pieces than several small ones.

Take a walk
Every house has natural paths, from the kitchen to the dining room or from the living room to the bathroom, and these walkways must be clear. You may not mind detouring around a large sectional to get from the TV room to the kitchen, but buyers will think your TV room isn’t big enough.

Look around
Related to clear walkways are clear views. Keep tall furniture like bookshelves away from doorways, and pull back the shower curtain to expose the entire bathroom. Don’t block any part of windows, sliding glass doors, or French doors.

Pick the right paint
If you plan to repaint some rooms, choose colors that feel cool, such as light blue or light green.

Add light
Not only will light colors create a sense of openness, actual light helps, too. Open curtains or blinds to let in sunlight, and consider adding a lamp to dark corners.

[You can finish reading the rest of this article at Texas Real Estate. Click here.]

Filed Under: Homeowner Tips Tagged With: declutter, Selling A Home, staging

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