HOMEOWNERS who want to work their way up the property ladder to their dream home need to know how to maximise the value of where they live now. To help, an interior designer has shared their top tips on how to add “the most value” to your home. The expert also claimed that this will “add the wow factor”.
The property market saw a huge increase in people buying a new home for the first time in 2021 and 2022. This increase means that for many people, it’s their first-time decorating, and they need inspiration. In fact, Google searches for “interior design ideas to improve homes” have increased by over 250 percent in the past 12 months. Plus, people looking to sell their homes are searching for the small changes they can make to increase the price, with searches for “what will increase the value of my home” shooting up by 200 percent over the past 12 months.
Lucy Henderson, head of design at My Bespoke Room, explained: “A few tips and tricks can make a big difference when designing and fitting out a home.
“Even small mistakes can make your home seem less appealing to potential buyers.
“Here at My Bespoke Room, we are on hand to not only make your space feel like a home but also ensure to add the most value by picking the ideal interior designs for your individual house.”
Picking the ideal wall paint
When it comes to walls there are a few points to consider as the wrong colour paint could put off a buyer completely.
Lucy said: “In our experience, bright colours such as red, orange, yellow, and purple are less popular amongst homeowners.
“Sticking with neutral colours or green and blue tones is necessary to increase a potential buyer’s likeliness to fall in love with the property.”
This allows potential buyers to easily imagine themselves living in the home without being distracted by bold colours.
Wall panelling
Wall panelling has recently become popular, with searches for ‘full wall panelling ideas’ increasing by over 80 percent in the last 12 months.
The interior pro noted: “Timber panelling can add a ‘wow factor’ to certain properties, especially period properties.
“Half-height, full-height, or painted wall panelling can add interesting detail to rooms, like hallways and bedrooms.
“Well-made panelling adds a more high-end feeling to a property and can make it appear more expensive.”