Chantal George Real Estate

Lightbulb Moment

You choice of lightbulbs can have a big impact on the look and feel of a room, including the interior paint colours you choose. For example, standard ‘warm white’ bulbs will pick up and amplify yellow tones in white paint. If you want to avoid this, swap warm white bulbs for a ‘daylight’ or ‘cool white’ option.

If you’re about to update the flooring in your rental property, keep these tips in mind…
- Keep the style neutral so it appeals to the widest audience
- A carpet or vinyl with a speckled effect will help disguise spills and stains
- Taupes, browns and greys create a warm and inviting space and work with most home furnishings.
You don’t need to invest in top-of-the-range flooring, but it is worth choosing the most durable option you can afford.

The kitchen is key!

Kitchens have a huge influence on potential buyers. Even if you haven’t got the latest, state-of-the-art kitchen, there are still some things you can do to make it shine…
- Cleanliness is critical – nothing will turn a buyer off faster than dusty shelves, dirty surfaces and fingerprints all over cupboard doors.
- Amplify the sense of space by reducing the amount of stuff you keep in your cupboards and drawers, and on your benchtop.
- Set the scene with a bowl of fresh fruit or a nice recipe book to help buyers envisage themselves cooking up a storm in their new kitchen!

Big plans?

Fireworks? Champagne? A household full of your nearest and dearest? How are you planning on marking the new year?