Trying to sell a home?? Is it outdated and in need of a facelift? 8 "Quick Tips" to update your home!

Styles can quickly become outdated, so here are 8 quick tips to spruce up your home without spending a lot of money. Whether you're selling your home in the real estate market or just want to keep your home looking good and up to date, Low Country Home Staging can help. You can do it yourself or hire us to come in and update it for you. I have a team of contractors that can get the job done quickly. Here at Low Country Home Staging, located in Pawleys Island, SC, we offer a variety of services to include: Interior design, home staging, remodeling and renovations from the floor to the ceiling, specific consultation design plans tailored to fit your needs and many other services!

Currently we are serving the following areas: Pawleys Island, SC, Georgetown, SC, Murrells Inlet, SC, Garden City, SC, Surfside Beach, SC, and Myrtle Beach, SC, North Carolina and Georgia.

Here are 8 quick tips to update the style of your home.

1. Take down any borders! Not only do they make the ceiling feel lower, border's were popular in the 80's, that's over 20 years ago, so get rid of them. Consider adding crown molding instead. This will update and add an upscale, nicer room appeal.
2. Create crisp lines. It may be as simple as painting your baseboards and trim glossy white (or, if you're adventurous, a complementary color). It will freshen up the room and make it appear cleaner and brighter.
3. Update lighting fixtures liberally! I'm amazed at how many homes have lighting that came from the initial builder. There are so many stylish options out there that are not very expensive. Express yourself!
4. Bare all (or at least more)! I see a lot of heavy window treatments that darken rooms and collect dust. You may just need to remove a layer, or the whole thing. Whenever possible, let your windows take center stage and enjoy the view! Just make sure you wash your windows inside and out!
5. Get rid of the junk. Clutter is your worst enemy. Replace worn out towels with bright white (think spa). De-cluttering is a must! Pack up all little knick knacks (this distracts the buyer from the structure or the features of the home you are trying to showcase).
6. A few big accessories work better than a lot of small ones because it's easier for your eye to know where to focus, and it eliminates hidden stress in a room. Easier to dust as well!
7. Paint the interior walls. Be adventurous... Painting is the very best and easiest way to give your home an up to date feel of your home. You can always go to your local home depot and find all the most up to date color choices.
8. Cut the grass, pull the weeds, spring for a few brightly colored bedding plants, if nothing else by the mailbox/curb! People are already forming an opinion of the house as they are pulling up to it, so set the right tone and make it a great experience for them from the start!

Of course, if you feel your not the most knowledgeable or up to date on the current styles, contact me and we will be happy to help you in giving your home an up to date facelift. I highly recommend at the very least a consultation with an interior designer or a home stager. You get a lot of great advice and it is worth the money for the consultation. Most of you can do it yourself...you just need to be pointed in the right direction! Happy Updating!!