If you’re selling a home, there may be some outdated design elements
holding your sale back. As styles change over the decades, outdated styles
seem to stand out to buyers looking for updated homes. Certain design
elements can also call too much attention to the age of your home. If
you’ve updated certain parts of the home but have left these design
elements behind, it may be time to reconsider.
Think about these five design elements that are making your home look dated
and how to upgrade them for the sale of your home.
Colorful Carpeting
While bright-colored carpets were once all the rage and
Wall-to-wall carpet, especially
in colors, is a turn-off to prospective home buyers. While carpet is still
used in bedrooms, most living spaces today use hardwood or vinyl flooring
options instead. Wood or laminate floors with a creative rug are a much
more modern alternative to colorful carpeting.
Popcorn Ceilings
Another trend that has been phased out is popcorn ceilings. These
textured types of ceilings scream “outdated”.
When preparing your home for resale, consider scraping the texture off of your
ceilings for an updated look. Popcorn ceilings can be a turn-off for buyers
looking for a turnkey home. A painter can usually get a whole house done in a week or put up 1/4 inch sheetrock.
All white appliances are not especially appealing to buyers especially first time buyer - they tend to look for a more sophisticated look in stainless steel.