Great Bone Structure Lures Buyers
or two for the ceiling tone. Or perhaps a moody monochromatic scene is more your vibe for an enveloping feel that wraps you in single-tone serenity from walls to ceiling.
By Tracy Ellison
Whichever way you turn the contrast dial,
As appealing as décor and objets d’art can
know that paint is an instant game changer
be at an open house, home buyers are still
and a transformative tool readily found in
savvy enough to know that your decorative
your DIY book of great ideas. Once you put
accessories will leave with you. They’ll be
paint to ceiling, you’ll inevitably get necks
looking for what stays as the frame for their
cranking in awe of your ingenuity.
own design sensibilities. Architectural and aesthetic elements can play a big part in
A Hit Below the Belt
sealing the deal of a home. If you’re planning
Drum up some drama with wainscoted
to put your home on the market, consider
walls. This classic, lower-half wall detail,
some of these simple yet much-sought-
originally designed to protect and provide
after room accents that make a powerful
extra insulation, now lends texture and a
impact when prepping for selling – structural
touch of civility to an otherwise uneventful
nuances can tip the sale in your favor.
surface. In the dining room, wainscoting serves up sophistication; in the living room it
The Divine Is in the Details
adds extra interest. Think about introducing
The finishing touch, the pièce de résistance,
this simple yet impactful design element to
the cherry on top in any room is all-
any room in the house and leave
important molding – it may not stand out
ho-hum wallflowers behind.
and shout, but it surely leaves an impression on a well-appointed room. Used smartly
Dig Deep
and creatively, molding not only hides little
Go beyond surface materials and expose
imperfections and seams, it also adds
the structural elements of your home. Brick
a clean, finished touch. Whether we’re
never go out of style and represent quality
walls and wooden ceiling beams steal the
talking crown, band or dentil molding, and
craftsmanship home buyers seek. You can
show and become main features when
whether it’s capping the walls, rimming
never go wrong going natural.
coaxed out of their shells. Whether stripped to their original state or accented with a
the baseboards or framing the windows, molding is a relatively inexpensive
Heads Up
layer of revitalizing paint, these workhorses
feature that quickly and easily adds an
Within your room’s four walls there is a fifth
of construction are golden tickets to unique
indefinable elegance.
opportunity for design – on your ceiling. If
interior design and should be flaunted for all
you’re a ravenous redecorator and have run
to admire.
What’s Underfoot?
out of places to primp, look up to this often-
Peek at what’s hiding beneath gloomy old
forgotten blank canvas. Expect to create
Explore whether there are any standout
carpeting and linoleum – you might hit the
different moods with different hues above.
architectural gems built into the integrity
flooring lottery and discover a treasure
Surprisingly, dark ceilings open up a room,
of your home or upgrades you can easily
trove of natural hardwood just waiting to be
giving the illusion of infinity, like the night
introduce. After all, great bone structure is
revealed. Pull up tired and dated surfaces
sky. Lighter colors create visual interest and
an undeniable feature of a good-looking
to expose the gleaming gorgeousness
lend brightness. Give a complementary nod
home and irresistibly charming to home
of timeless maple, oak or pine. Easily
to your existing wall color by adding a few
buyers.
restored to their former glory, hardwoods
drops of white paint and take it up a notch
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