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white out your “five-star” bathrooms
Transport potential buyers to a chic luxury hotel by having thick, plush white towels in every bathroom. Displaying a wooden tray with scented reeds or votive candles and beautiful blooms, like orchids, as well as an unfussy cottonball and swab holder, are other easy ways to create a posh-hotel ambience. [n]
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add the illusion of square footage
Increase the look of your space by dramatizing what outdoor areas you do have, no matter the size or type. On a small patio, lean an oversize mirror against the back wall to double the perceived size. Then place a café table with two chairs; set it with two placemats, napkins, a bottle of wine and wineglasses. Be sure the pool is spotless and turn on any underwater lighting. And if you have an outdoor fireplace, crank it up.
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