When most people think of home improvements they thinkof those expensive renovation projects that can drastically increase the valueof your home. However, even if you can't afford those major home improvementsthere are some simple things you can do that will make your home morecomfortable and attractive without breaking the bank or emptying your savingsaccount.
Here are a few cosmetic changes that you can easilymake that will add comfort to your home for your family and visual appeal forpotential buyers.
Paint is relatively inexpensive and can make any roomlook fresh and new without costing a lot of money. By simply adding a new coatof paint to those rooms in your house you give your home a bright appeal thatwill be noticed by potential buyers or can be enjoyed by your family.
One of the secrets of selling a house for an increasedvalue is by making your entire home visual appealing to prospective buyers. Bysetting the stage so to speak, you can often increase your home's value byhundreds of dollars by small home improvements that in the end are not evengoing to part of the sale.
Choosing the right window treatments for example canimprove the overall appeal of your home and make it more attractive to buyers.You want to use window treatments that catch the eye and make your home look asopen and as sunny as possible. For example, using sheer curtains at largepicture windows or sliding doors will let the sunlight in while still providinga sense of privacy. White sheer can lighten a dark paneled room whilealternating white and colored sheers at a large window can add dramatic touchto any room.
Valances are also a great touch to use on windows thatare either long and narrow or simply to small for a regular curtain to lookright or to let in much light. Valances are made from a variety of materialsincluding wood so you can find the right balance for your windows.
Using throw pillows and area rugs can also give yourhome a more distinct look and although these items may only be temporary theincrease the visual appeal for the potential buyer and let's begin to think ofthe possibilities of their own decorating talents.
While these little home improvements are mostlycosmetic in nature you should never under estimate how increasing the visualappeal of your home inside and out can affect your home's value at least in theeyes of potential buyers.