Home decor trends to avoid when selling your house

Broaden the appeal of your home by avoiding loud colors

When it comes to selling your house in Bryan, Texas, you need to show your buyers that you have laid out your house to suit their needs. Their needs are not only about appliances or breezy backyards but also about interior design
and décor. To ensure prospective buyers remember you, you will need to keep track of the latest interior design trends that buyers are looking for.

Keep in mind that bad or outdated designs may turn off buyers and make it harder to sell your house.

You can consult a professional or you can scour the internet for what’s trendy and forthcoming. Whatever you choose, make sure to avoid these fads:

Loud colors

Pops of color might be anywhere in your home: bathroom tiles, bedroom walls, and even kitchen appliances. Though you might love a touch of hot pink, other people will not share your enthusiasm. When you decide to sell your house in the future, you may need to play down your preferences to broaden the appeal of your place. Otherwise, if you sell your house as is, buyers might be discouraged by the amount of work they need to do to cover up a color they dislike and therefore pass up the chance to view your house in person. You do not want that. If you can be persuaded to go for a more subtle shade like a pale pink, or relegate your need for brights to throw pillows and other easily removable accessories, then do so.

Bold wallpaper

Just like loud pops of color, intricately designed wallpaper may not be your buyer’s cup of tea and will cost them extra to remove. Keep it neutral; the buyer can add whatever décor they want after they close on your property.

Hard-to-reach microwaves

These days, everyone in the family needs to use the microwave, so make sure it sits in a space everyone can reach. Avoid positioning it over your stove; instead, put it in a nearby cabinet or under the kitchen counter.

High-maintenance countertops

Speaking of kitchens, avoid using tiles on your countertops. Your buyer will have to reseal them and clean the grout every year, and no one wants to spend extra for that. Instead, go for a smooth butcher’s block.

Edison bulbs

You have a butcher’s block countertop; now you want to add Edison bulbs. It’s all good – if you’re opening a cafe? Instead of looking like a third wave coffee shop, opt for indirect lighting in your house. These lights bounce off walls and ceilings, creating a softer illumination compared to harsh one-direction lighting.

White kitchens

Though you should avoid bright colors, you should not go too plain either. Break away from the mundane with an accent countertop of marble, onyx, or quartzite. For an interesting backsplash, you can use ceramic marble tiles.

Floating kitchen shelves

As cute as they are, floating shelves are no good if an interested buyer needs more storage space in their kitchen. For a storage solution that encourages a feeling of space, install glass-door cabinets in your kitchen.

Bathrooms with no privacy

Avoid an open floor plan in your primary bedroom and your ensuite bathroom. The bedroom is for resting; the bathroom is for washing. Keep them separate.

Carpets

Wall-to-wall carpeting turns off a lot of buyers. Once a symbol of wealth, buyers now see the floor covering as a trap for allergens looking worse for the once all the furniture has been removed. Carpets can even lower the value of a home. If you don’t want the hassle (and expense) of ripping up your carpet before you put your home on the market, opt for area rugs. Layer them if you like. Make sure they draw out the best features of your hardwood floors, which buyers love.