The Smartest Fall Renovations to Make if Youre Planning to Sell Your Home

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The Smartest Fall Renovations to Make if Youre Planning to Sell Your Home

Written By: Jaymi Naciri
Tuesday, November 20, 2018

While some trends carryover, there is some great info here for those who are looking to make some updates to enjoy now, while being able to reap the potential future financial benefits.

Matte appliances

These are a ldquo;hot trend of the moment,rdquo; said McGillivray. And while he says that he likes how they ldquo;lend a luxurious look to the kitchen, and how they look great when paired with neutral colored cabinets,rdquo; he still thinks stainless steel is your best bet if yoursquo;re looking to sell anytime soon. Itrsquo;s the ldquo;best choice for a long-term return on investment,rdquo; he said. While these matte finishes are great of-the-moment looks, I expect theyrsquo;ll look dated a few years down the road.rdquo;

Quartz counters in warm colors

We may be moving away from all that white or counters that look like Carrara marble only easier to care for. While quartz isnrsquo;t going anywhere, McGillivray is seeing a trend toward warmer shades. ldquo;Countertops that look like marble will always be in demand because theyrsquo;re >

Light floors

ldquo;Along with the light and airy trend comes a desire for lighter floors,rdquo; he said. ldquo;Dark walnut and cherry finishes are out, and lighter, blonder woods are in. Similar to kitchen counters, I think the trend will be toward warmer colors rather than cooler colors. But light is definitely the way to go trend-wise.rdquo;

Hands-free technology

Smart homes arenrsquo;t the way of the future. Theyrsquo;re here, now, and the smarter the home, the more attractive it may be to buyers. ldquo;This may seem like old news to the early adopters, but more and more people are starting to embrace hands-free and SMART technology,rdquo; he said. ldquo;This means that anything in your home that you can command with your voice is going to be super popular.rdquo;

Less Serious and More Fun Spaces

Itrsquo;s time to go a little wild with your homemdash;but within reason. ldquo;I predict that people are going to stop taking their homes too seriously and have a little bit more fun,rdquo; he said. ldquo;This means more colors, more patterns and less concern over whatrsquo;s lsquo;proper.rsquo; While smart return on investment design decisions should still be made for fixed items in your home, letrsquo;s all >



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