Yahoo Finance 
The decorating hack that can increase the value of your home by thousands
It's common knowledge that, when you are planning to sell your home, it's worth making the effort to get your house looking neat, tidy and attractive. Even if this means spending a bit of money on redecorating touch-ups, it's worth it financially in the long run as it can dramatically increase the final sale price of your property.
Victoria Gimson, design director and founder of Decorum Interior Design, has shared her top tips for what we should focus on the most when preparing our home for sale. In her professional opinion, there is one colour alone that can add thousands of pounds to its value.
That colour is ivory.
Speaking to Mail Online, Victoria explained that ivory is timeless, classic and versatile. She believes that ivory walls have the power to make a home look more expensive, while at the same time provide a clean canvas for potential buyers.
Redecorating with this colour can also speed up the sale of a house, Victoria claims, as buyers see the property as well-maintained. They can also move in quicker because they have a neutral space and don't have to worry about immediate painting to cover the previous owner's personal tastes.
'Ivory acts as a blank canvas to furniture, artwork and accessories and automatically creates a feeling of space so buyers will feel as though they are getting more for their money,' Victoria explains.
But, whilst the off-white shade is clean and simple, Victoria does recommend adding a few pops of colour with the existing furniture and accessories to make the property look characterful and homely, too.
Looking for an ivory paint? We love…
Sanderson Spectrum Matt Emulsion, Creams, Old Ivory
Buy now: £40 (2.5ltr) - £67 (5ltr), John Lewis
Get inspiration, ideas and advice wherever you are! Follow us on Facebook: House Beautiful UK | Pinterest: House Beautiful UK | Twitter: @HB | Instagram: @housebeautifuluk
Keep up-to-date with our inspiring ideas, latest looks, real-life homes and expert advice by signing up for our FREE newsletter…
You Might Also Like
