The making of a grand entrance
March 2006
If your home passes the curb appeal test, the next thing potential buyers will focus on is the entrance, so you need to make it look good.
"Buyers like to think they're purchasing luxurious homes," notes Berry Everitt, MD of the Chas Everitt International property group, "and decorators' tips for creating a really rich looking entryway include tiling the floor and installing a chandelier.
"However, you should not go overboard as the rest of your home must measure up to whichever hallway finishes you choose."
Writing in the Property Signposts newsletter, he says other suggestions for
sprucing up a hallway include:
*Adding large potted plants, such as a Ficus tree or a palm if space allows;
* Using a large chest or display table to anchor the area;
* Hanging a mirror where it will reflect light if the area is dark; and
* Painting the walls a pale shade of welcoming yellow.
"And of course the area will need to be well lit (even if you don't have a chandelier), spotlessly clean and clear of the clutter that may otherwise accumulate during your everyday routines, such as kids' backpacks, toys, keys and post."
Issued by Chas Everitt International
For further information call Brenda Smith at
Chas Everitt International Bryanston on 011 463 2033
or visit www.chaseveritt.com