When it comes to pricing and staging luxury properties to appeal to international real estate buyers, it helps to have a well-designed home that looks modern and sophisticated. For some potential buyers, especially those from Europe, a minimalist design works well, as it leaves more to the imagination and looks less personalized. However, if you’re not planning to sell your home for a year or so but it needs a design update, it helps to take some of the current trends into consideration.
Whether you plan to sell real estate in Palm Desert or a home in Beverly Hills, there are a few trends that you can incorporate to make it easier to appeal to a wide-ranging market in the near future, while allowing you to truly enjoy the design of your home for as long as you’re living there.
A lighter look. Make sure rooms don’t look cluttered by scaling back on certain pieces and choosing tailored furniture instead of anything bulky. Swap large bookcases out for mounted shelves and think “less is more” in terms of décor that has no utility. Boosting illumination is also an excellent way to update and brighten your home, especially when dealing with a smaller space. Choose great lighting and make space to maximize natural light.
Double-Duty Furnishings. Another great way to maximize the space of your real estate in Palm Desert is by opting for furniture that does double duty. A popular trend is using ottomans for seating and storage, sleeper sofas and coffee tables that rise for dining purposes.
Outdoor Spaces. Moving functional spaces outdoors is a popular trend, especially among the desert cities, where good weather can be enjoyed all year long—and this will definitely appeal to those international real estate buyers who live in colder climates. You can create an outdoor kitchen with a simple cook’s station and grill, or a screened off patio to serve as a family or recreation room.
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