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Outdated Home Eyesores

Posted by: Window Shutters
Category: Window Covering

If you are in the midst of staging your home to sell it, you want everything to look as nice as possible. It’s obvious that you need to get rid of the clutter and clean everything until it sparkles, but there are some areas that you might overlook because you are used to them. Use this list to address things you might otherwise forget and consider installing Palo Alto, CA window shutters to freshen up your space completely.  

Past-Trendy Paint Colors 

Paint color trends come and go, like anything else. If you enjoyed making a bold statement in one room with a dark or bright color, keep in mind that the style behind that accent wall is no longer with us. Plus, such options show too much personality and you want your home to be something someone else can see themselves in. Upgrade to a neutral or cool tone with a new coat of paint to get rid of that outdated eyesore.  

Worn Out Flooring 

Flooring is meant to be used and if yours has been—quite obviously—you might want to upgrade that part of the home before you put it on the market. Get something classic like laminate or wood-like tile to make things attractive, neutral, and much less of an eyesore.  

Brass Fixtures 

You might like the bright look of brass, but fixtures that feature that metal is straight out of the 80s. Instead of trying to get people to look around it, change out the fixtures and hardware for something like brushed nickel or oil rubbed bronze. Those things won’t stand out as much and blend in much better to current trends.  

Old School Brick 

Brick homes were all the rage, but that orange/red looking brick is more of an eyesore than anything else today. Paint the bricks white or another color that complements the rest of the home and get rids of that outdated look.  

Old Blinds 

Blinds can serve their purpose, but they can also become a huge eyesore in a home—especially if they’re bent and have seen better days. Upgrade your blinds to window shutters and you’ll add value to the home. Buyers know window shutters are permanent fixtures and that they won’t have to worry about replacing them. They also know they’re energy efficient, versatile in light filtering, and attractive. Wood shutters are very on-trend right now, but they’re also not a style that will move off the popular charts anytime soon…or ever.  

You may have to pick and choose which improvements you make before you put your home on the market, but Palo Alto, CA window shutters will definitely make a big difference. If you decide to go that direction, contact San Francisco Shutters by calling (855) 992-6739 to get advice on what shutters will work best in your home. There are plenty of options to consider and we’ll work with you to find the best fit. Stop by and see window shutters in person at 1676 Gilbreth Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 to recognize just how lovely they are.