Summer has arrived in South London, which means the sun is shining - and if you are looking to sell your property this summer, then it should be shining too.
First impressions really count in a highly competitive market, and homebuyers are savvy to specific features in the homes they are looking for. Whether that’s well-utilised spaces, an abundance of natural lighting, or modern features with a bright, vibrant feel, they want the best value for their money, so your property needs to stand out from the rest.
If you’re selling in the upcoming months, read on for our top interior design tips to not only make your home more attractive to potential buyers, but to make them fall in love as soon as they enter.
1. Introduce natural lighting
Natural light brightens up the home, so it’s right up there when it comes to what homebuyers look for. In fact, a survey from Barclay’s in 2021 stated ‘lots of natural light’ was in their top five non-negotiables when purchasing a home.
Here’s how you can let the light flow through each room of your home:
- Clean your windows: Make sure all windows are spotless inside and out to allow maximum sunlight to stream in.
- Use light curtains: Swap dark or heavy drapes for light-coloured curtains to let more light filter through. Click here for one of our favourite South London curtain stockists.
- Mirrors: Place mirrors opposite windows to reflect more light and create an illusion of a larger space.
2. Simple and stripped back
Buyers need to visualise themselves living in your home, so keep it simple, keep it clean and remove anything personal. Our advice? Follow the 3 Ds:
- Declutter: Less is more. Remove large excess items and furniture to create a more spacious feel.
- Depersonalise: Take down personal photos and mementos so buyers can imagine their own belongings in the space. This can significantly accelerate the selling process.
- Deep clean: Any buyer would be put off by an unclean space. It creates instant negative connotations with the property, and buyers’ eyes will instantly be drawn to any grime or defects. You can follow our top spring cleaning tips here.
3. Add a touch of style
You don’t want homebuyers to feel like they’ve gone back in time – and as much as we encourage depersonalisation, it’s important that your home still feels lived in. Thankfully, this is easy to achieve:
- Must-have decor: Add pops of colour with hues such as soft blues, greens, and yellows through accessories like cushions, throws, rugs, or even flowers. Why not check out one of our local florists?
- Lights: Replace outdated lights with modern designs to enhance both style and function.
- Doors: Updating handles and doorknobs are more important than you think and can really make a big difference.
4. Showcase every room
Every room should have a clear purpose, so buyers can envision the possibilities of each space. Transform an empty room into a purposeful room:
- Home office: Set up a dedicated home office space - a highly desired feature in today’s market. Architectural Digest list a few inspiration pictures here.
- Flex rooms: Stage any extra rooms as guest rooms, play areas, or workout spaces to show their potential.
5. Keep it cool
With temperatures rising (yes, even in England) it’s important to display your home as a cool escape. Here are three easy tricks you can use:
- Air conditioning: This one isn’t available to everyone, but if you’re lucky enough to have air conditioning in your home, make sure it’s on and working properly.
- Blow a breeze: If option one isn’t available in your home, go for the next best things. Turn your fans on and open your windows.
- Fresh smells: Nothing says inviting quite like a lovely smelling home – and this both emulates a clean atmosphere, and a fresh one.
By using these summer interior design tips, you’ll enhance the appeal of your South London home and create an inviting, vibrant atmosphere that attracts buyers in the sunny weather. A well-prepared home not only looks appealing but gives buyers the confidence that they are making the right investment.
If you’re looking to sell your property in South London this summer, contact us today.
Happy selling and have a great summer.