'70s Home Update
See what a difference a few improvements can make when preparing to sell a home.
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Our team got the home fixed up in time for the first open house and even managed to stay a little below budget.
After
Kitchen
Behold the new and improved kitchen, which also boasts new track lighting instead of the '70s-style light fixture.
Master Bedroom
After the actual sale paid for the carpet, the team was able to convert this room — previously used for storage — back into a bedroom.
Family Room
The family room is no longer a dark and dreary space but a bright and sunny one perfect for relaxation.
Living Room
The living room is repainted and new accessories are added to the space to change it's style.
Spare Room
This spare room was once used for a workshop now it is transformed into the more traditional cozy spare room.
Cost Breakdown
paint and supplies $525
bed linens $445
closet doors and hardware $140
lighting and electrical $310
decorative accessories $300
trash removal $275Total: $1,995
Behr paint colors used:
Castle Stone 360-E-2
Pebble Path 330-F-4
Pottery Red 160-D-6
Restful 400-F-4Home-decor products used:
multicolored (pink, yellow, purple and white) snapdragons from Home Depot
window valance from Waverly:
Red
Sage
Tan Damaskthrows from Target Home:
light blue
burgundysilk pillows, chenille pillows, various accessories from TJ Maxx:
Light blue silk pillows
gold chenille pillows
gold vase
bottled fruit
basketspaisley comforter from Ralph Lauren
comforter set from Laura Ashley
gold chenille throw blanket from Marshalls
hanging light pendants by Spectrum Creations
garage light lantern w/ pewter finish from Lowe's
Sage Green towels from Anna's Linens
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