Levene Chartered Surveyors Property Tips and Advice

Presenting Your Property

Presenting your Living Room


Clear your Living Room of Clutter.

Pack away as much clutter as possible. Videos you don't watch regularly, piles of magazines and books, and all those odds and ends you have been meaning to sort out. You will have to pack these away to move, so do it sooner rather than later as it will help sell your house.

Clean the Room Thoroughly.

Clean the room thoroughly from the ceiling down. If your carpets are not in top condition then consider having them professionally cleaned. A clean room is well worth the effort.

If you are thinking of Redecorating.

Strong colours can alienate potential purchasers. If they do not like your choice they will be counting the cost of redecoration and that will undermine the value of your property. Choose pale, warm neutral colours, such as cream or off-white.

Good lighting is essential in living rooms.

Central pendants with lampshades that show the light bulb are ugly and dated. Replace with more suitable fittings. Make sure that you have alternative lighting, such as standard or table lamps, which can be switched on to provide a flattering background light.

Add soft furnishings to your living rooms.

Soft furnishings can add colour and luxury. Cushion covers are easy to make. A few simple scatter cusions will make a big difference.

Dress the Room Attractively.

Choose mirrors and suitable pictures and hang them thoughtfully. Large pictures will dominate a small room, dark paintings should be avoided in rooms with little natural light.

A Seperate Dining Room.

If you have a separate dining room, it should be shown as such with table and chairs. However, you need not necessarily lay the table for dinner, as you might see in some show houses. This can look terribly contrived, and potential purchasers may be more interested the quality of your tableware than the attractions of the room. A centrepiece, such as a bowl of fruit or a small arrangement of fresh flowers should suffice.

We are happy to help you with even more tailored advice with regards to presenting your living room should you wish us to. Please give our friendly staff a call on 0208 977 6886 or use our contact page to get in touch.


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