Making Your Guests Feel at Home in Yours
Home decorating and remodeling tips to ensure your guests will feel welcome this
holiday season
Now that the kids are back in school and there is a chill in the air, homeowners have a few extra
moments to think about their home decorating and remodeling plans in preparation for the
holidays. In order to make a great first impression on holiday visitors, it is important to update
your home’s cosmetic features.
According to experts, the key to cosmetic home improvements is upgrading what guests see
versus what they can’t see. Homeowners should make improvements to what guests spot
immediately, including flooring, appliances and new paint, than move on to what they can’t see,
plumbing and electrical upgrades. Guests will notice the surface changes and upgrades to your
home before they will notice that you have a leaky faucet in the spare bathroom.
Kitchens and bathrooms are the most important rooms amongst home buyers. According to a
recent Harvard University Joint Center for Housing study, home owners who undertook major
bathroom and kitchen remodeling jobs saw between 88 and 91 percent of their costs recouped.
A home’s high traffic areas, such as the foyer, kitchen and bathrooms, undergo daily abuse from
family activities. Replacing stained carpet, chipped tile and grungy, outdated appliances are all
simple renovation projects that can make a lasting impression on family and friends.
These three improvements will ensure you make the strongest impression on your holiday guests
without breaking the bank:
Flooring
Replace your dated carpets and tiling. “Floors make a crucial first impression,” says John Spitzer,
a principal broker for John L. Scott in Portland, Oregon. When people enter a home, “Most
people look down. And the first thing they see is the carpet … They’re going to notice the floor
way before they notice the windows,” says Spitzer.
Quality wood flooring and carpet can bring warmth and elegance to some of the most outdated
homes. Investing $4,000 to $5,000 in new flooring can increase the value of your home by an
average of $10,000, doubling the home owner's return on investment, reports Betsy Schiffman of
Forbes Magazine.
New flooring is a fast and affordable way to make a great first impression and increase home
value. Unlike room additions and other types of pricey and time consuming home improvements,
hardwood flooring installation is quick and simple, and often takes no more than a couple days to
complete. To get more ideas on flooring, visit www.westcoastflooring.com.
Painting
A fresh coat of paint can work wonders for an outdated bathroom, kitchen or bedroom. Paint over
your home’s faded wallpaper or old coat of chipped paint with a solid, neutral color. Welcome
guests with modest colors such as cool blues, greens, yellows and lavenders to create a relaxing
atmosphere, or use bright, bold colors to provide high energy.
Clutter
A free and easy way to spruce up your surroundings is to get rid of all that clutter that tends to
build up in high traffic areas of the house. Be sure every item within view of your guests is put
away in its proper place. Remove any unused appliances and tools from countertops. Replace
your quirky collections and decor with holiday candles and fresh greenery.
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This article is provided by West Coast Flooring Center, one of the largest flooring stores offering
Southern California flooring services with a wide variety of quality flooring options and other home
improvement services. For more home improvement tips and services, visit the West Coast
Flooring Center online at www.westcoastflooring.com.
Home decorating and remodeling tips to ensure your guests will feel welcome this
holiday season
Now that the kids are back in school and there is a chill in the air, homeowners have a few extra
moments to think about their home decorating and remodeling plans in preparation for the
holidays. In order to make a great first impression on holiday visitors, it is important to update
your home’s cosmetic features.
According to experts, the key to cosmetic home improvements is upgrading what guests see
versus what they can’t see. Homeowners should make improvements to what guests spot
immediately, including flooring, appliances and new paint, than move on to what they can’t see,
plumbing and electrical upgrades. Guests will notice the surface changes and upgrades to your
home before they will notice that you have a leaky faucet in the spare bathroom.
Kitchens and bathrooms are the most important rooms amongst home buyers. According to a
recent Harvard University Joint Center for Housing study, home owners who undertook major
bathroom and kitchen remodeling jobs saw between 88 and 91 percent of their costs recouped.
A home’s high traffic areas, such as the foyer, kitchen and bathrooms, undergo daily abuse from
family activities. Replacing stained carpet, chipped tile and grungy, outdated appliances are all
simple renovation projects that can make a lasting impression on family and friends.
These three improvements will ensure you make the strongest impression on your holiday guests
without breaking the bank:
Flooring
Replace your dated carpets and tiling. “Floors make a crucial first impression,” says John Spitzer,
a principal broker for John L. Scott in Portland, Oregon. When people enter a home, “Most
people look down. And the first thing they see is the carpet … They’re going to notice the floor
way before they notice the windows,” says Spitzer.
Quality wood flooring and carpet can bring warmth and elegance to some of the most outdated
homes. Investing $4,000 to $5,000 in new flooring can increase the value of your home by an
average of $10,000, doubling the home owner's return on investment, reports Betsy Schiffman of
Forbes Magazine.
New flooring is a fast and affordable way to make a great first impression and increase home
value. Unlike room additions and other types of pricey and time consuming home improvements,
hardwood flooring installation is quick and simple, and often takes no more than a couple days to
complete. To get more ideas on flooring, visit www.westcoastflooring.com.
Painting
A fresh coat of paint can work wonders for an outdated bathroom, kitchen or bedroom. Paint over
your home’s faded wallpaper or old coat of chipped paint with a solid, neutral color. Welcome
guests with modest colors such as cool blues, greens, yellows and lavenders to create a relaxing
atmosphere, or use bright, bold colors to provide high energy.
Clutter
A free and easy way to spruce up your surroundings is to get rid of all that clutter that tends to
build up in high traffic areas of the house. Be sure every item within view of your guests is put
away in its proper place. Remove any unused appliances and tools from countertops. Replace
your quirky collections and decor with holiday candles and fresh greenery.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This article is provided by West Coast Flooring Center, one of the largest flooring stores offering
Southern California flooring services with a wide variety of quality flooring options and other home
improvement services. For more home improvement tips and services, visit the West Coast
Flooring Center online at www.westcoastflooring.com.
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