Speed decorating to sell

Home renovations, remodels, redesigns and revamps can cost time and money aplenty. That’s why smart cookies are giving New York City-based interior decorator, home stager and Speed Decorating author Jill Vegas’ fast ‘n’ furious design concept a whirl – especially if they want to successfully list their home.

Speed decorating your home so it looks its best can make the difference between selling fast and months on the market. Small changes, says Jill, can result in dramatic results, provided you’re willing to, “have the confidence to take action and create a home that’s inspiring and fun. It doesn’t take weeks and it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg,” says Jill. Staying? “Speed decorating is about loving the home that you have right now,” says Jill, so speed decorating principles apply to happy-in-their-current-home owners, too.

We spoke to Jill to get the lowdown on how speed decorating works – and how to make it work for you.

Style at Home: How is Speed Decorating different from home renovating?
Jill Vegas: Home renovating is about calling in a professional to redo major things such as electrical plans or wall construction. With speed decorating, there are things you can do that don’t require a building permit to get a house that you love.