Sell this house: Budget-friendly decorating ideas

S@H Clever!
KW We'd never done that before, but it turned out really well. It's a modern twist, and cost effective.

S@H Any other lessons learned?
KW We take great pride in attention to little details and workmanship -- nothing builder's basic! But that doesn't mean you have to blow your budget either. Do little things, like updating cabinetry hardware, when renovating or reselling. If you can’t afford to do so everywhere, invest in a key area.

S@H Can you give us an example?
KW We didn't have the budget for wainscotting throughout, so we focused on the front entrance. It's impossible for anyone entering the house to miss the coffered ceiling and panelled archway. Those little details make a lasting impression.



For the girl's bedroom, the designers wanted to appeal to a wide range of ages, so they chose an ultra-neutral white-and-grey palette -- the look is fresh but not fairy tale.

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