{"id":165,"date":"2016-10-18T16:32:58","date_gmt":"2016-10-18T16:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/twofriendlynerds.com\/vestorpro\/?p=165"},"modified":"2019-03-28T21:12:44","modified_gmt":"2019-03-28T21:12:44","slug":"when-she-reached-the-first-hills-of-the-italic-mountains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vestorpro.com\/2016\/10\/18\/when-she-reached-the-first-hills-of-the-italic-mountains\/","title":{"rendered":"Amber on Design – Renovation Do’s & Don’ts"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The design aspect of a renovation project is probably the most fun and creative part of the process. \u00a0But design like fashion \u2026 home designs are always changing!<\/p>\n

Rather than talk about specific design ideas, let’s go over some Do\u2019s & Don\u2019ts, and also how you can stay current on what\u2019s trending and popular.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t<\/strong> wing it if you have no design sense!\u00a0 Aesthetics are a major contributor to getting top dollar for your houses.\u00a0 Most people don\u2019t have vision.\u00a0 Most buyers today want houses that are trendy and move-in ready.<\/p>\n

Do<\/strong> have a designer on your team.\u00a0 If you can\u2019t afford it one, have a friend that has an eye for design critique your choices and offer suggestions. \u00a0\u00a0VestorPRO students have the advantage of \u00a0posting pictures in our private Student FaceBook group, and ask for feedback from experienced designers!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t<\/strong> design with yourself in mind.\u00a0 Many times, people tend to over improve. A house doesn\u2019t sell based on how much money you put into it.\u00a0 It sells based on what someone is willing and able to pay for it.\u00a0 If it\u2019s overpriced for the neighborhood, you probably won\u2019t make your money back, no matter how amazing it looks. \u00a0High end appliances\/fixtures, granite, may not be necessary.\u00a0 (It doesn\u2019t have to be a house you\u2019d live in). \u00a0The opposite could also be true, if you are doing a higher end house, you may need to put in higher end items than you even have in your own home!<\/p>\n

Do<\/strong> design with the comps in mind. (Look closely at the comps to see what they have to offer, and go ever so slightly higher end than then to stand out).<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t<\/strong> use funky bold colors on the walls or countertops.<\/p>\n

Do<\/strong> stay neutral.\u00a0 You can stage with trendy pops of colors.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t<\/strong> go the cheapest route with fixtures. They are probably not trending lol.<\/p>\n

Do<\/strong> spend money where you get the biggest bang for your buck.\u00a0Little touches like:<\/p>\n