At the start of a New Year, people’s thoughts turn to fresh starts and changes. For some, this means joining a gym or kicking a bad habit, while for others it signals the time to sell up and move somewhere new.

Interior ideas to improve your home

If 2024 is the year to put your home on the market, a few minor improvements can make a big difference when you come to sell, attracting buyers and even securing the top end of your asking price. From a splash of colour to storage solutions that declutter your home, a tired property can look presentable in no time at all. This article looks at inspiring ideas for anyone looking to move in the New Year.

Improve and Impress

There’s no doubt that any efforts to make your property more presentable can do wonders for attracting a buyer and achieving a sale. From the outset, a property expert is best placed to advise you on a realistic price point and has knowledge of valuations in your local market.

Before you put a property up for sale, there are small but measurable ways to get your house ready to sell, such as cleaning up messy rooms and tidying away clutter. This will give the feeling of more space and make your home more attractive. Drawing up a list of all any minor repairs that need doing and getting those issues sorted is also a quick fix. These tiny tweaks are simple and don’t cost much, but they can add value to your property to help you achieve your target price. 

Refresh Colours

Before you come to sell, small budget-friendly cosmetic improvements will appeal to buyers. If any walls have flaws or damage, applying a thin layer of plaster before repainting is an effective way to make them appear smooth and flawless. If you enjoy researching what is currently on-trend, the projected 2024 colour choices to apply in your home are a nod to nature with greens and coffee-loving browns.

Consider neutral, earthy tones like beige, taupe and grey which are timeless and popular. Refreshing any existing paint isn’t expensive and can make spaces look new, clean and updated. If you plan out a colour theme or style design. They might also help you to sell a property fast by appealing to buyers who don’t want to spend time papering or painting over garish colours that aren’t to their taste. 

Small Changes with a Big Impact

Preparing your home with small but effective improvements won’t risk you having to break the bank early on in the year and soon after Christmas. Even minimal changes like accessorising with scented candles, velvet pillows and eye-catching artwork can add instant visual appeal with little outlay. 

Arranging knick knacks, pictures and books in a more presentable way is also easy, quick to do but can tidy up any room. For example, decorative coffee table books, stunning photo frames and vases will look more attractive if they are well positioned around your home. These small details put together with other changes can have a bigger impact overall.

Bright and Light

In the New Year, your wallet might be feeling light so look for style inspiration to spruce up your home on a low budget. Proper lighting can make rooms appear larger and more contemporary. Replace outdated fixtures with sleek pendant lights, natural woven hanging lights, translucent light bulbs or recessed lighting. Returning to the theme of simplicity, by upgrading a selection of lamp shades in living rooms and bedrooms will result in an instant refresh. It is not only physical lighting that can improve a room, consider brightening up your old and outdated rugs, cushions, towels and soft furnishings that, if neglected, can make rooms look dull and dingy. Choosing a complimentary colour to your walls and furnishings will tie all the rooms together. If your budget allows, you might choose to update hard floors with on-trend vinyl plank flooring or laminate for an instant upgrade.

Smart Home Tech

Smart home technology like video doorbells, smart thermostats and voice controls reflect an updated home to potential buyers. A property adviser, particularly online estate agents agree that adding smart tech gadgets will attract professional tech-savvy buyers. In 2024, with budgets stretched and plenty of bills, being sustainable and economical is expected to top homeowners’ wishlists. Must-have smart home gadgets can make your home easier to run, efficient and save money. These include multifunctional tech to integrate controls on home appliances and automation to enhance home security. 

Pretty Indoor Plants 

Continuing with 2024’s natural trend, fill interiors with greenery with strategically-placed pots, vases and hanging baskets in your hall, bedrooms and living spaces. Freshly-cut flowers and seasonal blooms look amazing on a kitchen island, dining area or bathroom. A beautiful vase of peonies smells gorgeous and can blend in well with colour schemes. Or, be creative by displaying dried hops, ferns or bundles of dried lavender. From a splash of paint on a lounge wall to an eyecatching mirror in the hallway, you can easily transform your interiors to showcase the unique selling points that buyers will fall in love with if you do sell up in 2024.