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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Eleanor Richardson

'Don’t strip your home of its soul just to appeal to some imaginary future buyer' – and 5 more design decisions real estate experts warn to avoid if you want to sell your home within the next 5 years

Living room with sectional sofa, drawings on walls, silver floor lamp, antique furniture and coffee table.

Whether you're an interior designer or a homeowner on a mission to create your ideal space, we all share one desire when it comes to design – to make our homes feel personal and representative of our tastes and styles. However, while it's always important to make your space feel unique, it's also worth considering what others are drawn to and what features they tend to avoid, particularly if you're planning on selling your home soon.

There are certain interior design styles that can boost the value of your home, but there are styles and features you should steer clear of if you want your home to appeal to buyers in the future. It's a balance between creating a home that feels personal to you, while also not making too many permanent changes that might not appeal to everyone when you come to sell.

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