by Patricia Oberman

for many buyers the kitchen is the most important room in the house

Bathrooms

- create space by using a large mirror
- if possible change any carpet to more fashionable and hygienic tiles
- new taps and shower heads can make a hug difference to a bathrooms appearance
- create space with a large mirror
- accessorize with fluffy towels, candles and a few luxury toiletries

Bedrooms

- neutral colour walls and flooring appeal to a wider market than distinct colours
- use a bedspread on the bottom of your bed
- keep your wardrobes tidy some viewers will want to look inside
- use soft lighting with bedside lamps to create a relaxing feel
- spare bedrooms are almost as important as master bedrooms so don't neglect them
- accessorize with lots of cushions on the bed to create a sense of luxury

Kitchens can be the most used room in the house and as a result they can quickly lose any appeal they once had. The last thing a buyer wants is to pay hundreds of thousands of pounds on a house and then have to spend thousands more on a new kitchen. As long as your kitchen isn't as old as the hills you can make sure this wont be the case with a few quid and a little know how. Try to adopt the following tips:

- clean, clean, clean; everything has to be spotless otherwise buyers will wonder what germs may be lurking on the surfaces and in the appliances
- accessorizing can make a huge difference to the feel of a kitchen; for example a stainless steel toaster and kettle can give a little sparkle to an otherwise bland looking room.
- all foods should be out of site; depersonalizing is key to a quick sale
- if you have room, put in a table and chairs
- if your units have seen better days, give them a lick of paint or replace the doors

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