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JO ALCORN
Ferm Living, www.fermliving.com
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HOME TRENDS’ STYLE EDITOR
JO ALCORN SHARES HER TREND
PREDICTIONS FOR 2019.
The new year will feature many new
trends while embracing some past
favorites. You can expect to see
natural wood tones, bold statement
ceilings and furniture with curved-
lines. Terrazzo is also back and you
will find it on walls, floors and tiles.
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K arina S trachan real estate
As this year
draws to a close,
the excitement
is starting to build for a new year, and for
the chance to start fresh with inspirational
new trends, colors and styles. Finding the
right balance between modern and trendy,
while still protecting your home’s equity and
appealing to a wide range of buyers, can
be tricky. Here are some tips to help you
navigate these decisions.
KEEP FIXED ASSETS NEUTRAL Fixed
assets such as cabinets, flooring, exterior
finishes and tile are more likely to become
outdated and cause future buyers to be put
off by what they see as a lot of extra work
and expense to update.
PLAY WITH PAINT AND WALLPAPER
Wallpaper and bold paint, especially
in smaller spaces, can add immediate
personality and style to a home, but can
easily be changed out. Removable wallpaper
can range from colorful dots that add whimsy
to a nursery to large scale floral murals that
add drama to a living room wall.
If there is a trend out there that makes
your heart sing, go for it! Cushions, art and
accessories are the quickest way to showcase
the latest trends without breaking the bank.
If the trend you love isn’t popular among
buyers, the items can be removed when you
do put your home on the market!
THE RULE OF THUMB If it is difficult or
expensive to change, stick to more timeless
choices. If it is easy or inexpensive to change,
embrace whatever trends make you happy!
Working with your local real estate and
design professionals can help you make
the right color, trend and design choices so
you can love the home you live in now, and
provide an appealing property lifestyle for
future buyers! - Text by Karina Strachan, RE/Max Crest
Realty, www.remax-crest-vancouver-bc.com