Putting a period home on the market requires a unique level of attention to detail. Here's how to preserve its historic appeal
3. Emphasize The Architecture
Put the focus on the architecture ny toning down the patterns and ornate decor. Effective use of color keeps the attenton on the fabulous architecture of this room: the coffered ceiling, the trim and the cabinetry. (see above picture)
4. Maintain A Functional Kitchen.
Even a charming period kitchen needs to appeal to 21st-century buyers. Makre sure your kitchen provides plenty of storage and boasts up-to-date appliances. With period charm in the mic, old house lovers will be sold after viewing a kitchen like this one. (see left)
5. Exaggerate Space
A period home doesn't often measure up to new-home room proportions. Make the most of your swuare footage bby micing painted finishes with traditional dark wood finishes to expand the impression of space.
6. Keep Window Treatments Simple
Remove fussy window sheers and heavy draperies from the windows in your historic home - gone are the days of elaborate festoona, jabots and swags. By taking down heavy window treatments, you reveal the beauty of the window trim and make the rooms appear bigger by letting in more natural light.
1. Choose Classic Wall Colors
If you need to paint the walls, choose a color from a period-inspired palette. Use fresher, cleaner historic options.
2. Clear Out The Clutter
Historic homeowners tend to be collectors and don't always tune in to the crowded look that can create over time. Clear away clutter and create symmetry in the furniture arreangements, and buyers won't miss your home's good bones and architectural gravitas.