Perfect Homes Magazine - Issue 12 | Page 109

First and foremost - Get your house sparkling clean. From shining floors and A guest room? Another kids’ room? Whether you buy inexpensive furnishings, rent them, or borrow some from friends, making a real room out of a junk room will have a big payoff. 2. 5. Make rooms feel as spacious as possible. Mirrors and shiny surfaces gleaming windows to clean counters and scrubbed grout, every surface should sparkle. This is the easiest way to help your home put its best foot forward. Whatever you do don’t skimp -- this step is key! Use colour cleverly. Choose sophisticated neutral colours. Now is not the time to experiment with that “fun”looking lime green. But that doesn’t mean you need to go all white, either. Rich mid-tone neutrals like mocha and “greige” create a sophisticated backdrop that makes everything look more pulled together. 3. Add the right lighting. Lighting creates mood, so keep it light and bright in practical areas like your kitchen, whilst table lamps will add atmosphere and ambience to your living room and bedrooms. 4. Define each room. Y