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Black Friday Alternative: Decorate for the Holidays
Are you tired of fighting crowds on Black Friday? If the idea of shopping isn't doing it for you, maybe it's time for a new Black Friday tradition: decorating! Decorating your home for the holidays is a lovely way to spend the day after Thanksgiving, especially if you're considering selling. When buyers look at Saint Cloud homes for sale and Victoria homes for sale, those festively decorated tend to attract more interest.
Here are a few decorating tips to get the inspiration flowing:
- Showcase Your Home's Best Features
What makes your home unique? Maybe you have a huge picture window in the living room, or perhaps the built-in shelving unit in the dining room catches the eye. Choose a stand-out feature and decorate it to be a showpiece.
Garland, string lights, and a few bows can make any shelf or window look festive. You could even hang some personalized ornaments from the garland or tie up a few sprigs of holly. - Go Easy on the Lights
Lights are part and parcel of holiday decor but can be overdone. In most cases, you're best off using a few lights for emphasis rather than making lights the central theme of your decor.
White holiday lights tend to be more understated, while multicolored ones can add a fun, lighthearted appeal. Some stores now sell single-color lights, so you could decorate your space solely in green, blue, or red if you so prefer. - Don't Forget About Scent
While decor usually focuses on the visual element, you don't want to neglect scent when decorating for the holidays. Place a bowl of cinnamon potpourri in the corner, or spritz your garland with some pine-scented fragrance.
For an effortless holiday scent, look for some plug-in air fresheners. Or, make a habit of lighting some holiday-scented candles every night. This way, you can sit down, enjoy the nice scent and flicker of flames, and appreciate your own holiday decorations. - Replace Throw Pillows, Drapes, and Blankets
One simple and tasteful way to decorate for the holidays is to temporarily put away your ordinary drapes, throw pillows, and blankets and replace them with holiday-themed ones.
For a more subtle and classy look, consider using burgundy and forest green decor. For a brighter, more cheerful look, you can go with classic red and green. Of course, silver and gold are also festive colors with a glitzy edge. - Avoid Overly Personalized Decorations Before Listing
If you're planning to sell your home this holiday season, avoid decorating with too many personalized items. Buyers like to be able to picture themselves inside a home, and that's harder to do when there are photos of the owners all over.
If you want to include some handmade ornaments or photos of your kids in your holiday decor, put them where they are easy to remove and pack away before any showings. - Go Easy on the Characters
Blow-up snowmen and elves have their place but aren't the best choice when trying to sell. You want passersby to focus on your home and not on the decorations.
Instead, choose decorations that enhance and call attention to your home itself. Some poinsettias on the stairs, garland on the railings, and bows on the columns look much more appealing than a blow-up wonderland to most buyers.
With the decorating tips above, your home will look more festive than ever. If you're considering selling, call today to learn more about our real estate services. Our friendly agents can guide you along the way.