Tuesday 24 January 2017


The bedroom is a personal space and believe it or not has a huge influence on how buyers think about your home. You want to maximise space so the room can look as large as possible. Using patterns, florals and bold colours will make the room look smaller. You want your bedroom to look fresh, light and bright. To get this look use warm neutral shades.  The bed should be positioned so that is doesn’t block the door or window. Remove any junk from the top of the wardrobe and put away any clothes you have left lying around.

It is always worth investing in new bed linen but if you don’t want the added expense make sure it is clean and ironed. Add some finishing touches with a picture, scented candles, cushions and perhaps a throw folded neatly at the end of the bed. Make sure if you are showing your property off in the evening the lighting is effective. Light bedside lamps instead of the ceiling lights. Clean and make sure all lightbulbs are working. Lighting candles will create a relaxing ambience. 

Here are some of my top tips to create an irresistible bedroom.

  1. Paint walls with warm neutral colours, strong colours can overwhelm buyers and could put them off.
  2. Thin down items and clear any clutter. This room is okay to display a few personal photos.
  3. Replace any worn out carpet with new. If your floorboards are in good condition you could sand and paint and invest in an accent rug
  4. Show of your bright window and create a feature with attractive  colour co-ordinated curtains.
  5. Arrange the room to show It off with maximising its light and layout to create space.
  6. Fresh new bed linen will give the impression you care for your home.
  7. Transform your junk room into the second bedroom. Make sure you put the bed in there. You can find one on second hand sites or even hire one.
  8. Remove the smell of any pet odour in your bedroom. You may love your fury friend in the bedroom but your buyers may now.
  9. Add ambience in to your room with scented candles and fresh flowers.
  10. Check all your lighting works and the shades and bulbs are clean


What to read next:  Should you buy a new home 
What to do next: Download your copy of What Every Landlord in Surrey Should Know Before Renting

Speak to Charlotte:  If you need some help with your buy to let search or current rental property I would love to hear from you. Drop me a line at charlotte@perrenproperty.co.uk or call me on 01306 880 442


Monday 16 January 2017


Whether you are selling or letting,  your properties appearance is so important.  First impressions really do count in the property market - so make sure you get it right.

Sometimes we jump on minimalism a little to much.  Your viewers shouldn’t feel cold and un welcome, they should feel relaxed and visualise themselves in your property.  This doesn't mean leaving your household clutter all throughout the home but by thinning down a few personal belongings can really help your property become a picture perfect home and one your viewers will want to buy. You need to inject some soul and creativity into your home. 

Charlotte Secrets to Create Soul and Creativity in your Marketed Home- (Yes this works for Sales and Lettings)
  • Declutter- Use storage that can also be used as furniture.
  • Clean clean and clean some more! 
  • Create atmosphere - Add some flowers, plants, diffusers and scented candles.
  • Mirrors - Put mirrors in places to create light and space.
  • Define the room- If it is a double bedroom show it off as one, if it is a dining room show it off as a dining room. Your buyers need to know what each room is.
  • Let there be light- Clean your lightbulbs and replace with brighter ones in if necessary.
  • Make your room feel lived in- Use colourful accessories to create the lived in feel but remember keep the colours matching and simple. Do not over do it.

What to read next:  Should you buy a new home 
What to do next: Download your copy of What Every Landlord in Surrey Should Know Before Renting
Speak to Charlotte:  If you need some help with your buy to let search or current rental property I would love to hear from you. Drop me a line at charlotte@perrenproperty.co.uk or call me on 01306 880 442