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Spring 2018 is around the corner and brings with it some fresh new trends for the home. Look for bold colors, rich textures, mixed metallics, artisanal light fixtures, and natural elements. Feel like your home could use an update? Check out the list below to see what's hot for the home this year.

Bold Colors

Bold is better this season and think high contrast. Nothing makes quite the statement like a deep, rich hue on your walls (or your ceiling!). You can also translate the bold trend to furniture palattes and decorative pieces. Rich tones of blues, greens, and violets are particular favorites this season, as well as onyx. These jeweled tones can help bring an elegant vivacity to any room 

Textures

Velvet is oh-so-nice and still-so-in. Tactile textures are all the rage these days and can be integrated into a room in many ways. Lately furniture has taken this trend by storm - sofas, chairs, and even headboards are being enveloped in this plush fabric. Who wouldn't want to snuggle on something so luxurious? 

Metallics

Golden brass is particularly hot right now, offering a change of pace to the silver home fixtures we are used to. Sick of the same old, same old with your bathroom sink? Why not bedazzle with brass! Mixed metallics of silver, gold, and brass are also showing up in pendant lighting, kitchen backsplashes, and accent pieces. Mixing metals together can bring a refreshing vibe to your home

Artisan Lighting

Make a statement that really pops with the right type of lighting. Lighting can add glamour and style to an otherwise dull room. You want to find a piece that is all your own - check out local shops to find pieces that are unique and stand out. Be adventurous! Remember, bold is in.

Natural Elements

Plants, anyone? One of the easiest ways to add life to your home is incorporating eye-catching plants into a room's design. Another ode to nature will be seen in decorative jungle/tropical prints. You'll be seeing this lush style unleashed on dishware, throw pillows, and even wallpaper. Whether you fuse this on a grand scale or just use it to accent the room, it will be sure to make your wild side soar.

This Sunday, March 11, 2018 from 1:00-3:00 PM, Geri Reilly Real Estate is hosting 3 Open Houses! Join us in Underhill, Colchester, and St. Albans. Stop by to say "hi" and take a look around!

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

26 Blakey Road, Underhill

 

 

Wonderful 3BD/2.5BA country cape on wooded lot with in-ground pool. Lovely wide pine floors throughout, upgraded farmhouse kitchen, & sunny family room with lots of built-ins with door to screened porch. Owned solar systems and 18+ acres to explore!

 

MLS# 4679686 / $425,000

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1200 Bay Road, Colchester

 

 

Ready for occupancy! 3BR/2.5BA colonial home in convenient Colchester location. The flexible floor plan has a nice open feel. Upgraded kitchen includes granite counters & center island, back deck for entertaining, or enjoy relaxing on the front porch. Minutes to schools, library, town beaches, parks, and bike path.

 

MLS# 4622925 / $425,000

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965 County Road, St. Albans

 

 

Beautiful 5BR/3BA colonial home nestled on 10.24 acres! Spacious & sunny living room, hardwood floors throughout, country kitchen with slider to private back deck & landscaped yard, convenient first floor laundry room/mudroom, formal dining room, sun-filled office, & private master suite with upgraded bath! 2 car garage with storage.

 

MLS# 4639418 / $400,000

 

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Spring is just around the corner and so is Real Estate's busiest time of the year! Have you been thinking about listing your home recently? With peak selling season fast approaching it is important you get a head start on prepping your home for listing. Doing so will boost your chances of a faster sale and help you stand out amongst the competition. 

Curb Appeal

The first thing potential home-buyers are going to see is the outside of your home. Keep walkways and entrances clear and maintain landscaping where applicable. Can buyers read your house number? This is simple but very important! A legible, stylish house number makes a huge difference in locating a home easily. Mailbox looking beat-up? Replace it with a new, more appealing version. Make sure any fencing around your home looks fresh and well taken care of. Does the exterior of your home look dingy? You may need to power wash it or even paint it. How about your roof? It may be time to repair/replace it. Gutters looking gross? Give them a good cleaning/ replacing as necessary. Sometimes something as simple as a fresh coat of paint on the front door and shutters can make a world of difference. Outdoor lighting has an effect too, especially during evening showings. Replace floodlights with softer accent lights to set a more welcoming mood. First impressions are everything, especially to a home-buyer!

Enticing Interior

So you've wowed potential home-buyers with your home's exterior - but what's on the inside counts too! You want buyers to be able to imagine themselves living in the space. First things first, your home should be super clean and smell fresh. If you have carpeting make sure to schedule a cleaning before listing day. Wipe down windows, baseboards, ceiling fans, and any nooks and crannies you typically don't get to in a regular cleaning. Give your walls a fresh coat of neutral paint color and remove personal items (i.e. family photos). You want to set the stage so the buyer can imagine their own belongings in your space. De-cluttering and organizing is essential as well. You want your home to be accessible and appear as spacious as possible. Remove extra furniture, knick-knacks, children's toys, shoes, etc. that may be obstructing space. Clean off kitchen counters and bathroom vanities. Have a small space? Add a mirror to a smaller room to make it appear bigger. It allows the buyer to see themselves in your home, which may entice them even further! Let the sunshine into your home by opening up all the curtains and blinds. A bright home shows much better and allows buyers to really take in your home's features. Add a fresh smelling bouquet of flowers to your entry way to add a nice touch. All the little things add up to paint a bigger picture, and you want buyers to picture your place as their future home.