{"id":12122,"date":"2017-08-02T09:57:06","date_gmt":"2017-08-02T09:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=12122"},"modified":"2018-02-13T07:30:49","modified_gmt":"2018-02-13T07:30:49","slug":"how-a-desirable-bathroom-sells-a-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-a-desirable-bathroom-sells-a-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How A Desirable Bathroom Sells a Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p>Putting your <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"homes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/home\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/home;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01l0mw;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Home\" >home<\/a> on the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Market (economics)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/market-economics\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/market_economics;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Market_(economics)\" >market<\/a>?\u00a0 If your home will be one of many for potential buyers to choose from, it helps to know what will make it stand out from the others and get noticed.\u00a0 Along with the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/kitchen\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/kitchen;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0d4wf;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Kitchen\" >kitchen<\/a>, <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Bathroom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/bathroom\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/bathroom;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01j2bj;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Bathroom\" >the bathroom<\/a> is the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/room\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/room;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.06ht1;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Room\" >room<\/a> that can sell a <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"houses\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/house\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/house;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03jm5;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/House\" >house<\/a> or be the reason that it sits on the market for months (or years!) on end.\u00a0 So how can you make sure that your bathroom is an asset to your home?\u00a0 Some of the changes that you can make are so simple you\u2019ll wonder why you didn\u2019t think of them before.<\/p>\n<h2>Keep it clean<\/h2>\n<p>It might sound like a no brainer, but this isn\u2019t only about scrubbing the toilet and wiping down your sink before the open house.\u00a0 Your bathroom space can often get cluttered up with soaps, bottles and other bathroom essentials, making even a clean room far less appealing.\u00a0 Clear away absolutely everything on the counter, and reduce the shelf decor by at least half.\u00a0 This will not only help to make the bathroom look clean, it can also have the effect of making it look bigger.\u00a0 And don\u2019t forget the details; wipe down the baseboards, shelves, windowsills, and those little areas around the base of the toilet when prepping the room for viewings.<\/p>\n<p>Another area that might need attention is the storage space. If you\u2019ve got a vanity then you\u2019ll want to clear out drawers and cupboards, leaving only a minimum of your essentials behind.\u00a0 Toss or recycle anything that isn\u2019t useful, then wipe shelves and drawers out so that they don\u2019t contain any dust or debris. If you\u2019ve got other big fixtures like <a href=\"https:\/\/poshh.co.uk\/bathroom\/showers.html\">shower cabins<\/a>, be sure they also get rigorous scrubbing.<\/p>\n<h2>Touch ups<\/h2>\n<p>Paint chips or worn paint on the walls, trim or baseboards can make a room look dingy.\u00a0 Take the time to either touch up or completely repaint the bathroom, giving trim and baseboards a bright white finish.\u00a0 Choose a light, neutral colour for the walls; you may have loved your dark purple, but a new buyer may take one look and move on.\u00a0 If it hasn\u2019t been long since your last paint job, and the colour choice is already one that appeals to the population at large, a touch up will likely do the trick, but paint fades over time, so if it\u2019s been a while, you\u2019ll need to give the entire area at least one coat of paint in order to do the job properly.<\/p>\n<h2>Fix it up<\/h2>\n<p>Small leaks or a running toilet is a definite turn off for potential buyers, and often they\u2019re not expensive repairs.\u00a0 Sometimes all it takes is a wrench and some elbow grease to repair these defects, but even if it means buying a few replacements and supplies or even hiring the professional services of a plumber, it\u2019s worth it. No new <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Home insurance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/home-insurance\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/home_insurance;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0313mp;http:\/\/yago-knowledge.org\/resource\/Home_insurance;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Home_insurance\" >homeowner<\/a> wants to invest their heard earned cash into a home with plumbing issues, and often even a small defect can leave them wondering what larger issues may be lurking behind the scenes.<\/p>\n<p>If your taps and faucets have seen better days, this is one way that a little money can make a big statement.\u00a0 Replace worn or mismatched fixtures so that your bathroom looks modern and maintained.<\/p>\n<h2>Hardware<\/h2>\n<p>Replacing your entire vanity might not be realistic but have you considered updating just the hardware?\u00a0 If your vanity is in good shape, a simple hardware replacement can have a big impact on the overall appearance.\u00a0 Those chipped or outdated knobs or pulls can bring your bathroom down; look for modern ones that are more in line with what\u2019s in style today.\u00a0 A simple matte black door pull or knob can give your vanity a sleek and finished look that appeals to a wide variety of potential buyers.<\/p>\n<p>Towel bars are another simple fix for your bathroom that goes a long way.\u00a0 Often the metallic finish can become worn or rusted, so replace any that have seen better days.\u00a0 Ensure that your towel bar, any hooks, and your toilet paper roll holder all match; this is something that will give a better overall flow to the room.<\/p>\n<h2>Lights<\/h2>\n<p>This is a big one for buyers.\u00a0 A beautiful bathroom can appear dingy without the right lighting, so replace any fixtures that are dated and get some bright bulbs that light up the space properly.\u00a0 The bathroom serves as a place to relax but also as a functional room where many of us get ready to face the day.\u00a0 Task and mood lighting are a plus in any bathroom.<\/p>\n<p>Small updates, repairs, and a clean streamlined appearance that\u2019s void of clutter can make your bathroom the room that makes your sale.\u00a0 Potential buyers will appreciate the ability to see the room to its full potential, and ensuring that your space grabs their attention can mean you\u2019re well on your way to putting up that sold sign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Putting your home on the market?\u00a0 If your home will be one of many for potential buyers to choose from, it helps to know what will make it stand out from the others and get noticed.\u00a0 Along with the kitchen,<span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-a-desirable-bathroom-sells-a-home\/\">Read more &#8250;<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- end of .read-more --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":12123,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wl_entities_gutenberg":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","spay_email":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"wl_entity_type":[602],"modified_by":null,"_wl_alt_label":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/nice-bathroom.jpg","wl:entity_url":"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/post\/how_a_desirable_bathroom_sells_a_home","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12122"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12122"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12122\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14141,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12122\/revisions\/14141"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12123"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12122"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12122"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12122"},{"taxonomy":"wl_entity_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wl_entity_type?post=12122"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}