{"id":18580,"date":"2018-11-08T07:38:28","date_gmt":"2018-11-08T07:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=18580"},"modified":"2018-11-08T07:38:54","modified_gmt":"2018-11-08T07:38:54","slug":"how-to-give-new-builds-a-luxury-showhome-finish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-give-new-builds-a-luxury-showhome-finish\/","title":{"rendered":"How to give new-builds a luxury \u2018showhome\u2019 finish"},"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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone loves walking around a showhome. Between the perfectly-made beds, the dining table that\u2019s been elaborately laid and the crisp perfection of a house that nobody is living in, it\u2019s easy to see why. Even though we know <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/luxury\/property-and-architecture\/the-psychology-of-show-homes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it\u2019s all theatre<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a glossy showhome makes us not only want to buy the house, but to buy into the lifestyle it\u2019s selling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps you\u2019re a builder that\u2019s taking on your first luxury development, or maybe you\u2019re a homeowner that wants to give their home a high-end edge before putting it on the market for someone to rent or buy. Here are some of the key areas to focus on at each stage of the project, in order to achieve that \u2018showhome finish\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Building tips<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The secret to a luxurious floorplan is to really understand what your potential customers will be looking for. Of course, there are some features that will always be welcomed (large windows, en-suites, double-height rooms), but it\u2019s important that the elements you choose are appropriate to the property you\u2019re building.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a modestly-sized home that\u2019s intended for a young family would be better off with a bathtub than an over-sized shower, so it\u2019s easier to wash little ones. If you\u2019ve designed a home with a large dining room and lots of space for entertaining, it might be prudent to install a double oven in the kitchen. Properties that are designed for young professionals don\u2019t need to be exceptionally spacious \u2013 but you\u2019ll typically find they\u2019re happy to splash out on high-end amenities<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homeowners can apply the same logic to their existing property. Consider your target market before making major modifications \u2013 would a kitchen extension be more practical than a conservatory? Or should you just keep the garden space you have available? Would the third bedroom be better-styled as an office, or a playroom? Plan <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housebeautiful.com\/uk\/renovate\/design\/a2227\/room-layout-mistakes-to-avoid\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the most harmonious layout<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wisely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Design elements<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Showhomes are there to be a physical advert for the exceptional quality available in every home on the development. This means that every fixture and fitting should represent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stories.brookfieldresidential.com\/homebuyersschool\/difference-between-a-new-house-and-a-show-home\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the best options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that your customers could choose to have installed in their homes. This usually includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium materials used for kitchen cupboards, countertops and splashbacks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top of the range kitchen appliances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern\/upgraded bathroom fixtures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better quality carpets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternative, \u201cnon-standard\u201d light fittings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preferred materials for plug sockets, door handles and light switches (e.g. chrome instead of plastic)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security alarms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media points\/TV aerials and phonelines in multiple rooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turfed and landscaped gardens<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to choosing a luxurious colour palette, opt for muted shades and subtle textures. This doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you have to stick to beige and cream \u2013 relaxing shades of stone, taupe and blue-grey work well, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlegreene.com\/paint\/colour\/pastel-colour-paint\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as do fresh pastels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When choosing tiles, wallpaper and flooring, a simple monochrome pattern adds visual interest without overwhelming the room.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the same colour scheme, patterns, textures and materials throughout the property will make it seem more like one coherent space, blurring the lines between each smaller room.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Finishing touches<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An essential part of dressing a showhome is to use furniture that is in modest proportions compared to the room. Swallowing up the entire living room floorspace with a corner sofa doesn\u2019t emphasise the square footage each customer is getting for their money. If in doubt, talk to a professional interior stylist who can source and loan <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomservicebycort.com\/property-marketing\/dress-sell\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the appropriate pieces for your space<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another key area to focus on is making each room as light and bright as possible. Keep window dressings to a minimum and utilise plenty of lighting and mirrors to lift dark corners and shadows. Don\u2019t underestimate the power of symmetry, either. For example, put matching tables and lamps at either side of a bed or sofa, and keep cushions balanced. Clusters of three are also visually appealing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, every property should also undergo <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/supreme-cleaning.co.uk\/commercial-cleaning-services\/builders-cleans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a post-build clean<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to make sure it\u2019s spotless before the new owners move in. It\u2019s important to keep your showhome looking immaculate for every viewing, but in order to promote a luxury reputation, every house you sell should be given a professional once-over before key release. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone loves walking around a showhome. Between the perfectly-made beds, the dining table that\u2019s been elaborately laid and the crisp perfection of a house that nobody is living in, it\u2019s easy to see why. 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