7 Necessary Investments for Your Home’s Interior Design

The highest-valued Palm Beach luxury homes are those that prioritize thoughtful, updated interior design. These Palm Beach condos and single-family homes are designed to make an impact while providing an appealing, comfortable environment for all who visit.

While some of these design changes might require outside help for implementation, there are some updates that you can do yourself if you’re up for the challenge. The main objective is to consider how each element of your home’s design works to create the desired ambiance for the overall space.

You might have an affinity for fiery wall colors or complex wallpaper designs, but visitors and potential homebuyers might not feel the same way. Overall, buyers prefer neutral colors in living spaces and crisp whites or soothing blue tones in bathrooms. Deep shades of blue are sometimes favored in primary bedrooms, where people like to nestle in cool comfort for nights of restful sleep.

After the walls, potential buyers will notice the floors of your home. Would-be buyers will quickly make a decision about the value of your property based on the flooring that’s installed in each room. Your floors will send a signal to buyers about how well your home has been maintained. Raggedy, stained carpets will certainly send a concerning message about your home’s upkeep, and a stain anywhere on the floor will feel worrisome to buyers.

If you’ve decided to stick with carpeting in your home, choose a durable brand with a comfortable, luxurious feel. Again, don’t opt for a bright color; instead, stick with muted neutrals or cool colors for the best results. A subtle pattern can be lovely in an accent room, but do try to get a few opinions about any pattern possibilities before committing it to the entire space.

The same rules apply for any area rugs, although you can feel free to be a bit more adventurous with patterns and textures, especially if the rugs aren’t covering more than half of the space. Be sure to find area rugs that won’t bunch up under foot traffic for the classiest look.

For hard floors, stick with updated tile or wood floors in light colors. Light-colored hard floors will make the space look more expansive, open, and inviting. If you have a dark stain on your wood, you don’t necessarily need to replace the boards entirely. Instead, consider refinishing the floors in a lighter color.

For better or worse, a kitchen’s counters have become a major bone of contention for many homebuyers. Quartz, granite, or eco-friendly options such as reclaimed wood are vastly preferred to composite or laminate countertops. Additionally, your counters should flow nicely with the backsplash or wall behind them. Lighter countertops and backsplashes impart a clean, updated look to a kitchen, and modern buyers generally prefer these subtle color palettes.

Sturdy, soft-close kitchen cabinets will alert buyers that your home is a place that can be taken seriously. When considering cabinetry, remember that strong hues are a personal preference and may not translate to everyone else’s tastes. White or light cabinets are currently very much in vogue, and they translate well to the light and airy Palm Beach vibe. If you select cabinets with glass panels, know that your tableware will become part of your interior design, so plan accordingly.

Also, a note of prudence about the size of your cabinets: try not to overwhelm your kitchen. Having enough cabinet space is essential, but don’t overdo it with overly clunky units.

Your bathrooms can be “statement rooms,” but they need to be clean statement rooms. “Clean” refers to actual cleanliness here but also to clean lines. The bathroom should be a soothing respite, and the colors and patterns should follow suit. Clashing textures of tile can make a space feel chaotic. A shower should be intuitive to use. While an elaborate showering system might be appealing to some, others might find it a bit off-putting, so do try to consult with friends and family for their honest opinions before installing anything out of the norm.

If you’re unsure where to start with your bathroom, consult a professional, like Palm Beach Premier Remodeling, to see what might work with your particular space. In any case, it’s vital to include adequate ventilation in every bathroom in the home to preserve a mold and mildew-free design scheme.

Lighting is everything. You might have outfitted a room with the finest of everything, but if the space is dark and shadowy, everything will appear less appealing overall. Recessed lighting can give your space a sleek, elegant look. Downlights can be installed with wide angles or positioned in specific directional ways to highlight artwork or other aspects of your design. Consider including a central ceiling fixture to anchor a large space and provide options for nighttime lighting schemes.

Interior design is all about the details. A good design hones in on the seemingly small things, including:

 

 

If something is worn, it should be replaced, but also consider how it will match with the other aspects of hardware in the room. Every piece of hardware in a particular room should fall under a unified theme, whether that theme is contemporary, old-school European, or something else. The hardware colors in a single space should match each other as well; be sure to keep all finishes consistent.

Palm Beach real estate agent Gregory C. Frank can help you consider which investments for your home’s interior design will pay off the most in the resale market. If you’re considering listing your home in the future, reach out to Gregory for exceptional and confidential service.