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PROPERTY ADVICE INTERIORS INSIDER
Think pink

Bold pinks have taken the world by storm over the
last year and show no signs of stopping as we enter
the summer season. This shade is fun, feminine and
makes a big impact within any space.

Add a garden room
While a garden room might not add as much
Don’t forget about the outside value to your home as a traditional extension
Try to look at your home from a buyer’s point of or loft conversion, they take considerably less
view. To improve the kerb appeal, remember to time and investment to complete - making
mow the lawn, repaint faded or flaking window them great value for money.
frames, trim bushes, remove weeds and ensure
potential viewers can clearly read the house Having a dedicated office space is fast
number. becoming an essential feature for prospective
buyers, reflecting the rise in hybrid working
For some, a new home’s garden is considered across many industries in Scotland. A games
to be just as important to a house buyer as rooms, an indoor gym, a yoga studio and even
an office or a second bedroom so it is worth a small cinema area may also work well in a
sprucing up the area. garden room.

Consider highlighting an area of the garden Roy Wetherall, Managing Director for garden
suitable for a bit of natural privacy, away from room supplier Green Retreats, says: “Removing
noise and curious neighbours. This helps buyers a bedroom at home to create your office, gym,
picture their own private space, far from the or hobby room is not the most appealing way
distractions and interruptions of everyday life. to make space for potential buyers.
Garden furniture (even something as simple as
a giant beanbag or a few chairs) can make a “A garden room allows you to add extra space at
huge difference here, as it helps to fill out the home easily and cost-effectively, without taking
space and create an outdoor living area. up valuable square footage inside the house.”
Astor grey fabric double bed, £349.99, furniturechoice.co.uk
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