NEWPORT
TIPS FOR HOME VIEWINGS
STYLING TIPS
The Art of Styling Your Home
Selling a home is about more than square footage and floor plans. It’s about creating the right feeling. Thoughtful styling can increase buyer interest, enhance the perceived value of your home, and make every room feel more spacious, harmonious and luxurious. Newport’s interior designer shares her five best tips for creating a home that appeals to more buyers and stands out at every viewing.
Meet Our Interior Designer
With more than 18 years of experience creating beautiful and harmonious interiors, Newport’s interior designer, Judita Appelfeldt, helps homeowners showcase the full potential of their properties. Through projects for private residences, hotels and restaurants, she has developed a keen eye for how carefully considered details create a warm, inviting and memorable first impression.
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Create a Lasting First Impression
The first impression of your home sets the tone immediately, and it begins the moment someone steps into the hallway. Clear away shoes, coats and personal belongings to create an open and welcoming entrance. Replace family photographs with neutral artwork and complete the space with carefully chosen pieces such as a mirror, an elegant console table and a beautifully placed table lamp. A harmonious entrance conveys quality and care – something that has a greater impact on the overall impression than many people realise.
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Give Your Bathroom a Boutique Hotel Feel
A bathroom doesn’t need a complete renovation to feel luxurious. The secret lies in the details. Invest in plush towels in a cohesive colour palette, a fresh bath mat and elegant soap dispensers. Add a scented candle for a subtle fragrance and, if space allows, a large high-quality artificial plant to create a calming spa-like atmosphere. Store away everyday toiletries and let only a few carefully selected accessories remain on display. A spotless bathroom signals luxury, attention to detail and care – just like an exclusive boutique hotel.
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Turn the Bedroom into a Dream Retreat
The bedroom should feel like a peaceful sanctuary where potential buyers can instantly imagine themselves unwinding. Refresh the space with crisp bed linen, generously sized cushions and an elegant bedspread. Layer different textiles to create warmth and depth, while keeping the colour palette calm and cohesive to evoke a sense of balance and tranquillity.
Think luxury hotel suite rather than everyday bedroom. That’s the feeling that helps buyers picture themselves moving in straight away.
”Thoughtful styling isn’t about showing how you live – it’s about creating a home where someone else can effortlessly imagine living.”
- Judita Appelfeldt
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Create Harmony in the Living Room
One of the most common styling mistakes is choosing a rug that is too small or hanging curtains too low. A generously sized rug that anchors the seating area makes the room feel larger and more refined. Hang curtains close to the ceiling to enhance the sense of height and elegance.
Use textiles such as cushions, throws and curtains in coordinating tones to tie the room together. Avoid overcrowding the space and allow plenty of room for conversation and everyday living. When every element works in harmony, the room feels both more spacious and more sophisticated.
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Bring the Kitchen to Life
The kitchen is the heart of the home and should feel warm, welcoming and full of life. Even if your kitchen isn’t brand new, you can still create a sense of possibility and future potential. Clear away unnecessary items and keep worktops uncluttered. Add carefully selected finishing touches such as a bouquet of fresh flowers or high-quality artificial flowers, beautiful chopping boards, a glass carafe or an elegant tray. Repeat colours, materials and design elements throughout the home to create a cohesive look. When every room feels connected, the property becomes even more appealing to prospective buyers.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Small Details That Make a Big Difference
A successful viewing rarely depends on major renovations. Thoughtfully chosen details, soft textiles, fresh flowers and warm lighting create a home that feels harmonious, inviting and easy to fall in love with. More often than not, it’s the smallest details that leave the biggest impression.
Checklist:
✓ Plump up cushions and throws
✓ Put out fresh towels in the bathroom
✓ Add fresh flowers or leafy branches throughout the home
✓ Turn on every light to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere
✓ Put away personal belongings
✓ Air out every room before the viewing
✓ Light a scented candle or use a subtle home fragrance
✓ Make sure the kitchen and bathroom are sparkling clean
