House Fluffing on a Budget | Making the Bathroom Modern

Clean, Bright, and Modern

Housing markets are tough for sellers right now. One of the best things you can do to attract a buyer is make sure your bathrooms are clean, bright, and modern. Start by cleaning, but remember that cleaning to attract a buyer may not be as obvious as it sounds.  Read House Fluffing on a Budget | Making the Bathroom Shine.

Once you've cleared the cleaning hurdle, take a critical look at your bathrooms and think about what you should do to update the bathrooms. Get ideas from home staging, interior design, and bathroom remodeling websites. Then ask yourself whether a quick online cash advance or installment loan would help you whip your own bathrooms into shape.

Buyers love updated bathrooms

The last thing potential buyers want to see when viewing a house is bathrooms that need updating. Here are a few of the many things you can do to update yours without breaking the bank. If you have a bathroom that really needs work and you can’t afford to do it, don't give up. Take a little time to figure out which things would make the biggest difference, and limit your undertaking to those. Many times any improvement is a big improvement.

• If the caulk lines along your bathtub or sink are not spotlessly clean, remove and replace the caulk. Replacing caulk is one of the simplest, least expensive, and most effective things you can do to improve the appearance of a bathroom.
• If the grout between tiles has cracked and fallen out, hire a tiler to replace it. New grout can make old tiles look new.
• If you have an older tub that doesn't shine anymore or that has a damaged finish, consider hiring a professional to reglaze it. It may not be as expensive as you think, and a clean, shiny tub can make all the difference.
• If the toilet seat is less than perfect, replace it.
• If the fixtures in your bathroom are damaged or outdated (spigots, handles, mirrors, etc.), replace them with sleek and modern fixtures. Stay away from brass fixtures. Most people don't like them. To see what the styles popular, tour a model home or flip through an interior design magazine or website.
• If the lights are outdated or if they cast a less-than-flattering light, replace them. Light fixtures should be simple and attractive.
• Carpets hold moisture and odors. Remove them and replace with tiles, bathroom-grade wood laminate or a good quality linoleum. Contoured mats that fit around the pedestal of toilets and sinks as well as those plush toilet tank and lid covers feel unclean and look old fashioned. Get rid of them.
• If you have windows in your bathrooms, raise the blindsor pull back the curtains to let as much natural daylight in as possible. If privacy is a concern and your budget permits, consider installing textured modesty glass or applying an inexpensive window film to obscure the glass while allowing light to come in.
• If you can spend a little more and you really want to increase the appeal of your home, consider installing a pedestal sink. They are very popular right now, and they make the bathroom seem larger by freeing up space.