Ideas To Make My Entryway More Appealing!

  It is said people make up their minds within half a second. Impressing potential buyers/tenants, in the entryway is key to a successful sale or rental return. Below are some tips and tricks:

  • First impression – Repaint your front door and update the door knob to something current. You want your home to be inviting from the get go. 
  • Paint – The no.1 commonly used trick to make any apartment look new. Give your walls a fresh coat of white paint.
  • Damaged floors? Sanding and repolishing hardwood floors can make a world of difference. It’s a quick, yet effective job. Additionally you can add a rug to cover up any damaged areas.
  • Lighting – After a warm and inviting apartment? install a lamp! the yellow light provides a sense of ambience. Diversely LED downlights can make your apartment appear bright, fresh and new + they’re are a great energy saver. 
  • Install new crown and base mouldings. Over time these get beaten up. A new set is a cheap and effective way to improve the overall look of the apartment. 
  • Boring walls? The addition of faux wainscoting is a low cost, yet impressive way to spruce up an apartment.  
  • Storage – NYC is notorious for minimal storage. A simple solution is to install hooks and shelving in your entry hall. Its a budget friendly and an useful solution to a commonly faced issue. 
  • Small space? Add a large mirror, it’ll instantly make the entrance appear double in size.