Spa like decorating is what the majority of buyers are looking for today. I tell my sellers to have their homes immaculately clean because buyers love a
sparkling clean home. It is as though they believe if they move into the house, it will stay that way on its own. We wish that were true, but there is a great energy and calm that comes with tidiness.
Buyers now not only want the home to be squeaky clean, they want to have a spa like ambiance. It is easy to recognize, but not everyone can define it much less try to emulate it in their own space. People want to come home to a relaxing retreat and this is one way they can get that. Here are my recommendations on creating a spa like quality in any room:
- Minimalism rules the day, rooms should be underfurnished and furniture undersized for the space
- Absolutely no clutter: no brick a brack, no collections, no book shelves, no stuff in view and no throw pillows
- Functional storage that looks nice. Put items out of view and into bins or baskets that match
- Neutrals and pastels in shades found in nature. Just one item of bold color will ruin the entire look
- Lots of natural light
- No window treatments, frameless glass
- A mix of natural materials: wood, stone, cork, bamboo, pebbles, grass
- Anything that makes a trickling water sound
- Lighting with dimmers and under-lit cabinets
- Candles, soy or beeswax, of course
- Relaxing music
You may not be able to do it all but a fresh coat of paint and de-cluttering are almost free. You will be surprised how much that alone will do.








