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5 Expert Tips for Selling Your House with Butler Sherborn – An Interior Designer’s Perspective

24 March 2025
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Selling a home is more than just listing it, it’s about presenting a lifestyle that potential buyers can envision themselves stepping into.

At Claire Halstead Interiors, we collaborate with Butler Sherborn, a trusted estate agency in The Cotswolds, to help homeowners enhance their property's appeal. With our interior design expertise and Butler Sherborn’s local market knowledge, we ensure that your home attracts the right buyers. Here are five key ways to elevate your home’s presentation and maximise its value.

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  1. Set the Scene for an Emotional Connection

Buyers purchase homes based on how they feel when they walk through the door. Thoughtful styling, such as an inviting seating area, soft lighting, and fresh flowers, creates a warm, welcoming environment. Our team at Claire Halstead Interiors specialises in curating spaces that feel effortlessly stylish yet homely.

2. Emphasise a Cohesive Design Flow

A well co-ordinated home feels harmonious, making it more appealing to buyers. Ensuring that colours, textures, and materials flow seamlessly from room to room creates a polished and inviting atmosphere. Simple updates such as matching hardware finishes or adding complementary accent colours can make a world of difference.

3. Showcase the Best Features of Your Home

Every home has standout features—whether it’s a beautiful fireplace, exposed beams, or a picturesque view. We work with Butler Sherborn to highlight these key elements with strategic furniture placement, lighting enhancements, and subtle décor choices that draw the eye to your home’s best assets.

4. Declutter and Depersonalise

Buyers need to envision themselves living in your space. Clear surfaces, organise storage, and remove overly personal items like family photos. A streamlined space feels bigger, brighter, and more inviting.

5. Invest in Small but Impactful Upgrades

Minor improvements can yield significant returns. Fresh paint, updated cabinet handles, stylish light fixtures, and well-chosen accessories can breathe new life into a space. Bathrooms and kitchens, in particular, benefit from small enhancements that give them a modern, well-maintained feel without requiring a full renovation.

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By following these expert tips, you’ll give your home a competitive edge in the market. With Claire Halstead Interiors’ keen eye for design and Butler Sherborn’s estate agency expertise, we can help you present your home in the best possible light, ensuring a successful and rewarding sale.

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