#i just really associate cas with sunflowers

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Sunflower angel🌻

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I wanna explain the absaloute state that is, how some of my listener ocs in the YV universe link together.

Star (Cyrus) and Rook (Bailey) know each other through their partners. They've met briefly but I feel their interactions would be rather awkward at first.

Star is also followed on their streaming account by Sunflower (Ash/Ashley) and Casper (Lance)

Now Casper, well Cas is Boos (Jaydens) twin brother. Their parents went through a messy divorce when they were still pretty young and for a while they tried to co-parent, the kids would go to their mothers during the week, dad's every second weekend (though they usually ended up at their aunties those weekends instead, Dad wasn't very interested in raising kids). Boo leaned towards their aunt as they got into their teen years because they felt their mother put too much stress on them whilst Cas leant towards their mother because they hated how distant their dad was and didn't want to associate with that side of the family. They both met Charlie and at first Boo was unsure about him, but they saw how well Cas and Charlie got on so they didn't say anything. That's when the fallout happened, their mother had remarried straight after the divorce but now she was struggling with her new marriage so decided she had to ditch town and took Cas with her. The twins were about 16/17 when this happened, they thought they could keep in contact but their mother made sure they couldn't. Boo didn't really speak to Charlie again since honestly they weren't the closest, they spoke alot because he was often at the house with Cas but the two were never really friends.

And finally Angel (Apollo), in high school they were briefly friends with Star but they were just too different and ended up drifting apart. No rough feelings either end though. They have like completely forgotten each other

(this is me subtly asking people to tell me about their listeners too. Please)

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hi !! id love a van gogh painting selection that fits my vibe if that's cool— vibe check: my friends describe me as "outspoken, assertive, creative, and passionate" and have said that i remind them of "deer, sunflowers, and the colors dark red or sage green." i'm a poet, a musician, and artist. my favorite painting is the kiss by klimt and my favorite painter is salman toor but i love a lot of genres of art (van gogh is the answer i don't say out loud because i'm worried it's "basic")- really everything!

visit the art gallery

hi Cam!

thank you so much for this lovely request! and no worries - in this house (my blog lol) we absolutely adore van gogh even if some people might consider it "basic" ��� you're in good company!

based on your vibes and the description from your friends, I leaned toward paintings with bright, bold colors that felt confident and creative. and since the artists/artworks you mentioned all lean in the direction of abstraction and use color to express emotion, I tried to find works with some abstraction and an expressive use of color

if you don't like these paintings or don't feel like they fit your vibe or if you simply want something different, please don't hesitate to let me know and I'm happy to make a new selection for you ☺️

based on your vibes, these are the paintings I would select for you (with images and more info under the cut!)

Sunflower by Gustav Klimt

The Love of God by Georgiana Houghton

Deer in the Forest by Franz Marc

Muse on Pegasus by Odilon Redon

Sunflower by Gustav Klimt (1907-1908)

first, since your friends said you remind them of sunflowers, and since your favorite painting is by Klimt, I simply had to choose his image of a sunflower for you! this piece is calm and peaceful, yet bursting with life and color

The Love of God by Georgiana Houghton (19th century)

to me, this work expresses that sense of creativity and passion that comes with being an artist of any kind. when ideas are really flowing, or when you feel especially inspired, I just feel like this piece captures that feeling? idk though, but it's also a very compelling piece. also, Houghton was a spirit medium and this drawing - according to her own account - is not actually "hers" but is actually a drawing by a spirit, it just used her body and her hand to draw it. Houghton would go into trances and then produce these "spirit drawings." her work is fascinating and very understudied, and I just love the energy and motion and movement in this piece

Deer in the Forest by Franz Marc (1913)

since your friends mentioned deer, deep red, and sage green as things that they associate with you, this work simply had to be on this list since it has all three! like Klimt, it leads toward the abstract while the objects in the piece still retain their legibility. the mixture of straight and curved lines gives a sense of dynamism to the work, which seems to align with a sense of confidence and assertiveness. also, the colors are fun and the deer are really cute - so it's also just a very enjoyable picture!

Muse on Pegasus by Odilon Redon (ca. 1900)

lastly, I knew I needed to include a work by Redon, since many of his pieces really feel like they would fit your vibe. similarly to Klimt, he plays with abstraction and uses color to express emotion, although where Klimt tends to be more geometric, Redon is much more organic in the forms he creates. I selected this piece in particular because it depicts a muse, highlighting the idea of artistic inspiration, with the vibrant splattering of colors all around potentially signifying the act of artistic creation. also, I think it's just a stunning piece

those are the artworks that I think fit your vibe! I hope you enjoyed them, but I'm happy to select new ones for you if you didn't ☺️

thank you again for your wonderful request! 🥰

I hope you have a lovely day!! 🥰☺️

charlotte 💙

[dadboddean]

I just really associate cas with sunflowers 🌻

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Madrona Manor Sonoma

Madrona Manor Sonoma

This is the seventh and final post in our series on Sonoma California!  Other posts in this series include Harvest Moon Sonoma, La Salette Portuguese Cuisine, The Donum Estate, The Sunflower Caffe,  El Molino Central, and Saddles Steak House.

Behind every exquisite dining experience is the genius creativity and dedicated hard work of an executive chef and his or her team. In the case of the Restaurant at Madrona Manor, much credit is due to executive Chef Jesse Mallgren, who has been at the helm of this restaurant since 1999 (!).

Before heading up Madrona Manor, Bay area native Chef Mallgren trained under the area’s powerhouses such as Jeremiah Tower and Gary Danko. His training is decidedly French, but like most chefs in wine country, is very influenced by the local produce (including the restaurant’s garden), and more recently, by his trip to Japan.

Consistency is important, and Madrona Manor has consistently held onto its one Michelin star rating for the past ten years straight.

We enjoyed a lovely dinner there one our last evening in Sonoma. It was an excellent dinner, with many highlights which I’ll share in detail below. We decided to get the Tasting Menu, which requires participation of the entire table. $98 USD per person, with an additional $55 for optional wine pairing. For several courses there was a  choice between two options. We tried to pick the two different options so we could sample more.    We started with one of their signature dishes, The Smoked Egg. The presentation was dramatic, with an egg served covered with a glass full of smoke. As the server removed the glass, wisps of smoke wafted out and filled the air. Inside the egg was a smoked sabayon (a foamy thick cream made by whisking egg yolks, sherry, and lemon), watercress purée, prosciutto, and potato. I absolutely loved the burst of flavors in such a delicate presentation. It was a perfect way to start the meal. Bryan’s first course consisted of Bulgarian Osetra Caviar served with a shiitake gelee, cute dollops of creme fraiche, and tiny little slices of onion. It was excellent. I loved my first course, Hokkaido Scallop Crudo served with mountain potato, fresh wasabi, and persimmon vinegar garnished with just a bit of onions, cilantro, and large crystals of sea salt. I was tickled and pleased that they gave me chopsticks with which to eat this course. For the second course, Bryan had a delicious Onion Velouté that came with a slow cooked egg (he is breaking up the yolk in the photo), banyuls vinegar, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Lovely flavors. For the second course I enjoyed some beautiful, large French white asparagus, served with Mangalista lard vinaigrette, hazelnuts, and micro herbs. Mangalista is a breed of pigs from Hungary with distinctive curly hair (they sort of look like sheep) and known most for its lard, which is high in omega-3 fatty acids, is “lighter” than normal lard, and contains more unsaturated fat.

This dish was pleasant, although I personally preferred Bryan’s onion velouté during this course. We both opted for the King Salmon for our next course, served over a sunchoke puree and topped with a  lovely spring garlic pesto. A splash of Meyer lemon and tiny onion flowers completed the dish. The salmon was beautifully cooked, so soft and tender. The course screamed spring and brought back nostalgic memories for me of such great West Coast ingredients that I don’t see as much in Hong Kong. For the fourth course Bryan (who loves duck more than I do), had the Liberty Farm Duck with beluga lentils asparagus, black garlic, and sherry vinegar. Though I don’t love duck, I even thought this dish was very well executed. I got the Japanese Wagyu, which came with estate kale, rice topped with Japanese furikake (a blend of dried seaweed, sesame seeds, and seasoning) and aged soy sauce. The beef was absolutely delicious, and I enjoyed the accompaniments on the side. For dessert, we really enjoyed the dense German-style cake Almond Kuchen, which came with a rhubarb gel and a sour cream sherbet.

We finished off the meal with a simple assortment of mignardises including chamomile marshmallow bites, creamsicle truffles, and caramel honeycomb.

General Thoughts

We really had a lovely, relaxed time at Madrona Manor. The pace was perfect, the service was excellent, and the food was very, very good. The environment is definitely a bit older feeling, like you’re eating in another century in an old Victorian mansion. The word “Manor” is actually quite appropriate.

The restaurant is associated with the larger Madrona Manor, a distinguished Victorian estate built in 1881 that has several rooms where you can stay, the restaurant, as well as other relaxing activities (sit by the pool, perhaps?). It reminds me of other similar types of properties where you can stay at a cozy B&B like environment while enjoying phenomenal food on the premises — place like The Restaurant at Meadowood or Single Thread Farms.

Healdsburg, the city where the restaurant is located, is a lovely town to explore as well as use as a base for exploring nearby vineyards and wineries.

If you’re not quite ready to commit to a long tasting menu, the restaurant also offers an a la carte menu or even an “I’ll have One of Everything” share the entire a la carte menu served in five courses for $468 (I think you need a pretty large party for that one!).

Finally, there’s a lounge (no reservations) where you can grab a drink and a few bites, including a few of the dishes from the tasting menu (e.g., the smoked egg, scallops crudo, onion veloute), as well as upscale versions of bar standards such as a dry-aged beef burger, french fries, and wagyu tartare.

All in all, there are many reasons to come by Madrona Manor. It’s no accident that this place has been here for so long and has consistently been recognized for its excellent food.

Highly recommended

Madrona Manor Sonoma 1001 Westside Rd Healdsburg, CA 95448, USA

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Source: http://www.tinyurbankitchen.com/madrona-manor-sonoma/

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We Asked Real Estate Agents: What Are Buyer’s Biggest Design Turn-Offs?

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Agents get real about about buyers’ biggest turn-offs and what to do about them. Image: Niche Modern

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The process of selling a home can feel like navigating the unknown, especially for those who have never been through it before. There are so many questions to consider: How is your home perceived by others? What can you do to get the highest sale price? Which upgrades were worth the cost?

With these concerns in mind, we decided to call in the experts. We asked real estate agents to share some of their buyers’ biggest turn-offs. Read on to learn what these issues are — and how to fix them. With this advice, you can rest assured your home will show at its very best.

Try to keep interiors neutral when selling. Image: Niche Modern

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1. Unconventional or outdated design

“In an ideal world, buyers would be able to see past outdated home decor, or bold paint colors, however, many times that’s not the case. I have shown properties that seem to be a perfect fit for a buyer’s needs but they can’t see past the dark green paint in the living room.” — Chris Taylor, with Advantage Real Estate in Boston, MA.

One of the hardest realizations sellers have to come to terms with is that, once their home hits the market, its interior design is no longer about reflecting personal style. It’s about helping your home appeal to the largest possible pool of buyers. If getting an offer is your goal, your best bet is keep your interiors neutral and modern.

This isn’t as big of an undertaking as you’d think. A fresh coat of paint — in a neutral shade — can totally transform your interiors with relatively little effort on your part. That, coupled with the addition of a few modern accessories, will liven up your interiors.

Natural light is a big plus. Image: Irvin Serrano

Shop a similar look: Bar Stools | Sunflowers | Coffee Maker

2. Not enough natural light

“Lately, I’ve found that the lack of natural light is particularly unappealing to buyers. Sellers should be careful with overhangs, overgrown trees and outdoor features like shaded loggias because they block a lot of sunlight to the interior rooms.” — Joy Bender, of Aumann Bender & Associates with Pacific Sotheby’s in San Diego, CA.

In this case, you need to work around the confines of the natural light your home receives. There are still a few tricks you can use to highlight the light available to you. As mentioned above, you want to take stock of your home’s exterior before accepting any showings. Take care of any necessary home maintenance tasks and, if possible, hire a landscaper to spruce up outdoor areas.

Additionally, make a point to open all your draperies before buyers come through the house. This will ensure your home feels light, bright and airy.

Make sure there’s plenty of storage. Image: Structures Building Inc.

Shop a similar look: Baskets | Whale Sculpture

3. Lack of storage solutions

“Some buyers will open every closet door and every drawer. Most are looking for more space, and if your home’s storage spaces are full to bursting, it can be a big turn-off. Our professional stager encourages buyers to make sure there’s empty space in every storage option.” — John Totin, of The Totin Group with Keller Williams Legacy in San Antonio, Texas.

The first step to maximizing storage is to declutter. (If you need an incentive, taking care of this chore now may make your move easier down the road.) Once you’ve pared down to the essentials, it’s all about how they’re stored. If your current storage solutions are a little too full, invest in a few more — aesthetically pleasing — storage options. Then, when it’s time for a showing, use that storage to make sure all of your day-to-day clutter gets hidden away.

Remodels should be left to the pros. Image: Christian Dean Architecture LLC

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4. Hastily done upgrades

“I have worked with hundred of buyers, and I can tell you that bad remodels are a major turn off. Buyers would rather have it be original and redesign it themselves or have a pro do it. Cheap cabinets and flooring, plus low-end appliances and finishes are just something they are going to have to remove and that cost more than starting from scratch.” — Paul G. Lykins, with True Floridian Realty in Delray Beach, FL.

This one is a hard one. Yes, it’s true that when remodels are done right they can bring you a return on your investment — and then some. However, this tip proves that sometimes they can be more trouble than they’re worth. The only way to tell which camp your remodel will fall into is to be really honest with yourself about your abilities. Do you have the skills and/or resources needed to do a remodel the right way? If not, it may be better to leave the project untouched.

Keep these tips in mind when selling. Image: Dyer Photo

Shop a similar look: Wall Light | Dining Chairs | Throw Pillows

Those about to sell their homes often come to the table with a lot of questions — and rightly so. The idea of trying to anticipate what buyers want can be daunting. In an effort to take away some of the guesswork, we had real estate agents get real about some of their buyers’ biggest turn-offs. Use our suggestions to fix any issues your home may have before your home hits the market and you’ll know you’re putting your best foot forward.

Do you think these tips hold true? Do you have any advice to add from selling your own home? Let us know in the comments below.

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We Asked Real Estate Agents: What Are Buyer’s Biggest Design Turn-Offs?

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Agents get real about about buyers’ biggest turn-offs and what to do about them. Image: Niche Modern

Shop a similar look: Floor Lamp | Pillows | Coffee Table

The process of selling a home can feel like navigating the unknown, especially for those who have never been through it before. There are so many questions to consider: How is your home perceived by others? What can you do to get the highest sale price? Which upgrades were worth the cost?

With these concerns in mind, we decided to call in the experts. We asked real estate agents to share some of their buyers’ biggest turn-offs. Read on to learn what these issues are — and how to fix them. With this advice, you can rest assured your home will show at its very best.

Try to keep interiors neutral when selling. Image: Niche Modern

Shop a similar look: Coffee Table | Accent Table | Side Chairs

1. Unconventional or outdated design

“In an ideal world, buyers would be able to see past outdated home decor, or bold paint colors, however, many times that’s not the case. I have shown properties that seem to be a perfect fit for a buyer’s needs but they can’t see past the dark green paint in the living room.” — Chris Taylor, with Advantage Real Estate in Boston, MA.

One of the hardest realizations sellers have to come to terms with is that, once their home hits the market, its interior design is no longer about reflecting personal style. It’s about helping your home appeal to the largest possible pool of buyers. If getting an offer is your goal, your best bet is keep your interiors neutral and modern.

This isn’t as big of an undertaking as you’d think. A fresh coat of paint — in a neutral shade — can totally transform your interiors with relatively little effort on your part. That, coupled with the addition of a few modern accessories, will liven up your interiors.

Natural light is a big plus. Image: Irvin Serrano

Shop a similar look: Bar Stools | Sunflowers | Coffee Maker

2. Not enough natural light

“Lately, I’ve found that the lack of natural light is particularly unappealing to buyers. Sellers should be careful with overhangs, overgrown trees and outdoor features like shaded loggias because they block a lot of sunlight to the interior rooms.” — Joy Bender, of Aumann Bender & Associates with Pacific Sotheby’s in San Diego, CA.

In this case, you need to work around the confines of the natural light your home receives. There are still a few tricks you can use to highlight the light available to you. As mentioned above, you want to take stock of your home’s exterior before accepting any showings. Take care of any necessary home maintenance tasks and, if possible, hire a landscaper to spruce up outdoor areas.

Additionally, make a point to open all your draperies before buyers come through the house. This will ensure your home feels light, bright and airy.

Make sure there’s plenty of storage. Image: Structures Building Inc.

Shop a similar look: Baskets | Whale Sculpture

3. Lack of storage solutions

“Some buyers will open every closet door and every drawer. Most are looking for more space, and if your home’s storage spaces are full to bursting, it can be a big turn-off. Our professional stager encourages buyers to make sure there’s empty space in every storage option.” — John Totin, of The Totin Group with Keller Williams Legacy in San Antonio, Texas.

The first step to maximizing storage is to declutter. (If you need an incentive, taking care of this chore now may make your move easier down the road.) Once you’ve pared down to the essentials, it’s all about how they’re stored. If your current storage solutions are a little too full, invest in a few more — aesthetically pleasing — storage options. Then, when it’s time for a showing, use that storage to make sure all of your day-to-day clutter gets hidden away.

Remodels should be left to the pros. Image: Christian Dean Architecture LLC

Shop a similar look: Bathtub | Shower Door Handle | Faucet

4. Hastily done upgrades

“I have worked with hundred of buyers, and I can tell you that bad remodels are a major turn off. Buyers would rather have it be original and redesign it themselves or have a pro do it. Cheap cabinets and flooring, plus low-end appliances and finishes are just something they are going to have to remove and that cost more than starting from scratch.” — Paul G. Lykins, with True Floridian Realty in Delray Beach, FL.

This one is a hard one. Yes, it’s true that when remodels are done right they can bring you a return on your investment — and then some. However, this tip proves that sometimes they can be more trouble than they’re worth. The only way to tell which camp your remodel will fall into is to be really honest with yourself about your abilities. Do you have the skills and/or resources needed to do a remodel the right way? If not, it may be better to leave the project untouched.

Keep these tips in mind when selling. Image: Dyer Photo

Shop a similar look: Wall Light | Dining Chairs | Throw Pillows

Those about to sell their homes often come to the table with a lot of questions — and rightly so. The idea of trying to anticipate what buyers want can be daunting. In an effort to take away some of the guesswork, we had real estate agents get real about some of their buyers’ biggest turn-offs. Use our suggestions to fix any issues your home may have before your home hits the market and you’ll know you’re putting your best foot forward.

Do you think these tips hold true? Do you have any advice to add from selling your own home? Let us know in the comments below.

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We Asked Real Estate Agents: What Are Buyer’s Biggest Design Turn-Offs?

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Agents get real about about buyers’ biggest turn-offs and what to do about them. Image: Niche Modern

Shop a similar look: Floor Lamp | Pillows | Coffee Table

The process of selling a home can feel like navigating the unknown, especially for those who have never been through it before. There are so many questions to consider: How is your home perceived by others? What can you do to get the highest sale price? Which upgrades were worth the cost?

With these concerns in mind, we decided to call in the experts. We asked real estate agents to share some of their buyers’ biggest turn-offs. Read on to learn what these issues are — and how to fix them. With this advice, you can rest assured your home will show at its very best.

Try to keep interiors neutral when selling. Image: Niche Modern

Shop a similar look: Coffee Table | Accent Table | Side Chairs

1. Unconventional or outdated design

“In an ideal world, buyers would be able to see past outdated home decor, or bold paint colors, however, many times that’s not the case. I have shown properties that seem to be a perfect fit for a buyer’s needs but they can’t see past the dark green paint in the living room.” — Chris Taylor, with Advantage Real Estate in Boston, MA.

One of the hardest realizations sellers have to come to terms with is that, once their home hits the market, its interior design is no longer about reflecting personal style. It’s about helping your home appeal to the largest possible pool of buyers. If getting an offer is your goal, your best bet is keep your interiors neutral and modern.

This isn’t as big of an undertaking as you’d think. A fresh coat of paint — in a neutral shade — can totally transform your interiors with relatively little effort on your part. That, coupled with the addition of a few modern accessories, will liven up your interiors.

Natural light is a big plus. Image: Irvin Serrano

Shop a similar look: Bar Stools | Sunflowers | Coffee Maker

2. Not enough natural light

“Lately, I’ve found that the lack of natural light is particularly unappealing to buyers. Sellers should be careful with overhangs, overgrown trees and outdoor features like shaded loggias because they block a lot of sunlight to the interior rooms.” — Joy Bender, of Aumann Bender & Associates with Pacific Sotheby’s in San Diego, CA.

In this case, you need to work around the confines of the natural light your home receives. There are still a few tricks you can use to highlight the light available to you. As mentioned above, you want to take stock of your home’s exterior before accepting any showings. Take care of any necessary home maintenance tasks and, if possible, hire a landscaper to spruce up outdoor areas.

Additionally, make a point to open all your draperies before buyers come through the house. This will ensure your home feels light, bright and airy.

Make sure there’s plenty of storage. Image: Structures Building Inc.

Shop a similar look: Baskets | Whale Sculpture

3. Lack of storage solutions

“Some buyers will open every closet door and every drawer. Most are looking for more space, and if your home’s storage spaces are full to bursting, it can be a big turn-off. Our professional stager encourages buyers to make sure there’s empty space in every storage option.” — John Totin, of The Totin Group with Keller Williams Legacy in San Antonio, Texas.

The first step to maximizing storage is to declutter. (If you need an incentive, taking care of this chore now may make your move easier down the road.) Once you’ve pared down to the essentials, it’s all about how they’re stored. If your current storage solutions are a little too full, invest in a few more — aesthetically pleasing — storage options. Then, when it’s time for a showing, use that storage to make sure all of your day-to-day clutter gets hidden away.

Remodels should be left to the pros. Image: Christian Dean Architecture LLC

Shop a similar look: Bathtub | Shower Door Handle | Faucet

4. Hastily done upgrades

“I have worked with hundred of buyers, and I can tell you that bad remodels are a major turn off. Buyers would rather have it be original and redesign it themselves or have a pro do it. Cheap cabinets and flooring, plus low-end appliances and finishes are just something they are going to have to remove and that cost more than starting from scratch.” — Paul G. Lykins, with True Floridian Realty in Delray Beach, FL.

This one is a hard one. Yes, it’s true that when remodels are done right they can bring you a return on your investment — and then some. However, this tip proves that sometimes they can be more trouble than they’re worth. The only way to tell which camp your remodel will fall into is to be really honest with yourself about your abilities. Do you have the skills and/or resources needed to do a remodel the right way? If not, it may be better to leave the project untouched.

Keep these tips in mind when selling. Image: Dyer Photo

Shop a similar look: Wall Light | Dining Chairs | Throw Pillows

Those about to sell their homes often come to the table with a lot of questions — and rightly so. The idea of trying to anticipate what buyers want can be daunting. In an effort to take away some of the guesswork, we had real estate agents get real about some of their buyers’ biggest turn-offs. Use our suggestions to fix any issues your home may have before your home hits the market and you’ll know you’re putting your best foot forward.

Do you think these tips hold true? Do you have any advice to add from selling your own home? Let us know in the comments below.

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We Asked Real Estate Agents: What Are Buyer’s Biggest Design Turn-Offs? We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Agents get real about about buyers’ biggest turn-offs and what to do about them. Image: Niche Modern Shop a similar look: Floor Lamp | Pillows | Coffee Table The process of selling a home can feel like navigating the unknown, especially for those who have never been through it before. There are so many questions to consider: How is your home perceived by others? What can you do to get the highest sale price? Which upgrades were worth the cost? With these concerns in mind, we decided to call in the experts. We asked real estate agents to share some of their buyers’ biggest turn-offs. Read on to learn what these issues are — and how to fix them. With this advice, you can rest assured your home will show at its very best. Try to keep interiors neutral when selling. Image: Niche Modern Shop a similar look: Coffee Table | Accent Table | Side Chairs 1. Unconventional or outdated design “In an ideal world, buyers would be able to see past outdated home decor, or bold paint colors, however, many times that’s not the case. I have shown properties that seem to be a perfect fit for a buyer’s needs but they can’t see past the dark green paint in the living room.” — Chris Taylor, with Advantage Real Estate in Boston, MA. One of the hardest realizations sellers have to come to terms with is that, once their home hits the market, its interior design is no longer about reflecting personal style. It’s about helping your home appeal to the largest possible pool of buyers. If getting an offer is your goal, your best bet is keep your interiors neutral and modern. This isn’t as big of an undertaking as you’d think. A fresh coat of paint — in a neutral shade — can totally transform your interiors with relatively little effort on your part. That, coupled with the addition of a few modern accessories, will liven up your interiors. Natural light is a big plus. Image: Irvin Serrano Shop a similar look: Bar Stools | Sunflowers | Coffee Maker 2. Not enough natural light “Lately, I’ve found that the lack of natural light is particularly unappealing to buyers. Sellers should be careful with overhangs, overgrown trees and outdoor features like shaded loggias because they block a lot of sunlight to the interior rooms.” — Joy Bender, of Aumann Bender & Associates with Pacific Sotheby’s in San Diego, CA. In this case, you need to work around the confines of the natural light your home receives. There are still a few tricks you can use to highlight the light available to you. As mentioned above, you want to take stock of your home’s exterior before accepting any showings. Take care of any necessary home maintenance tasks and, if possible, hire a landscaper to spruce up outdoor areas. Additionally, make a point to open all your draperies before buyers come through the house. This will ensure your home feels light, bright and airy. Make sure there’s plenty of storage. Image: Structures Building Inc. Shop a similar look: Baskets | Whale Sculpture 3. Lack of storage solutions “Some buyers will open every closet door and every drawer. Most are looking for more space, and if your home’s storage spaces are full to bursting, it can be a big turn-off. Our professional stager encourages buyers to make sure there’s empty space in every storage option.” — John Totin, of The Totin Group with Keller Williams Legacy in San Antonio, Texas. The first step to maximizing storage is to declutter. (If you need an incentive, taking care of this chore now may make your move easier down the road.) Once you’ve pared down to the essentials, it’s all about how they’re stored. If your current storage solutions are a little too full, invest in a few more — aesthetically pleasing — storage options. Then, when it’s time for a showing, use that storage to make sure all of your day-to-day clutter gets hidden away. Remodels should be left to the pros. Image: Christian Dean Architecture LLC Shop a similar look: Bathtub | Shower Door Handle | Faucet 4. Hastily done upgrades “I have worked with hundred of buyers, and I can tell you that bad remodels are a major turn off. Buyers would rather have it be original and redesign it themselves or have a pro do it. Cheap cabinets and flooring, plus low-end appliances and finishes are just something they are going to have to remove and that cost more than starting from scratch.” — Paul G. Lykins, with True Floridian Realty in Delray Beach, FL. This one is a hard one. Yes, it’s true that when remodels are done right they can bring you a return on your investment — and then some. However, this tip proves that sometimes they can be more trouble than they’re worth. The only way to tell which camp your remodel will fall into is to be really honest with yourself about your abilities. Do you have the skills and/or resources needed to do a remodel the right way? If not, it may be better to leave the project untouched. Keep these tips in mind when selling. Image: Dyer Photo Shop a similar look: Wall Light | Dining Chairs | Throw Pillows Those about to sell their homes often come to the table with a lot of questions — and rightly so. The idea of trying to anticipate what buyers want can be daunting. In an effort to take away some of the guesswork, we had real estate agents get real about some of their buyers’ biggest turn-offs. Use our suggestions to fix any issues your home may have before your home hits the market and you’ll know you’re putting your best foot forward. Do you think these tips hold true? Do you have any advice to add from selling your own home? Let us know in the comments below. The post We Asked Real Estate Agents: What Are Buyer’s Biggest Design Turn-Offs? appeared first on Freshome.com.

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We Asked Real Estate Agents: What Are Buyer’s Biggest Design Turn-Offs?

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page.

Agents get real about about buyers’ biggest turn-offs and what to do about them. Image: Niche Modern

Shop a similar look: Floor Lamp | Pillows | Coffee Table

The process of selling a home can feel like navigating the unknown, especially for those who have never been through it before. There are so many questions to consider: How is your home perceived by others? What can you do to get the highest sale price? Which upgrades were worth the cost?

With these concerns in mind, we decided to call in the experts. We asked real estate agents to share some of their buyers’ biggest turn-offs. Read on to learn what these issues are — and how to fix them. With this advice, you can rest assured your home will show at its very best.

Try to keep interiors neutral when selling. Image: Niche Modern

Shop a similar look: Coffee Table | Accent Table | Side Chairs

1. Unconventional or outdated design

“In an ideal world, buyers would be able to see past outdated home decor, or bold paint colors, however, many times that’s not the case. I have shown properties that seem to be a perfect fit for a buyer’s needs but they can’t see past the dark green paint in the living room.” — Chris Taylor, with Advantage Real Estate in Boston, MA.

One of the hardest realizations sellers have to come to terms with is that, once their home hits the market, its interior design is no longer about reflecting personal style. It’s about helping your home appeal to the largest possible pool of buyers. If getting an offer is your goal, your best bet is keep your interiors neutral and modern.

This isn’t as big of an undertaking as you’d think. A fresh coat of paint — in a neutral shade — can totally transform your interiors with relatively little effort on your part. That, coupled with the addition of a few modern accessories, will liven up your interiors.

Natural light is a big plus. Image: Irvin Serrano

Shop a similar look: Bar Stools | Sunflowers | Coffee Maker

2. Not enough natural light

“Lately, I’ve found that the lack of natural light is particularly unappealing to buyers. Sellers should be careful with overhangs, overgrown trees and outdoor features like shaded loggias because they block a lot of sunlight to the interior rooms.” — Joy Bender, of Aumann Bender & Associates with Pacific Sotheby’s in San Diego, CA.

In this case, you need to work around the confines of the natural light your home receives. There are still a few tricks you can use to highlight the light available to you. As mentioned above, you want to take stock of your home’s exterior before accepting any showings. Take care of any necessary home maintenance tasks and, if possible, hire a landscaper to spruce up outdoor areas.

Additionally, make a point to open all your draperies before buyers come through the house. This will ensure your home feels light, bright and airy.

Make sure there’s plenty of storage. Image: Structures Building Inc.

Shop a similar look: Baskets | Whale Sculpture

3. Lack of storage solutions

“Some buyers will open every closet door and every drawer. Most are looking for more space, and if your home’s storage spaces are full to bursting, it can be a big turn-off. Our professional stager encourages buyers to make sure there’s empty space in every storage option.” — John Totin, of The Totin Group with Keller Williams Legacy in San Antonio, Texas.

The first step to maximizing storage is to declutter. (If you need an incentive, taking care of this chore now may make your move easier down the road.) Once you’ve pared down to the essentials, it’s all about how they’re stored. If your current storage solutions are a little too full, invest in a few more — aesthetically pleasing — storage options. Then, when it’s time for a showing, use that storage to make sure all of your day-to-day clutter gets hidden away.

Remodels should be left to the pros. Image: Christian Dean Architecture LLC

Shop a similar look: Bathtub | Shower Door Handle | Faucet

4. Hastily done upgrades

“I have worked with hundred of buyers, and I can tell you that bad remodels are a major turn off. Buyers would rather have it be original and redesign it themselves or have a pro do it. Cheap cabinets and flooring, plus low-end appliances and finishes are just something they are going to have to remove and that cost more than starting from scratch.” — Paul G. Lykins, with True Floridian Realty in Delray Beach, FL.

This one is a hard one. Yes, it’s true that when remodels are done right they can bring you a return on your investment — and then some. However, this tip proves that sometimes they can be more trouble than they’re worth. The only way to tell which camp your remodel will fall into is to be really honest with yourself about your abilities. Do you have the skills and/or resources needed to do a remodel the right way? If not, it may be better to leave the project untouched.

Keep these tips in mind when selling. Image: Dyer Photo

Shop a similar look: Wall Light | Dining Chairs | Throw Pillows

Those about to sell their homes often come to the table with a lot of questions — and rightly so. The idea of trying to anticipate what buyers want can be daunting. In an effort to take away some of the guesswork, we had real estate agents get real about some of their buyers’ biggest turn-offs. Use our suggestions to fix any issues your home may have before your home hits the market and you’ll know you’re putting your best foot forward.

Do you think these tips hold true? Do you have any advice to add from selling your own home? Let us know in the comments below.

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