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15 High-End Finishes That Make Your Home Worth Selling
September 27, 2017
15 High-End Finishes That Make Your Home Worth Selling
There are plenty of houses on the market, but Drew and Jonathan Scott really know how to make a property stand out in order to attract top dollars. Here are 15 high-end finishes they incorporated into a recent redesign on Property Brothers - Buying and Selling that are guaranteed to get you top dollars too.
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Add An Entryway Table
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This small decorative touch instantly shows homebuyers the potential of the space they may be buying, and automatically draws the eye with its rich finishes and interesting details.Property Brothers - Buying and Selling15 High-End Finishes That Make Your Home Worth SellingAdd An Entryway Table
PHOTO 1 of 15READ LESS -This small decorative touch instantly shows homebuyers the potential of the space they may be buying, and automatically draws the eye with its rich finishes and interesting details.Photo Credit: Darren Goldstein/DSG Photo
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An Artistic Living Room
2/15An Artistic Living Room
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A couple of well-selected paintings or prints create more of a calm and artistic flow than a television, helping prospective buyers to really envision themselves in the space.Property Brothers - Buying and Selling15 High-End Finishes That Make Your Home Worth SellingAn Artistic Living Room
PHOTO 2 of 15READ LESS -A couple of well-selected paintings or prints create more of a calm and artistic flow than a television, helping prospective buyers to really envision themselves in the space.Photo Credit: Darren Goldstein/DSG Photo
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Add Toss Cushions
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Toss cushions help define any space and add a pretty burst of colour. Just make sure yours are fully fluffed and work with the flow of the room; no second-hand beaters allowed.Property Brothers - Buying and Selling15 High-End Finishes That Make Your Home Worth SellingAdd Toss Cushions
PHOTO 3 of 15READ LESS -Toss cushions help define any space and add a pretty burst of colour. Just make sure yours are fully fluffed and work with the flow of the room; no second-hand beaters allowed.Photo Credit: Darren Goldstein/DSG Photo
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A Decorative Coffee Table
4/15A Decorative Coffee Table
4/15Photo Credit: Darren Goldstein/DSG Photo
Coffee tables need to be sturdy but functional. And in terms of decorating them, fresh flowers, a few neutral books and a couple of candles go a long way. As they say, sometimes less is more.Property Brothers - Buying and Selling15 High-End Finishes That Make Your Home Worth SellingA Decorative Coffee Table
PHOTO 4 of 15READ LESS -Coffee tables need to be sturdy but functional. And in terms of decorating them, fresh flowers, a few neutral books and a couple of candles go a long way. As they say, sometimes less is more.Photo Credit: Darren Goldstein/DSG Photo
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An Updated Kitchen Island
5/15An Updated Kitchen Island
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An island opens up the kitchen, gives you more prep space and adds automatic seating to a room. Even if you only have room for a unit on wheels, islands are a high-end feature coveted by most buyers these days.Property Brothers - Buying and Selling15 High-End Finishes That Make Your Home Worth SellingAn Updated Kitchen Island
PHOTO 5 of 15READ LESS -An island opens up the kitchen, gives you more prep space and adds automatic seating to a room. Even if you only have room for a unit on wheels, islands are a high-end feature coveted by most buyers these days.Photo Credit: Darren Goldstein/DSG Photo
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Unique Finishes
6/15Unique Finishes
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Unique finishes and unexpected textures, like the barn-board finish on the bottom of this kitchen island, surprise buyers and add instant personality to a space.Property Brothers - Buying and Selling15 High-End Finishes That Make Your Home Worth SellingUnique Finishes
PHOTO 6 of 15READ LESS -Unique finishes and unexpected textures, like the barn-board finish on the bottom of this kitchen island, surprise buyers and add instant personality to a space.Photo Credit: Darren Goldstein/DSG Photo
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A Custom Kitchen Backsplash
7/15A Custom Kitchen Backsplash
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It's almost guaranteed that this is the only house on the block with such a unique, custom backsplash. Even better? The golds on the tiling tie into the gold flecks on the countertops, creating a purposeful and rich-looking space.Property Brothers - Buying and Selling15 High-End Finishes That Make Your Home Worth SellingA Custom Kitchen Backsplash
PHOTO 7 of 15READ LESS -It's almost guaranteed that this is the only house on the block with such a unique, custom backsplash. Even better? The golds on the tiling tie into the gold flecks on the countertops, creating a purposeful and rich-looking space.Photo Credit: Darren Goldstein/DSG Photo
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Custom Cabinetry
8/15Custom Cabinetry
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Everyone wants more storage, it's a fact of life. Therefore, adding custom cabinets that fit your space and allow ample storage opportunities is an instant win. Bonus points for interior organizers and extra shelves, too.Property Brothers - Buying and Selling15 High-End Finishes That Make Your Home Worth SellingCustom Cabinetry
PHOTO 8 of 15READ LESS -Everyone wants more storage, it's a fact of life. Therefore, adding custom cabinets that fit your space and allow ample storage opportunities is an instant win. Bonus points for interior organizers and extra shelves, too.Photo Credit: Darren Goldstein/DSG Photo
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A Serving Nook
9/15A Serving Nook
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When people invest so much money in a house, odds are they'll be entertaining in it. Adding a small serving nook for coffee or drinks is a bonus addition that just feels luxurious and elegant.Property Brothers - Buying and Selling15 High-End Finishes That Make Your Home Worth SellingA Serving Nook
PHOTO 9 of 15READ LESS -When people invest so much money in a house, odds are they'll be entertaining in it. Adding a small serving nook for coffee or drinks is a bonus addition that just feels luxurious and elegant.Photo Credit: Darren Goldstein/DSG Photo
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A Custom Range
10/15A Custom Range
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Updated appliances are expected when buyers are looking for a new home, but adding in a luxurious range is the difference between selling a regular old kitchen and a gourmet kitchen. And that, as the Brothers say, is what attracts top dollars.Property Brothers - Buying and Selling15 High-End Finishes That Make Your Home Worth SellingA Custom Range
PHOTO 10 of 15READ LESS -Updated appliances are expected when buyers are looking for a new home, but adding in a luxurious range is the difference between selling a regular old kitchen and a gourmet kitchen. And that, as the Brothers say, is what attracts top dollars.Photo Credit: Darren Goldstein/DSG Photo
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Custom Floating Shelves
11/15Custom Floating Shelves
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Reclaimed wood is pretty and stylish, and when added to a kitchen like this it feels rich and expensive. It's unlikely buyers will find a finish like this elsewhere on the block either, making this a truly standout space.Property Brothers - Buying and Selling15 High-End Finishes That Make Your Home Worth SellingCustom Floating Shelves
PHOTO 11 of 15READ LESS -Reclaimed wood is pretty and stylish, and when added to a kitchen like this it feels rich and expensive. It's unlikely buyers will find a finish like this elsewhere on the block either, making this a truly standout space.Photo Credit: Darren Goldstein/DSG Photo
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An Unexpected Use of Space
12/15An Unexpected Use of Space
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Along the back wall of the kitchen sits a small desk nook, which adds even more function to the room without compromising any of the design. Unexpected uses of space like this are guaranteed to impress buyers.Property Brothers - Buying and Selling15 High-End Finishes That Make Your Home Worth SellingAn Unexpected Use of Space
PHOTO 12 of 15READ LESS -Along the back wall of the kitchen sits a small desk nook, which adds even more function to the room without compromising any of the design. Unexpected uses of space like this are guaranteed to impress buyers.Photo Credit: Darren Goldstein/DSG Photo
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A Small Eat-In Nook
13/15A Small Eat-In Nook
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An eat-in kitchen doesn't have to be large to be functional; a small circular table and a couple of well-placed chairs or a bench go a long way to showcasing a space's potential.Property Brothers - Buying and Selling15 High-End Finishes That Make Your Home Worth SellingA Small Eat-In Nook
PHOTO 13 of 15READ LESS -An eat-in kitchen doesn't have to be large to be functional; a small circular table and a couple of well-placed chairs or a bench go a long way to showcasing a space's potential.Photo Credit: Darren Goldstein/DSG Photo
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Heated Floors
14/15Heated Floors
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Heated floors in a bathroom, mudroom or basement adds an instant, high-end finish that's guaranteed to get the attention of prospective buyers, especially since it's something they typically wouldn't install themselves.Property Brothers - Buying and Selling15 High-End Finishes That Make Your Home Worth SellingHeated Floors
PHOTO 14 of 15READ LESS -Heated floors in a bathroom, mudroom or basement adds an instant, high-end finish that's guaranteed to get the attention of prospective buyers, especially since it's something they typically wouldn't install themselves.Photo Credit: Darren Goldstein/DSG Photo
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Updated Bathrooms
15/15Updated Bathrooms
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Adding a new vanity, made of good quality, can turn a small bathroom from drab to dreamy. When it comes to lighting, wall sconces can help brighten up a small space and give it a top-dollar look without breaking the bank.Property Brothers - Buying and Selling15 High-End Finishes That Make Your Home Worth SellingUpdated Bathrooms
PHOTO 15 of 15READ LESS -Adding a new vanity, made of good quality, can turn a small bathroom from drab to dreamy. When it comes to lighting, wall sconces can help brighten up a small space and give it a top-dollar look without breaking the bank.Photo Credit: Darren Goldstein/DSG Photo
