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Type of Property
3 Bed 1979 terraced property within commuting distance of London

Brief by Landlord
A complete refresh of the internal decoration to a more modern style and colour scheme was required after a long term tenancy. The landlord was experiencing some difficulty in attracting the right tenant.

Type of Tenant to attract
Young professionals or a small family

Recommendations by Chrysalis Home Styling
Working through the Top Eight Tips to Sell or Rent:
First Impression
The front entrance and forecourt area cleaned and tidied along with the back garden.

Clutter Free
This was achieved once the old tenant had moved out as all the clutter of the old tenant’s possessions were removed. Previously this was providing a negative image for prospective viewers.

Emphasise positive features
This was achieved through the refresh of the decoration which added light and emphasised the high ceilings throughout. Once the shelving and rails had been removed in the bedrooms, the true potential of the property being marketed for rental as a 3 bed property was realised.

Colour and Lighten Up
The property was painted with Natural Calico to all walls, ceilings were painted in Brilliant White and all woodwork was finished off in White Satinwood. This enhanced the natural light of the main living areas and created an air of spaciousness.

Appeal of the Home
The change in colour scheme was highlighted by adding new curtains, blinds and light fittings to all rooms. This created an ‘At home’ lifestyle appeal for a prospective tenant

Clean, Repair and Freshen
All utility areas were thoroughly cleaned and sanitised to add that fresh ‘new home’ appeal. The Georgian windows were cleaned and repaired where defective.

Modernising
The home required some updating to the interior and this was achieved by replacing old style doors with modern moulded ones which were painted in white satinwood to compliment the refreshed woodwork. All the brass door furniture was replace with aluminium fittings. New light fittings and spotlights were added to enhance the updated image.

Lifestyle Image
The image was completed by removing the old carpet that was dark blue and replacing it with a more neutral light brown to ensure durability and portray high quality. All existing appliances were safety checked and smoke alarms fitted in both the lounge and hallway for completion of the image and lifestyle.

Conclusion
The home was let to a new tenant with a young family within a week of being re-marketed in the new style.

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Testimonials

The recommendations were provided quickly and a comprehensive overall quote was provided itemising all the costs to be considered. This helped with budgeting for the work. The service included some research on local trade quotes which saved me a lot of time. The job was completed within schedule and a new tenant secured in less than a week of being re-marketed.
Landlord in London

Chrysalis Home Styling provided advice on making a decision about colour schemes for a small living area. Without this advice we could have made a costly mistake choosing a colour scheme that would not have emphasised the best features of our main living area. Although the advice seemed like common sense we were most impressed with the quick response to our request and the consultation fee was a small price to pay to avoid a costly mistake that we would have to live with every day.
Southampton Client

I needed help to decide on some additional and replacement furniture to update a old lifestyle. I had a lot of pine furniture that looked good in a previous home. CHS provided ideas and recommendations to update the furniture and re-arrange the interior to suit my new lifestyle. This advice was well worth taking and I am delighted with my easier lifestyle and modernised interior.
Warsash Client