Elisa"
Well.
Do you like what I design?
See, early on, I decided that I would only purchase properties and put together spaces that I myself would live in. Even though I've sold more than a few, I do not consider myself a person who flips houses. I think of myself as an architect with an ever expanding playground. I believe that decoration never trumps good design which, to me, means functional spaces that communicate a language woven together by a set of principles. Those principles are defined by things like budget, community, and purpose.
That's how I approach every project. I do not design based on what I believe will be most marketable. Still, there have been a few ideas that I've wanted to experiment with but have not, because I know that they will certainly hinder the resale of particular properties. So I'm saving them for when I find the right spaces.
The fact that I've had some type of success, supports my suspicion that most people would rather eat concrete than live in a decorated or staged home. While not everyone will always agree on every specific design decision, I think it's easy for most people to choose thoughtful aesthetics.
It's almost like they're starving for them.
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5 comments:
very interestingly said, love the first paragraph of your "answer", makes complete sense! Janell
interesting....I think I agree, I would rather buy a well designed space and decorate myself...Ive fallen trap to the "staged" home, once I moved in, it wasnt functional:(
Steven Anthony
http://manndish.blogspot.com/
Makes a lot of sense. I'll be thinking about this all throughout our improvements on our house.. We don't plan on selling for like 10 years though, but this is not our forever home.
All these hgtv shows about "staging" houses to sell is full of it, then. Geez.
This is really interesting. We are on house #3, and I've gone with the same logic. I go with things I would like to live with and, whether it's my home or a rental. Since I tend to lean towards more traditional/classic design, I think it will be safe. And, if it's something I think could be a turnoff, I avoid it.
However, I don't feel like I have much room to say whether it's successful, because we have yet to sell a home. Only live in them and rent. So, I'm happy to hear you say it too, since you are so experienced in this. Thanks for the post.
Kim, that makes sense to me!
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