Our in-house Interior Design & Staging Consultant, Pleasants Higgs, compiled her top tips to cozy up your space when the weather cools off. Check out these tips straight from our very own design pro, using some of our favorite MCKRE listings as examples!
1. BRING THE OUTSIDE IN.
As the weather gets colder, you'll need to find a warm place for some of your outdoor plants. Green plants aren't just for summer decor – don't be afraid to incorporate them into your fall look by blending those greens with warm browns (woods, leathers) to add depth to a neutral palette.
1811 Front Street Beaufort, NC
2. TEXTURE TIME
Cozy up your space with a warm statement wall, like this whitewashed wood paneling.
3. LAYER, LAYER, LAYER.
Chunky throws and layered pieces create a plush look and add dimension to the piece of furniture that serves as the focal point of the room – the bed!
4103 Sound Drive Morehead City, NC
4. SOFTEN THE LIGHTING.
Warming up a room can be as simple as replacing the light bulbs in your lamps from a cooler LED bulb to a warm white.
5. DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK.
Often, we think that small spaces require lighter paint colors, but a dark nook can be made into a statement area with a bold, dramatic coat of paint. Here are Pleasants' top paint color recs:
GREEN SMOKE Farrow & Ball
TAR Farrow & Ball
INCHRYA BLUE Farrow & Ball
2711 Evans Street Morehead City, NC
6. BRING IN NEUTRAL + NATURAL TOUCHES.
Warm-toned pieces of decor, like woven baskets, rattan side tables, bamboo shades or dried fronds, can warm up your space instantly. Take this living room for example: a stark white and blue space was instantly cozied up by bringing in natural accents.
205 Channel Bay Drive Atlantic Beach, NC
At MCKRE, we believe in creating custom pre-listing plans for each property, including Pleasants' meticulous care and strategy at your property's photoshoot. Our pre-listing and marketing teams facilitate a seamless process, preparing your home for the market and creating original content that attracts the best buyers quickly.