Cottage Home in Edgewater Goes Classy
...and Gets Sold!

Sam and Amy owned a cottage home in Edgewater, located just west of Denver. Edgewater is a quaint community recently discovered by young couples who want the excitement and convenience of urban living without the price tag.



Although Sam and Amy loved their little house, what they really wanted was to move to the country. And they were willing to live with relatives for awhile so they could save some money.

Amy, an artist, thrives on color and painted every room in their home a different one. It was charming, and perfect for them. But to make it more marketable (so that any buyer who walked through the door would love it) they needed to paint the walls a neutral tan color.

Amy and Sam were motivated to get the highest price they could for their cottage home, so they bought the paint and went to work.

Living Room Before

What Happened in this Room?

• Walls were painted Sherwin Williams Lightweight Beige

• Love seat and chair switched places to put the largest piece on the biggest wall, the one that's visible when you first enter the room (more on this in arranging furniture )
  
  
• Alot of extra stuff was moved out, including the TV. If you want to sell a small home like this cottage, you have to make it look big!

• Now the buyer can see what they're buying, a spacious room with pretty windows and gleaming wood floors

Kitchen Before

What Happened in this Room?

• Walls, which were previously peacock blue, were primed and painted the same tan color as the rest of the house

• All extra kitchen stuff was moved out

• A few small plants show off the nook shelves and add freshness

• Red placemat and terracotta pitcher continue the accent color used throughout the house and provide interest in this small kitchen

What Happened in this Room?

• To help the buyer see the possibilities in this tiny space, they had to do some serious packing

• Only the computer and a few items are left on the desk

• Book shelf is artfully arranged

• One red candle continues the color scheme

Bedroom Before

What Happened in this Room?

• The wall behind the bed, which was previously bright red, was primed and painted same as the rest of the house

• A large framed mirror serves as a unique headboard

• Small end table becomes a night stand

• Lamp with a red shade adds interest

• Red throw pillows and blanket folded at the foot of the bed provide the color

The Outcome?

Sam and Amy were on a budget and couldn't afford to spend a lot of money staging their cottage home. And, they didn't have to. Fresh neutral paint provided the backdrop. Cleaning, sorting and packing allowed them to open up the space. Artful arrangement did the rest.

Sam and Amy are now happily house-sitting for a year and saving their money for that dream home in the country.

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