Design evolves and tastes change, but certain home features remain constant from one decade or even century to the next. If you’ve ever toured wine country real estate, you might have been struck by how certain, and similar, interior styles were employed by the homeowners.
Incorporating timeless décor and furniture is a terrific way to make a home more inviting and attractive to family, guests, and property buyers. If you’re looking for ways to enhance your home’s appeal before putting it on the Napa real estate market, the wine country real estate agents at St. Helena Real Estate can help you choose upgrades or changes that help it stand out from other properties.
Very few architectural styles or decorating elements achieve timelessness. When buying a property or upgrading your existing home, experts suggest focusing on these five areas ranging from indoor and outdoor living spaces to kitchens, bathrooms, and curb appeal.
Plaster has been revered as a wall coating for centuries. You can find it in pharaoh tombs, ancient Roman ruins, and the crushed marble and lime version that originated during the Renaissance. When less expensive drywall was introduced in the 1940s, plaster was reserved for more luxurious homes. Today, it has made a comeback and is prized for its beauty and durability.
Their clean and classic lines make Shaker cabinets an ideal choice for a wide range of kitchen styles, from traditional to cottage and contemporary. And even though the style was born centuries ago, these timeless beauties are guaranteed to always be in fashion.
Along with tiled-in bathtubs, clawfoot tubs are a design classic that help define the use and look of any bathroom where they’re installed. Their popularity waned in the 1930s when cheaper models were introduced, but they continue to be big draws for home buyers, with one industry survey showing they can significantly boost a home’s selling price.
A home’s curb appeal can make or break a deal before potential buyers exit their vehicle. Improve your home’s appeal by installing classic black-framed windows. Many people believe they’re a new design concept, but these clean and simple windows date back to the 19th century. No matter your home’s décor, black window frames will always be an elegant addition.
Rattan’s classic woven texture is instantly recognizable, highly sophisticated, and ensured to be a timeless and on-trend look for years to come. Naturally waterproof and fade-resistant, rattan’s also lightweight and flexible, making it ideal for weaving garden and patio furniture that can be left outdoors all year long.
Want to learn about more timeless features that can help get your home ready to be listed on the wine country real estate market? Contact one of the real estate agents at St. Helena Real Estate today!
