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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You can update your house doing a few things that aren't too costly.  Don't go too modern in a colonial house- look more for a transitional/fresh approach.  Here are some ideas:
1. Declutter the house
2. Remove formal/fancy window treatments and go with simple panels
3. New lighting fixtures make a world of difference.  Here are are a couple of ideas- http://www.potterybarn.com/products/grace-faceted-pendant/?pkey=cchandeliers&&cchandeliers for a kitchen table and pendant lights for island if you have one: http://www.potterybarn.com/products/pb-classic-schoolhouse-wavy-glass-pendant/?pkey=cpendants&&cpendants
4. Go with a lot of nice neutrals and then highlight with bold colors (no pastels, no jewel tones)
5.  Replace cabinet knobs with something that looks a little less dated
6.  Add a geometric or textured rug to various spaces and also add a few fresh patterned pillows on the sofas.  http://www.potterybarn.com/products/diamond-shibori-print-pillow-cover/?&

[b]Most of this isn't too pricey to do[/b].  Good luck.[/quote]
But it'll be too costly for his/her house to sell when the time comes. [/quote]

Umm, no.  All these suggestions are good advice for when selling home.  Bright paint colors and outdated lighting fixtures don't do sellers any favors.[/quote]

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