A recent study revealed the best interior design styles that can add value to your home, with mid-century modern high on the list.
Interior design trends are something real estate agents often advise to stay away from when looking to sell a home. However, a mid-century modern inspired scheme filled with mid-century designer furniture was found to be the style that could add the most value to your home.
Scandi style came second, closely followed by bohemian. Surprisingly, a vintage-inspired scheme has been found to add even less value to the home.
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The interior design style that adds the most value
mid modern century
According to research*, this style can add over £127,000 in value to your property.
Although there is some debate about when it really was the middle of the century, it is generally considered to come from the period between the 1930s and 1960s. It’s loved today for its ergonomic designs – from the Eames lounge chair and Finn Juhl-inspired leather armchairs to classic wood media units in walnut hues.
Wood and glass coffee tables and ceiling lights belong to this beloved design style. All of these elements would look just right at home within a minimalist, maximal design scheme, or somewhere in between.
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If you’re looking to bring a mid-century feel to your home, Holly Gannon, Design Director, Milc Interiors recommends buying and renovating vintage or previously loved items.
She adds that when reupholstering, aim to choose a fabric that connects to another piece within the space. This, she says, “will give a sense of flow and belonging”.
For modern interiors, try on-trend boucle fabric. Or for a more traditional finish, we recommend a William Morris fabric that has an abundance of color that can be paired with just about any color scheme, Holly adds.
Scandinavian
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The enduring appeal of Scandi interiors is reflected in the fact that it is the second best style to add value to your home. The study found that Scandinavian design can add £111,000 to your home.
This interior style is dominated by crisp white walls, wooden floors and modern furniture. If you’re looking for some inspiration to achieve this look in your home, H&M Home has some great neutral décor items that work as beautiful finishing touches.
Ancient
Although vintage-inspired interiors add less value to a home, they can still help add just over £7,000 to the average home.
However, if you’re a vintage junkie dedicated to spending Saturdays thrifting and browsing eBay, we might suggest looking for a few mid-century modern purchases.
* Provided by OnlineMoneyAdvisor.co.uk