Companies have whole departments dedicated to creating just the right look, so you will buy their product. Thousands of pounds, or dollars, are spent on designing packaging that has the right colour, the right typeset, the right ‘look’, so that you will buy anything from a piece of candy to the latest piece of technology. I know; I studied packaging while doing my graphic design diploma. It's big business! And don’t get me started on logos. But, what has that to do with selling houses? A lot! After all, that old saying is true, you really don’t get a second chance to make a great first impression. When it comes to selling a product that could bring in way more than a bar of chocolate. And I
I can hear you now. She is writing about what? Well, let me tell you that one of the most important rooms in the house: the half-bath, guest cloakroom, powder room, or downstairs loo, is sadly often one of the most neglected. For the average guest to lower one's derriere on to the china throne, they will expect, at the very least - cleanliness. But, this tiny throne room could be so much more than just a clean toilet and sink. Apart from the obvious - all china and glass should be thoroughly scrubbed and spotless - what else should the smallest room offer its guests? Mirror: seems obvious, right? But, sometimes even the obvious can be overlooked. It should be placed preferably above the sink