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Design Recipes: Tips for using the color of the year Real Estate Transactions: Friday, January 23, 2026 Start the new year with new model homes at Sonders in Fort Collins Economic forecasts show big changes coming for northern Colorado The neighborhood wish list: 3 things to considerWith often a flood of listings hitting the market after the holidays, it is essential for one’s property to show its best and stand out. The winter or post-holiday buyer is motivated, but with warmer spring months not far behind, they will likely only buy if a home is move-in ready.
The winter buyer is often plagued with challenges such as lack of labor or materials for renovations and will want a property that doesn’t signal “worry and work.” For the home seller, a thoughtful marketing approach achieved through value driven, design updates can help your property stand out, photograph beautifully and appeal to buyers looking for comfort as much as value.
Looking for ideas for maximizing the sale of your home this winter? Here are some top tips.
Maximize natural lighting. Remove heavy draperies and blinds. Additionally, clean windows thoroughly, and keep window treatments minimal to allow as much daylight as possible into your home. Create a warm, inviting entry. First impressions matter even more in winter, so add a clean doormat, narrow console, mirrors and soft lighting to make the home feel welcoming from the moment potential buyers arrive. Layer textiles to add a sense of coziness and warmth. Elements such as area rugs, throws and textured pillows instantly help to add visual warmth. Swap in higher wattage bulbs as well as add additional lighting. With winter bringing shorter days, ensure rooms are well lit with a mix of table lamps, floor lamps and overhead lighting to help increase a home’s overall illumination. Keep color palettes light, bright, minimal and cohesive. Soft neutrals, as well as both cool and warm whites, help spaces feel brighter and more expansive, counteracting the darker winter months.Cathy Hobbs is the owner of Cathy Hobbs Design Recipes, a home staging company based in New York City, cathyhobbs.com. She is also the owner of Highland Passive House, a Home Staging + Design Center based in New York’s Hudson Valley, highlandpassivehouse.com. Cathy’s practical, how-to design advice can also be found in her book, “Home Design Recipes.”©2026 TribuneContent Agency, LLC.
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