Some interior decor trends are best left undone (Image: Getty Images)
Doing up a is a great way of adding your own stamp to your home, but it could lead to wasted money down the line.
While some cosmetic changes are purely for personal taste, others can help to add to the value of your meaning you could see a better return when it’s time to sell.
On the flip slide, however, some trends never age well – and could inadvertedly be lowering how many offers you get on your property, and how much people are willing to pay.
There are some design trends that “don’t add value at all” or “may even reduce the value of your property”, according to one home expert.
To help you make the right choices, property and construction expert Thomas Goodman from has come up with four projects that you’re better off avoiding.
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Open-plan homes are not as popular as they used to be (Image: Getty)
1. Converting your home to an open-plan living space
Open-plan living spaces were once all the rage in UK houses, but they are no longer the best way to add value to your property.
According to the expert, converting your home into an open-plan design “won’t add much value, if anything” and, in some cases, “it can actually devalue it”.
These layouts can also make it challenging to find privacy, particularly if you have children or pets. Additionally, open-plan layouts can lead to higher noise levels, which could be another deterrent for prospective buyers.
As Thomas explained: “This can be a turn-off for potential buyers, who may prefer separate rooms for different activities.”
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A beige colour palette is more attractive to potential buyers than white (Image: Getty Images)
2. Painting the home in white
Opting for an all-white paint scheme in your home may initially seem like a great idea as it brightens up the space and creates a clean, fresh look.
But painting your home entirely white “won’t add value to your home” and could even “reduce the value” if the colour doesn’t appeal to potential buyers.
Some buyers may prefer a more traditional colour palette, such as beige or brown, which could make a big difference in how they perceive the space.
Bedrooms are more valuable when they are not full of fitted furniture (Image: Getty Images)
Wallpaper can have a very limited, personal appeal (Image: Getty)
3. Creating a walk-in wardrobe
Transforming a spare room into a fitted walk-in wardrobe may sound like a dream come true for you, but it’s not the same for everyone.
Many potential buyers would rather keep the room as a blank canvas, allowing them to use the space for whatever suits their needs, rather than being restricted by the built-in wardrobe.
Walk-in wardrobes can also be quite costly to install, and chances are “you won’t make that value back” when it comes time to sell.
Additionally, walk-in wardrobes take up a significant amount of space, which could be better utilised for other purposes. This can be “a real turn-off for buyers” who may see the lack of flexibility as a downside.
4. Adding expensive wallpaper
To some, adding expensive wallpaper to your home may make your home look more appealing and, therefore, increase its value. However, Thomas argues that adding expensive wallpaper, unfortunately, “won’t add value to the home”.
He explained: “For starters, wallpaper is often chosen for its personal appeal, and while it may seem appealing to you, it may not be to the taste of everyone.
“Expensive wallpaper will also be subject to what is trending. This means that it could become outdated very quickly. If your wallpaper is no longer in style, this could even reduce the value of your property.”
Wallpaper is also quite difficult to remove. This can make it costly to remove or change in the future, and, for this reason, “potential buyers may be put off” as they won’t want to put in extra effort to take off the wallpaper.