Five interior design tweaks to boost your home value by £15,000 'without a big spend'

Clean, bright rooms

Painting the walls can give an instant uplift to your house. Choosing the right colour – and the right walls to paint – can add value to your home and help you sell it more quickly.

Warm tones make a house feel homely and cosy, whereas paler colours can make a small room feel more spacious.

Bright or dynamic tones might be perfect when you’re decorating your own ideal room, but they can be off-putting for a prospective buyer: you might be better off touching up any controversial decorating decisions with some neutrals ready for when viewers come around.

Greys, pale golds and pale sages are a way of bringing colour and sophistication into a home whilst remaining neutral.

According to property expert Jonathan Rolande, the founder of House Buy Fast, this can help boost the value of a property by up to £5,000.

Maximise space

You can’t change the square footage of your rooms, but you can make them feel bigger by maximising space and having plenty of good storage options. Selecting and placing furniture can go a long way in making a room look bigger.

Storage can never be underestimated, particularly as we tend to have more possessions than space these days. Combine furniture with storage options or look to use vital space, such as under the stairs, to maximise floor space.

The potential value it can add to the property is up to £3,000.

Invest in your kitchen

The kitchen is the best area to focus on if you are going to spend money on your home. Even minor upgrades can make a big difference since a tired-looking kitchen can make a prospective buyer think they will need to spend thousands to get it looking good.

Make sure cupboard doors are clean and fix any knobs or wonky hinges. Worktops should be clean and tidy, ensure fittings like taps are replaced if needed, and utilise your shelves or units for utensils to make surfaces look smarter.

The value it can add is up to £5,000.

Bathroom on a budget

Upgrading the bathroom is second only to investing in your kitchen if you want to add value to your home without a big spend. Bathrooms will also benefit from removing the limescale and mould which can quickly build up, so make your first step a deep clean. You can try an anti-mould grout-reviving pen on any stubborn patches.

Bathrooms are usually smaller spaces, so storage is key. Updating vanity units and smartening up with accessories including fluffy, new towels and a matching shower curtain can brighten up a room.

And take note, no one wants to look at an old loo, so if yours is looking tired, replace it. The value it can add is up to £2,000.

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Lighting is key

A well-lit home shows off the selling points of the house and can make it feel like a warm and inviting place. If your home seems dark and cramped, it won’t be a place people want to be.

Relying on a single overhead light can make a room feel dated and small. Instead, try layering lights including table and wall lamps which illuminate the whole space. The light fittings themselves can be a feature that catches the eye and can draw attention away from less inviting spots.

You can also maximise the light with mirrors and pale walls, which is particularly useful if you don’t have a lot of natural light in a certain room. The value it can add is up to £3,000.