{"id":5740,"date":"2023-01-11T09:30:16","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T16:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/?p=5740"},"modified":"2023-01-09T16:42:02","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T23:42:02","slug":"8-tips-for-designing-a-low-maintenance-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/8-tips-for-designing-a-low-maintenance-home","title":{"rendered":"8 Tips for Designing a Low Maintenance Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Having a big and beautiful property\nis a dream that many people have. However, few people stop to consider the\nupkeep required for that dream to become a reality. Smaller properties or homes\nwith a simplified design can be just as gorgeous!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many benefits to living in a low-maintenance home, including spending less time and money on the property. Whether you are looking to \u00a0invest in a house or a condo<\/a>, consider these eight tips for designing a low-maintenance home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1.     \nSelect a neutral color palette and tones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the fashion of keeping it simplistic, it may be wise to choose\na neutral color palette. A one-color paint job will obviously cost less and save\nyou precious time in the long run, as it is a low-maintenance option. Use\ndecorative accents to add pops of color in the room without having to repaint\nthe walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.     \nOpt for artificial turf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lately, many people are choosing artificial turf rather than natural grass for their gardens. There are many reasons why this is a good option. One of them \u2013 it\u2019s fairly easy to maintain, as opposed to natural grass turf. Artificial turf can look just like the real one and it doesn\u2019t even require watering! A thing to keep in mind, though, is that they are not cheap. If you are a newbie to this sort of thing, it\u2019s best to read about it and explore different options<\/a> before making a decision on the best artificial turf for your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.     \nChoose surfaces that are easy to clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever thought about replacing painted walls with wallpapers? Wallpapers are a great option to keep in mind when designing a low-maintenance home, as they are simple to clean.\u00a0 Additionally, think of hard surfaces such as countertops. For example, although natural stone countertops are beautiful, they are more prone to staining and discoloration.\u00a0 Materials such as quartz, Corian, or granite offer better stain resistance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.     \nAvoid clutter and keep it minimalistic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fewer belongings mean less time commitment for maintenance. With a\nminimalistic and simple home, you can minimize the time you spend on upkeep and\nfocus on other important things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keep exterior maintenance to a minimum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people dream about having a picture-perfect garden, like\nthose we often see in the movies. However, owning a breathtaking garden comes\nwith a price. If your goal is designing a low-maintenance home, you\u2019ll most\nlikely need to forget about having a picturesque exterior and focus on keeping\nit simple. Options like rock and gravel make outdoor upkeep a breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.     \nDownsize if possible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It goes without saying that smaller homes are much easier to clean. Less space means that you will spend a significantly shorter amount of time getting your place in order. There are many other benefits to moving to a smaller house or an apartment. Downsizing will help you avoid having clutter around, as well. Not to mention that living in a smaller place is much more convenient when it comes to money you\u2019ll have to spend. When the right time comes, you can upsize again.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7.     \nGet furniture that is not difficult to clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s best to get furniture in a material that is easy to clean. We\nmight think of ourselves as orderly people, but every once in a while, we might\nspill something over our sofa. It\u2019s only natural. The difference\u2013 getting the\nstains out is much easier when the material is durable. For example, leather is\nperfect for these kinds of situations. Simply take a paper towel and wipe off\nany type of spillage.  Microfiber is also\na nice option as it is typically washable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8.     \nKeep bathroom and kitchen designs simple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t deny the hardships of cleaning your kitchen and bathroom. But when you\u2019re planning your dream kitchen and bathroom design \u2013 keep in mind the practicality of them as well. As much as you\u2019d like to have a beautiful, fancy kitchen with plenty of lights and utensil cabinets, refrain from it. In the long run, having a simplistic design for these rooms is beneficial for you in terms of maintenance. If at some point, you feel like you need more upgrades to your bathroom<\/a>, it\u2019ll be easy to add them on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your home simplistic and easy to clean is a challenge. These\ntips for designing a low-maintenance home will surely help you in this task.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Having a big and beautiful property is a dream that many people have. However, few people stop to consider the upkeep required for that dream to become a reality. Smaller properties or homes with a simplified design can be just as gorgeous! There are many benefits to living in a low-maintenance home, including spending less … Continue reading 8 Tips for Designing a Low Maintenance Home<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[774,25,782],"tags":[661,320,59],"yst_prominent_words":[6966,1081,6597,6968,6963,940,4436,546,6973,6970,3074,6964,6974,6969,6965,1363,1111,6967,6975,6971],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5740"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5740"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5740\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5742,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5740\/revisions\/5742"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5740"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5740"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5740"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=5740"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}