15 High-End Finishes That Make Your Home Worth Selling

This small decorative touch instantly shows homebuyers the potential of the space they may be buying, and automatically draws the eye with its rich finishes and interesting details.

A couple of well-selected paintings or prints create more of a calm and artistic flow than a television, helping prospective buyers to really envision themselves in the space.

Toss cushions help define any space and add a pretty burst of colour. Just make sure yours are fully fluffed and work with the flow of the room; no second-hand beaters allowed.

Coffee tables need to be sturdy but functional. And in terms of decorating them, fresh flowers, a few neutral books and a couple of candles go a long way. As they say, sometimes less is more.

An island opens up the kitchen, gives you more prep space and adds automatic seating to a room. Even if you only have room for a unit on wheels, islands are a high-end feature coveted by most buyers these days.

Unique finishes and unexpected textures, like the barn-board finish on the bottom of this kitchen island, surprise buyers and add instant personality to a space.

It’s almost guaranteed that this is the only house on the block with such a unique, custom backsplash. Even better? The golds on the tiling tie into the gold flecks on the countertops, creating a purposeful and rich-looking space.

Everyone wants more storage, it’s a fact of life. Therefore, adding custom cabinets that fit your space and allow ample storage opportunities is an instant win. Bonus points for interior organizers and extra shelves, too.

When people invest so much money in a house, odds are they’ll be entertaining in it. Adding a small serving nook for coffee or drinks is a bonus addition that just feels luxurious and elegant.

Updated appliances are expected when buyers are looking for a new home, but adding in a luxurious range is the difference between selling a regular old kitchen and a gourmet kitchen. And that, as the Brothers say, is what attracts top dollars.

Reclaimed wood is pretty and stylish, and when added to a kitchen like this it feels rich and expensive. It’s unlikely buyers will find a finish like this elsewhere on the block either, making this a truly standout space.

Along the back wall of the kitchen sits a small desk nook, which adds even more function to the room without compromising any of the design. Unexpected uses of space like this are guaranteed to impress buyers.

An eat-in kitchen doesn’t have to be large to be functional; a small circular table and a couple of well-placed chairs or a bench go a long way to showcasing a space’s potential.

Heated floors in a bathroom, mudroom or basement adds an instant, high-end finish that’s guaranteed to get the attention of prospective buyers, especially since it’s something they typically wouldn’t install themselves.

Adding a new vanity, made of good quality, can turn a small bathroom from drab to dreamy. When it comes to lighting, wall sconces can help brighten up a small space and give it a top-dollar look without breaking the bank.