高级英语对话 第 444 课：内部装饰-3

A: What do people usually do to improve the interior of their houses before they sell them?
B: Your house looks very nice on the inside, but a fresh coat of paint always helps brighten a home's interior.
A: I get confused when trying to pick out colors that other people might like.
B: Lighter neutral colors are usually best. They make rooms appear larger.
A: The painting suggestion is a good one, but after that, what improvement will add value to my home?
B: Your interior should have only the most basic of furniture. Either store or get rid of any extra clutter.
A: What about replacing the floor covering?
B: I know that your carpeting is not brand new, but with a good steam cleaning, I think that it will look great.
A: Is there anything that I can do to the bathrooms and kitchen that wouldn't cost too much?
B: New curtains or blinds do not cost that much and brighten up any room.