Having an in-ground terrarium where a pool should be might sound like the worst exterior feature ever encountered by HGTV's Houses That Won't Sell, but the oddities they pointed out That's not all. But inside another home, Lindsey Davis pointed out other unacceptable features. “I've seen carpet on every wall, including the ceiling,” she said in an interview with House Beautiful. “Actually, just last week I had a woman put carpet on the ceiling. I said, 'Why?' And she said, 'Oh, because you could see the old beams from when it was built. (It was in the basement), so I thought it would be more aesthetically pleasing.'' It had rainbow-colored carpet, so she thought someone might use it as a nursery. ”
Most potential buyers prefer hardwood floors, so carpeting tends to be avoided, especially if it covers an entire room. Carpets in children's rooms and playrooms require special attention, as stains from spilled paint and juices can be difficult to remove. Most people hate carpet because it feels like a surface that can't be thoroughly cleaned. Therefore, carpeting the walls, ceiling, and floor is a surefire way to turn away buyers. In the same interview, Lam mentioned bathroom carpeting as a feature that often has to be removed from homes being renovated. Bathroom carpets can stay damp for long periods of time, increasing the chance of mold growth. For the best resale value, it's best to avoid carpet and stick to hard floors like wood, vinyl, or tile.
