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Declutter for a Clean, Open Space
Decluttering is the first step in staging your home. You want buyers to be able to envision themselves in the space, so you need to remove personal items, extra furniture, and any unnecessary decor. A clean space feels larger, more inviting, and easier to navigate.
- Highlight Key Features with Lighting
Lighting can totally give a room a complete makeover. It's widely accepted that using natural and artificial lighting brightens up the space and highlights the best of its features. Place table lamps or install pendant lights to create a cozy, inviting atmosphere in key areas of your living or dining room.
- Neutralize Color Palettes
Bold colors may be quite upsetting to some buyers, but neutrality can be a selling point for your house. Soft grays, whites, and beiges add a lot of character by building a blank canvas so prospective buyers can really set an image of the environment. Neutral colors are a perfect way to help smaller areas feel larger.
- Maximize Curb Appeal
The outside of your home will be the first thing people see. Improve curb appeal by keeping your lawn well-manicured, bushy shrubs trimmed down, and add some flowers or potted plants by the front door.
- Create Cozy, Functional Spaces
Show buyers how they can use each room by giving them functionality and aesthetic beauty. For example, empty nooks should be dressed up into reading nooks and empty rooms need to be converted into places that could be used as home workplaces.
- Defining Rooms With Furniture
The key to making a home feel spacious and functional is proper furniture arrangement. Avoid overcrowding rooms with too many pieces. A well-staged room should allow buyers to see the purpose of each area while leaving room to move comfortably.
- Neutralize Odors and Freshen Up the Scents
Pleasing, neutral fragrances can help leave a long-lasting good impression in the minds of visitors. Think of light, fresh fragrances such as citrus or lavender, but do not use scents that may feel too overpowering and unreal.
- Add Mirrors for Light and Space
Mirrors are great for creating the illusion of a larger and brighter room. Place the mirrors opposite the window so that they can reflect natural light into the room, giving it an open feeling. Mirrors also draw attention to architectural features and create visual interest.
- Stage the Kitchen and Bathrooms for Maximum Impact
The kitchen and bathrooms can be major selling points or deal-breakers. These rooms need to be spotless and in order. Consider staging the bathroom with fresh towels and a pretty soap collection. The kitchen should be staged by setting a pretty table to give them that sense of luxury and welcome.
- Invest in Home Staging Services
While it is possible to stage a house on your own, hiring a certified professional guarantees the highest possible presentation of your home. Certified real estate stagers know what will work in today's market and strategically place furniture, artwork, and decor to attract the right buyers.
Let us help you set your property apart in today's competitive market with a consultation today and start the staging process!
