Real staging pros should make you feel confident about the quality of their work. If you have any negative internal reaction during your initial consultation, run in the other direction and find someone you can trust.
DIY TIPS
If you choose to stage yourself, the Internet as a whole — and Pinterest in particular — has become a great online resource for creative projects. If you find out that you have enough furniture but just need to embellish a bit more, here are some ideas: • Brighten it up. Do you have a “sad” paint color in any or all of rooms? Is the house monochromatic? Consider repainting rooms according to their purpose, such as using soft neutrals, like mild yellows or creams that set off a glow when the sun shines in the dining room. Add an accent wall in the living room by choosing a complementary color such as a calming sage green or a deep red against taupe walls. Whatever you do, make the home welcoming through appropriate color. • Re-dress windows and sofas. Updating the window coverings to complement the paint color and re-covering or purchasing new accent pillows that pop can create a quick upgrade to your flip. Also, be sure to update your bathroom collection with clean, bright towels and bathmats. • Bring it to life. Consider strategically adding a fresh plant or vase of flowers to the different rooms throughout the home. The keyword to keep in mind is strategically. This does not mean adding a floor plant in every corner and putting a vase of flowers on every surface. Also, be careful to avoid flowers with heavy pollen, such as lilies, to 138
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