many ways to make the space feel as open as possible while squeezing in extra seating. You are also going to want a potential buyer to feel like they could entertain happily within the living room, so planning how your furniture is going to be staged is important! If you’re short on ideas, or have no idea where to begin, speak to your real estate agent for help with figuring out what to do. Your agent may refer you to a professional staging expert that will work with you to create the perfect living room. USING MIRRORS TO OPEN UP SPACE By strategically placing mirrors, you can make your living room look and feel more open than it really is. Using mirrors to create the illusion of a larger living room works, and is especially helpful if there is a shortage of windows. If you do not have a strong focal point to your living room, such as a structural beamor a fireplace, create one using a largemirror. Strategically place the largemirror straight across fromeither the largest windowor the onlywindow in the room.Themirror will reflect the outside viewand give the impression that the room is larger than it really is, while providing a main focal point to use to your advantage. Once the mirror is in the perfect position, incorporate a few decorations to enhance the mirror as the main focal point in the room. For example, have a tall plant on the side, if possible. Focal points are important in general, as they are the main viewpoint during an open house or viewing. When a buyer walks into the room, the first thing their eyes are drawn to is the focal point in the room, so ensure that you have one and that it is highlighted as much as possible to create a good impression. SMALL-SCALE FURNITURE GOES A LONG WAY Full-size sofas can be very practical when it comes to seating arrangements, and armchairs can be comfortable, but both are also bulky and space-consuming. Small-scale furniture is the way to go when it comes to living room upgrades.
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