An effective way to achieve this is to paint all rooms neutral. A wide range of neutrals is available, from soft grays to warm beiges. Painting the interior gives newness and freshness, making the home appear more spacious. Using the same color in visibly adjacent rooms provides the house with a seamless look and uninterrupted flow. Changing your window coverings to match the walls can also create an illusion of more space. Dark or bold wall colors can dampen interest in a home if used in large rooms; however, they can occasionally be used effectively as accent colors.
FOCUS ON FURNITURE: N FURNITURE:LESS IS MORE
A visibly inviting space is created in staging so the home shopper can envision or imagine life there. Minimization is the key. If the seller’s taste and style are showcased while the home is on the market, it may be a sale distraction. Preparing for moving is part and parcel of selling a house; it might as well be done at this stage to enhance the property’s marketability. Shortly, we will examine depersonalizing the home, a critical step. First, however, we must read the concept of creating space by minimizing furniture. Buyers are attracted to homes flooded with light and roominess. They are equally put off by cramped homes filled with unnavigable spaces. Home shoppers want to walk through a house without obstacles in the way. Space and storage are high on the list of buyers’ desires, so every area of the home should feel spacious. Remove all unnecessary furniture from living spaces. Store it while the home is marketed. Closets, pantries, and storage rooms must be clutter-free and look organized. Pruning back
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