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 spaces; however, they can occasionally be used effectively as accent colors. If in doubt, paint it out. Neutrals are your friend.
FOCUS ON FURNITURE: LESS IS MORE
In staging, you create a visibly inviting space so that the home shopper can envision life in that space. Editing is the key. If the seller’s personal taste and style are showcased while the home is on the market, it may be a distraction. Preparing for moving is part and parcel of selling a home. You might as well pack up taste- specific items at this stage, to enhance the property’s saleability. Depersonalizing the home is a key step. First, however, we must examine 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 free of clutter and look organized. Pruning back unnecessary items can create interest by showcasing space and storage in areas such as closets, attics or basements. Furniture placement is an easy way to highlight unique house features. A grouping of chairs in front of a fireplace will draw attention to it. Avoid pushing furniture close to the walls. Reposition easy chairs into floating group spaces.
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